WordPress Management

Install, manage, and secure WordPress sites directly from WisPanel without using WP-CLI.

Installing WordPress

One-Click Installation:

1. Click Install WordPress
2. Select domain/subdomain
3. Choose installation path (root or subfolder)
4. Configure:
   • Site title
   • Admin username
   • Admin password
   • Admin email
5. Database settings:
   • Auto-create database (recommended)
   • Or select existing database
6. Click Install
7. Installation completes in 1-2 minutes
8. Access WordPress admin at /wp-admin

Auto-Login

1. Right-click WordPress installation
2. Click Auto-Login to WordPress
3. You're instantly logged in as admin
4. No password needed
5. Useful for quick access

Plugin & Theme Management

Install Plugins:

1. Open WordPress admin
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
3. Search and install directly
4. Activate plugin
5. No WP-CLI required

Manage Themes:

1. WordPress admin > Appearance > Themes
2. Install, activate, delete themes
3. Upload custom themes
4. Change theme appearance

Cloning WordPress Sites

1. Select WordPress installation
2. Click Clone
3. Choose destination domain/folder
4. Configure clone:
   • Database name (auto-created)
   • Admin credentials
   • Site URL update
5. Click Clone
6. Full copy completed in seconds
7. All files and database cloned
8. URLs automatically updated

Security Hardening

File Permissions:

1. WisPanel auto-sets correct permissions
2. wp-config.php: 644
3. wp-admin/: 755
4. wp-content/uploads/: 755

Security Recommendations:

• Use strong admin password (20+ characters)
• Limit login attempts (using plugins)
• Keep WordPress updated
• Remove unused plugins/themes
• Regular backups before updates

WordPress Cache

1. Enable Caching in domain settings
2. FastCGI Cache reduces server load
3. Excludes admin pages automatically
4. Excludes logged-in users
5. Suitable for most WordPress sites

Maintenance

Database Optimization:

1. Use phpMyAdmin from database panel
2. Regular cleanup of post revisions
3. Remove spam comments
4. Optimize tables monthly

File Backup:

1. Before major updates
2. Use backup feature in System menu
3. Test restore procedure
4. Keep backups off-server when possible

Troubleshooting

White screen of death:

• Check PHP version compatibility
• Check PHP memory limit
• Check error logs
• Disable plugins one by one

Database connection errors:

• Verify database exists
• Check user credentials
• Restart MySQL service
• Check database size quota

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