WordPress Set-up Guide

If you are setting up a new WordPress website, migrating an existing one, or adding additional domains, you need to configure your domain's DNS to point to your WordPress instance. This article will guide you through the setup process and share some best practices.

1. Setting up a New WordPress Site

1. To set up your WordPress site, you must have purchased the WordPress hosting feature under the Sites tab. Once this is done, you can get started by clicking the "+ Create WordPress" button.

2. Fill in the Site and User details

3. Wait for 10-15 minutes till the installation is complete

4. After the installation is complete, you will have access to the following:

- The WordPress Dashboard

- Access your site and admin portal

- Manage additional domains and the primary domain

- Import an existing WordPress site using the All-in-One WP Migration plugin

- Refresh the cache for your WordPress site

2. User Management

Here you can manage all users for the site.

3. Backup & Restore

Here you will see the backups for the last three days

Backups happen daily at 05:00 AM CST

4. Advanced Settings

You will be able to manage SFTP Access and Communication Settings here. More information can be found in the article titled “How to Use SFTP to Connect to Your WordPress Site”.

Adding an Additional Domain

Once your site is ready to publish, you can connect your domain to the WordPress site.

Please follow the article titled “How To Point A Domain or Sub-Domain To WordPress” for instructions on connecting and pointing your domain with the WordPress site.