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Cloud Sites Guide

Master Liquid Web's Cloud Sites. This guide covers control panel access, file management, database setup, and enabling backups for your scalable apps.

Cloud Sites is a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution that delivers the power of scalable cloud hosting without the complexity of server management. Unlike traditional VPS hosting, Cloud Sites automatically handles the underlying infrastructure, OS patching, and load balancing, allowing you to focus entirely on your code and content.

Whether you are running a high-traffic WordPress blog on Linux or a complex .NET application on Windows, the Cloud Sites Control Panel provides a unified interface to manage it all. This guide serves as your central hub for mastering the platform, from launching your first site to configuring enterprise-grade database solutions.


Cloud Sites Articles

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Explore these resources to configure your Cloud Sites account, manage your databases, and protect your data with backups.

  • Accessing phpMyAdmin in Cloud Sites

    Learn how to access phpMyAdmin in Cloud Sites. Follow this guide to log in, manage your MySQL databases, and troubleshoot connection issues.

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  • Activate Cloud Sites Backups

    Cloud Sites simplifies backup solutions for sites and databases. Choose your backup plan, enable it for sites and databases, and schedule backup runs in a few steps. After adding your plan, enable backups for each site individually for enhanced data protection.

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  • ASP.NET and IIS in Cloud Sites

    Manage Windows hosting on Cloud Sites. Learn to configure ASP.NET apps, use IIS URL rewrites, and deploy code without managing a server.

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  • Cloud Sites Account Management

    This section serves as your comprehensive guide to navigating and utilizing the powerful features of your Cloud Sites Control Panel.

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  • Cloud Sites Backup and Restore

    Cloud Sites does not backup data by default. Learn how to enable backups, manage plans, and restore files or FTP snapshots to protect your site.

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  • Cloud Sites Control Panel Overview

    Learn to navigate the Cloud Sites Control Panel. Manage websites, databases, FTP, client accounts, and monitor resource usage in one interface.

    Read more: Cloud Sites Control Panel Overview
  • Cloud Sites Usage

    Monitor Cloud Sites resource usage. Guides for checking bandwidth, understanding compute cycles, and enabling email alerts to avoid overages.

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  • Database Management in Cloud Sites

    Manage Cloud Sites databases easily. Learn to create MySQL and MSSQL databases, assign users, and set permissions directly in your control panel.

    Read more: Database Management in Cloud Sites
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