Use SFTP To Connect To WordPress Optimized Template

Posted on March 25, 2020 by David Singer
Category: Series, Tutorials | Tags: Encryption, File Transfer, Filezilla, FTP, Login, Quick Connect, Self Signed Certificate, SFTP, SSH, SSH File Transfer Protocol, SSL, Transfer, Unknown Host Key, WordPress

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In this article, we will be reviewing how to connect to your WordPress Optimized Template using SFTP as the connection medium.

SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is the most secure way to upload files to your WordPress Optimized Template site. This article is intended specifically for connecting to a WordPress Optimized Template site using the free, cross-platform FTP client FileZilla, but the connection details should apply to any FTP client.

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Please note that this article is considered legacy documentation for an older account management system. The information, however, is current.

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Securing Your CMS Admin Login

Posted on August 22, 2019 by David Singer | Updated: April 24, 2020
Category: Getting Started, Technical Support, Tutorials | Tags: Drupal, Joomla, Login, Magento, Security, WordPress

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Why should I change my admin URL?

Most Content Management Systems (CMS’s) have a unique identifying login URL. For example, WordPress uses

domain.com/wp-admin.php
domain.com/wp-login.php

for your admin login page. Because of this, hackers assume that is your login and can try to use this info, as well as the default username of admin. If you do not modify either of these, your potential risk for being hacked goes up exponentially. It is important that you select an administrative username that is unique to you or your business and create a secure password.
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Troubleshooting: Server Connection Errors

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Mark Cunningham | Updated: February 14, 2020
Category: Common Fixes | Tags: Authentication, Connection Issues, CSF, denied, Firewall, forbidden, Insecure, Login, Ports, site, SSL, Timeout, Unauthorized, VPS

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen connecting to a server, many aspects can cause your connection to not complete correctly. Here are some aspects to check before jumping to conclusions. Continue reading “Troubleshooting: Server Connection Errors” →

How to Login to the Cloud Sites control panel

Posted on January 17, 2017 by David Singer | Updated: April 24, 2020
Category: Billing + Manage, Getting Started | Tags: Account Management, Cloud Sites, Login

Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor Cloud Sites customers, new and old, logging into your Cloud Sites control panel is likely one of the first things you’ll want to know how to do. Using the control panel you can leverage the power of the Cloud Sites platform in a simple-to-use interface. Continue reading “How to Login to the Cloud Sites control panel” →

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