--- title: "Cloud Sites Guide" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/" description: "Master Liquid Web's Cloud Sites. This guide covers control panel access, file management, database setup, and enabling backups for your scalable apps." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-01" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Cloud Sites Guide **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 96 results Explore these resources to configure your Cloud Sites account, manage your databases, and protect your data with backups. - ## [Activate Cloud Sites Backups](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/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. [Read more: Activate Cloud Sites Backups](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/activate-cloud-sites-backups/) - ## [Adjust Cloud Sites Backup Plans](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/backup-and-restore/adjust-cloud-sites-backup-plans/) You can change your backup plan at any time from your Cloud Sites control panel. With just a few clicks you can increase or decrease the number of sites in your plan. This tutorial walks you through the process of changing your current backup plan. [Read more: Adjust Cloud Sites Backup Plans](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/backup-and-restore/adjust-cloud-sites-backup-plans/) - ## [ASP.NET and IIS in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/asp-net-and-iis/) Manage Windows hosting on Cloud Sites. Learn to configure ASP.NET apps, use IIS URL rewrites, and deploy code without managing a server. [Read more: ASP.NET and IIS in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/asp-net-and-iis/) - ## [ASP.NET Binary Deployment on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/asp-net-and-iis/asp-net-binary-deployment-on-cloud-sites/) This article describes how to bin-deploy an assembly. It’s common to use a third-party assembly to add features that aren’t found within the .NET framework. Learn about binary deployment with ASP.NET on Cloud Sites. [Read more: ASP.NET Binary Deployment on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/asp-net-and-iis/asp-net-binary-deployment-on-cloud-sites/) - ## [Assign Read-Only Permission for a Database User in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/assign-read-only-permission-for-a-database-user-in-cloud-sites/) Limit user access and secure your Cloud Sites data. Learn how to easily assign read-only permissions for your MSSQL and MariaDB database users. [Read more: Assign Read-Only Permission for a Database User in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/assign-read-only-permission-for-a-database-user-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) Follow these steps to create a cron to back up your MSSQL databases. [Read more: Backup a Cloud Sites MSSQL Database Using a cron](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-a-cloud-sites-mssql-database-using-a-cron/) - ## [Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) Regularly backing up your database is crucial for site maintenance on Cloud Sites. To manually backup your MSSQL database, access myLittleAdmin from the Cloud Sites control panel. [Read more: Backup Your MSSQL Database in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/mssql/backup-your-mssql-database-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Change a Database User Password in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/change-a-database-user-password-in-cloud-sites/) This article will show you how to change database user passwords in Cloud Sites. [Read more: Change a Database User Password in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/database-management/change-a-database-user-password-in-cloud-sites/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2)[3](?query-0-page=3)…[12](?query-0-page=12) [Next Page](/hosting/cloud-sites?query-0-page=2)