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 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.

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

Use .htaccess to Password Protect Your Site in Cloud Sites

While developing your Cloud Sites website, you can use .htaccess to password protect your site or specific pages for added security.
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Use Node.js in Cloud Sites

Cloud Sites has a website framework with Node.js for faster load times. You’ll need an IDE to use Node.js for web development, as this article explains.
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Use WP Super Cache in Cloud Sites

Optimize your WordPress site on Cloud Sites. Learn the exact WP Super Cache advanced settings, mod_rewrite rules, and preload configurations you need.
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Using ALIAS DNS Records For Domains in Cloud Sites

Cloud Sites now uses Alias DNS record types to manage DNS for hosted websites. This article includes directions for using Alias DNS records in the Cloud Sites environment.
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Using Cron to Compress Files in Cloud Sites

To compress files in Cloud Sites via a cron job, create a script, upload it via FTP, and schedule it through the Cron tab in the control panel. This tutorial guides you through creating and compressing the script file.
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Using Impersonation for ASP and ASP.NET in Cloud Sites

There are times when you might need the web server user to have the same permissions as you. This is called impersonation. The web server user can impersonate your site’s main FTP user.
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W3 Total Cache Optimization for Cloud Sites

Optimize your WordPress site on Cloud Sites using W3 Total Cache. Learn the exact General, Page Cache, Minify, and Browser Cache settings you need.
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web_custom35.config File for Cloud Sites

Adding this code to your web.config file allows applications to run in medium trust. Read the article to ensure this action is suitable.
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