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.

File Management in Cloud Sites

Manage files in Cloud Sites. Learn to use the File Manager, secure FTP/SFTP connections, set permissions, and recover data from snapshots.
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Find Your CSR in Cloud Sites

Need to find your Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Cloud Sites? Learn how to easily locate and view your generated CSR to order an SSL certificate.
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Force a Secure Connection (SSL) Using .htaccess in Cloud Sites

Ensure all visitors access the secure (https) site, even if they enter http in the URL, for Cloud Sites with SSL. Edit the .htaccess file to achieve this.
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FTP Clients and Cloud Sites

Securely transfer files to your Cloud Sites account using SFTP. Learn how to configure an FTP client like FileZilla and safely upload your website data.
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FTP User Folder Access in Cloud Sites

In Cloud Sites, you can choose what folders specific FTP users can access. When you create FTP users, you choose this folder access and you can adjust access at any time.
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Generate an SSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Cloud Sites

Secure your website easily. Learn how to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) directly from your Cloud Sites control panel to order an SSL.
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Handling High Traffic Events in Cloud Sites

Preparing for a traffic spike? Learn how to properly notify support about High Traffic Events (HTEs) in Cloud Sites to keep your website running smoothly.
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IIS URL Rewrite Module in Cloud Sites

The URL Rewrite Module for sites using Windows allows defining URL rewrite rules in the web.config file. Cloud Sites on IIS 8.5 enable this module automatically for ASP.NET. This tutorial covers four common URL rewrites and redirects using ASP.NET.
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