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.

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

Invalid MSSQL Cast Exception on Cloud Sites

Cloud Sites Windows clusters use specific data types that may introduce errors for some custom applications. The following is a work around for this known issue.
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Log into myLittleAdmin from Cloud Sites

Manage your Windows MSSQL databases with ease. Learn how to quickly access and log into myLittleAdmin directly from your Cloud Sites control panel.
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Logging Into Cloud Sites File Manager

Cloud Sites File Manager simplifies site directory and file management without external FTP clients. It utilizes FTP user credentials for access, enabling seamless login via your Cloud Sites control panel for efficient file handling.
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Logging Into the Cloud Sites Control Panel

Accessing your Cloud Sites Control Panel via your Liquid Web account is a straightforward one-click procedure. Once logged in, you can efficiently manage your account, sites, services, and all Cloud Sites-related tasks.
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Manage Client Accounts in Cloud Sites

Learn how to manage Client Accounts in Cloud Sites. This guide covers suspending accounts, changing passwords, updating contacts, and adding sites.
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Manage DNS in Cloud Sites

Managing DNS records is a critical part of web hosting. The process for Cloud Sites is somewhat different due to Alias DNS record implementation.
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Manage File Permissions in 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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Manage Your Cloud Sites Account

Manage billing, account info, domains, and DNS in your Cloud Sites control panel. Navigate these options via the top drop-down menus.
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