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.

MSSQL Cloud Sites Databases

Manage MSSQL in Cloud Sites. Guides for backing up, restoring data, remapping users, and connecting via SQL Server Management Studio.
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PHP for Cloud Sites

Manage PHP on Cloud Sites. Learn to update memory limits, configure WordPress settings, and display SVG images correctly for your applications.
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phpMyAdmin in Cloud Sites

Learn how to access phpMyAdmin in Cloud Sites. Follow this guide to log in, manage your MySQL databases, and troubleshoot connection issues.
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Rebuild an ASP.NET Application on Cloud Sites

If you are developer of ASP.NET applications on Cloud Sites, you may need to rebuild your code in order to see your new work or changes.
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Recover an FTP Snapshot in Cloud Sites

Recover lost files in Cloud Sites. Learn how to access emergency FTP snapshots via the hidden .snapshot folder to restore your website content.
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Redirect Subdomains using ASP and ASP.NET in Cloud Sites

You can redirect a subdomain to a subdirectory by using ASP or ASP.NET code. Find examples of how to redirect your subdomains in this article.
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Redirect URLs on Windows Cloud Sites

To ensure secure access to your website, use SSL to change HTTP to HTTPS, encrypting visitor information to protect it from hackers. After installing your SSL, set up URL and subdomain redirects to enforce HTTPS traffic.
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Remap Cloud Sites MSSQL Users

Remap the server-level logins on Microsoft SQL Server database users on Cloud Sites.
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