--- title: "Website Management in Cloud Sites" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/" description: "Launch and manage websites in Cloud Sites. Guides for creating sites, configuring DNS, installing SSLs, managing cron jobs, and optimizing performance." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-22" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Website Management in Cloud Sites Cloud Sites streamlines the process of launching and scaling websites without the hassle of server administration. Whether you are running **Linux** or **Windows** applications, this hub covers the essential management tasks you need. You will learn how to **[create new websites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/create-a-website-in-cloud-sites/)** and **[subdomains](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/create-a-subdomain-in-cloud-sites/)**, **[install a CMS](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/installing-a-cms-in-cloud-sites/)** like WordPress, manage **[PHP](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/control-panel/cloud-sites/website-management/php/)**, and secure your traffic with **[SSL](https://www.liquidweb.com/help-docs/control-panel/cloud-sites/website-management/ssl/)**. We also provide technical guides for advanced configurations, such as managing **[cron jobs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/create-a-cron-job-in-cloud-sites/)**, finding [**file paths**](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-file-path/), and optimizing your site’s caching. --- Cloud Sites Website Management Articles 35 results Use these resources to launch new sites, configure DNS records, and manage advanced settings for your applications. - ## [Change PHP Settings for WordPress in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/php/change-php-settings-for-wordpress-in-cloud-sites/) Update the PHP memory limit, max file size, post size and execution time for WordPress in Cloud Sites. [Read more: Change PHP Settings for WordPress in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/php/change-php-settings-for-wordpress-in-cloud-sites/) - ## [Cloud Sites File Path](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-file-path/) Need to find the absolute file path or web root for your Cloud Sites applications? Learn how to easily locate your Linux or Windows directory paths. [Read more: Cloud Sites File Path](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-file-path/) - ## [Cloud Sites IP Addresses for Whitelisting](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-ip-addresses-for-whitelisting/) Need to whitelist your Cloud Sites domain? Learn how to use your test link to identify your data center and find the correct outbound IP address ranges. [Read more: Cloud Sites IP Addresses for Whitelisting](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-ip-addresses-for-whitelisting/) - ## [Cloud Sites Operating Systems: Linux vs. Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-operating-systems-linux-vs-windows/) Cloud Sites allows you to choose the technology type (Linux, Windows, PHP, .NET, etc) at set up or at a later time. Instructions for changing the technology type for both new and existing sites are included. [Read more: Cloud Sites Operating Systems: Linux vs. Windows](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-operating-systems-linux-vs-windows/) - ## [Cloud Sites Raw Logs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-raw-logs/) Enable Raw logs in Cloud Sites to use the information to help with code optimization or troubleshooting situations. [Read more: Cloud Sites Raw Logs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-raw-logs/) - ## [Cloud Sites Testing URLs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-testing-urls/) Cloud Sites control panel provides you with a test URL. Test your site and verify everything works, before changing the DNS. [Read more: Cloud Sites Testing URLs](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/cloud-sites-testing-urls/) - ## [Configure WordPress Multisite on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/configure-wordpress-multisite-on-cloud-sites/) To use WordPress Multisite on Cloud Sites, start by setting up WordPress Multisite and making the necessary global configuration changes. Afterward, implement the specific configuration changes required for Cloud Sites to ensure everything functions correctly. [Read more: Configure WordPress Multisite on Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/configure-wordpress-multisite-on-cloud-sites/) - ## [Connection Timed Out in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/connection-timed-out-in-cloud-sites/) This article provides troubleshooting tips for a connection timed out in Cloud Sites. [Read more: Connection Timed Out in Cloud Sites](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management/connection-timed-out-in-cloud-sites/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2)[3](?query-0-page=3)…[5](?query-0-page=5) [Next Page](/hosting/cloud-sites/website-management?query-0-page=2)