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 and subdomains, install a CMS like WordPress, manage PHP, and secure your traffic with SSL. We also provide technical guides for advanced configurations, such as managing cron jobs, finding file paths, and optimizing your site’s caching.

Cloud Sites Website Management Articles

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Use these resources to launch new sites, configure DNS records, and manage advanced settings for your applications.

Force a Secure Connection (SSL) Using ASP.NET (MVC 3) in Cloud Sites

Using ASP.NET, you can run code to force SSL on a single page on your site. This article contains sample code for this procedure.
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Force a Secure Connection (SSL) Using ASP.NET (Not MVC 3) in Cloud Sites

Using ASP.NET, you can run similar code to force SSL on a single page on your site. This article shows a sample of code that you could use.
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Force a Secure Connection (SSL) Using web.config in Cloud Sites

To force SSL on all pages of your site using the IIS Rewrite Module you can use code similar to what is provided.
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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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Install an SSL Certificate in Cloud Sites

Adding an SSL certificate to your website isn’t mandatory, but it ensures security for features like secure login and ecommerce. Cloud Sites has a unique installation process, but you need to obtain the SSL first before installing it.
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Install Let’s Encrypt SSL in Cloud Sites

Secure your Cloud Sites website with a free Let’s Encrypt SSL. Learn how to manually generate, validate, and install your certificate using Certbot locally.
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Installing a CMS in Cloud Sites

Adding a CMS to your Cloud Sites account is straightforward. This tutorial guides you through installing WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal quickly. For existing CMS, migrate via plugin or FTP after setting up the new site in your account.
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