> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wpstratos.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# WP Stratos Cloud Panel: Your Hosting Control Center

> The Cloud Panel at my.wpstratos.com is your central hub for managing WordPress sites, domains, backups, and staging environments on WP Stratos.

The WP Stratos Cloud Panel is your all-in-one control interface for managing every aspect of your managed WordPress hosting. Accessible at [my.wpstratos.com](https://my.wpstratos.com), it gives you a clear view of all your sites and the tools to configure domains, protect your data with backups, and safely test changes using staging environments — no server expertise required.

## What You Can Do

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sites" icon="globe" href="/cloud-panel/sites">
    Create new WordPress sites, adjust settings, view resource usage, and jump straight into wp-admin with a single click.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Domains" icon="link" href="/domains/connect-domain">
    Connect custom domains to your sites, manage DNS settings, and monitor SSL certificate status.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backups" icon="database" href="/cloud-panel/backups">
    Trigger manual backups, browse your 30-day backup history, restore to any point, or download a backup zip.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Staging" icon="flask" href="/cloud-panel/staging">
    Clone your live site to a safe staging environment, test changes freely, then push to live when you're ready.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Logging In

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Cloud Panel">
    Open your browser and navigate to [my.wpstratos.com](https://my.wpstratos.com).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your credentials">
    Type in your account email address and password, then click **Sign In**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Land on your dashboard">
    You arrive at the main dashboard, where all your sites and account activity are displayed at a glance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dashboard Overview

Once you're logged in, the Cloud Panel dashboard is organized into three main areas.

**Sites list** — The central panel shows every WordPress site on your account. Each site card displays the site name, primary domain, current status, and quick-action buttons for wp-admin access and settings.

**Notifications** — A bell icon in the top navigation bar surfaces important alerts such as completed backups, SSL renewals, and available WordPress or plugin updates.

**Account settings** — Your profile menu in the top-right corner gives you access to billing, team members, API keys, and security settings such as two-factor authentication.

<Tip>
  Bookmark [my.wpstratos.com](https://my.wpstratos.com) in your browser for instant access to the Cloud Panel whenever you need it.
</Tip>


## Related topics

- [Manage Your WordPress Sites in WP Stratos Cloud Panel](/cloud-panel/sites.md)
- [Introduction to WP Stratos Managed WordPress Hosting](/introduction.md)
- [How to Manage DNS Records in the WP Stratos Cloud Panel](/domains/dns-configuration.md)
- [Frequently Asked Questions About WP Stratos Hosting](/troubleshooting/faq.md)
- [Fix Domain Propagation Issues on WP Stratos Hosting](/troubleshooting/domain-propagation.md)