All new sites come with WP Postman, Aero, and WP Stratos Environment pre-installed and activated, giving you a performance-optimized foundation from the moment your site is ready. If you deactivate any of these plugins, WP Stratos automatically reactivates them on the next plugin update to ensure your site stays fully functional.
Creating a New Site
1
Log in to the Cloud Panel
Sign in at my.wpstratos.com to reach your dashboard.
2
Click New Site
Select the New Site button in the top-right corner of the Sites list.
3
Name your site and choose a region
Enter a descriptive site name and select the data center region closest to your audience for the best performance.
4
Select your hosting plan
Pick the plan that matches your expected traffic and storage needs. You can upgrade at any time from your account settings.
5
Click Create
Click Create Site. WP Stratos provisions your WordPress installation automatically — the site is typically ready within a few minutes. You’ll receive a notification when it’s live.
Accessing Your Site
One-click WordPress admin — Every site card in the dashboard has an Open WP Admin button. Click it to log straight into your WordPress dashboard without entering credentials. Temporary URL — While you’re connecting a custom domain, your site is immediately accessible atsitename.wpstratos.dev. Share this URL for reviews or use it during initial setup.
Site Settings
Open a site’s settings by clicking the site name in the dashboard and navigating to the Settings tab.PHP Version
PHP Version
View and change the PHP version running your WordPress site. For detailed instructions and available versions, see PHP Settings.
Connected Domains
Connected Domains
See all domains currently pointing to this site. Add a primary domain, set up redirects, or remove a domain you no longer need. For full instructions, visit Connect a Domain.
SSL Certificate Status
SSL Certificate Status
Check whether your SSL certificate is active, pending, or due for renewal. WP Stratos provisions and auto-renews Let’s Encrypt certificates — no manual action is normally required.
Resource Usage
Resource Usage
Monitor your site’s current disk usage and bandwidth consumption against your plan limits. Graphs update daily so you can spot growth trends and upgrade before you hit a limit.
Deleting a Site
1
Open site settings
From the dashboard, click the site you want to remove, then go to the Settings tab.
2
Scroll to the Danger Zone
At the bottom of the Settings page, locate the Danger Zone section.
3
Click Delete Site
Click Delete Site, then type the site name in the confirmation field to verify your intent.
4
Confirm deletion
Click the red Confirm Delete button. The site and all its data are permanently removed.