> ## 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.

# Manage Your WordPress Sites in WP Stratos Cloud Panel

> Learn how to create, configure, and manage your WordPress sites in the WP Stratos Cloud Panel, from provisioning to settings and deletion.

The Cloud Panel puts complete WordPress site management at your fingertips. From here you can spin up new sites, jump directly into wp-admin, adjust server-level settings, monitor resource usage, and safely decommission sites you no longer need — all without touching a command line.

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

## Creating a New Site

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to the Cloud Panel">
    Sign in at [my.wpstratos.com](https://my.wpstratos.com) to reach your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click New Site">
    Select the **New Site** button in the top-right corner of the Sites list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>

  <Step title="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.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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 at `sitename.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.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="PHP Version">
    View and change the PHP version running your WordPress site. For detailed instructions and available versions, see [PHP Settings](/plugins/wp-stratos-environment/php-settings).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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](/domains/connect-domain).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Deleting a Site

<Warning>
  Deleting a site is **permanent and irreversible**. All files, the database, and associated backups are erased. Download any backups you want to keep before proceeding.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open site settings">
    From the dashboard, click the site you want to remove, then go to the **Settings** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scroll to the Danger Zone">
    At the bottom of the Settings page, locate the **Danger Zone** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Delete Site">
    Click **Delete Site**, then type the site name in the confirmation field to verify your intent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm deletion">
    Click the red **Confirm Delete** button. The site and all its data are permanently removed.
  </Step>
</Steps>


## Related topics

- [WP Stratos: Get Your WordPress Site Live in Minutes](/quickstart.md)
- [Back Up and Restore Your WordPress Site on WP Stratos](/cloud-panel/backups.md)
- [Adjust PHP Settings for Your WP Stratos WordPress Site](/plugins/wp-stratos-environment/php-settings.md)
- [WP Postman: Reliable SMTP Email for Your WordPress Site](/plugins/wp-postman/overview.md)
- [Introduction to WP Stratos Managed WordPress Hosting](/introduction.md)