> ## 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.

# Introduction to WP Stratos Managed WordPress Hosting

> Discover what WP Stratos is, how the platform works, and what's included in every managed WordPress hosting plan — from SSL to built-in plugins.

WP Stratos is a managed WordPress hosting platform designed to remove the operational burden of running WordPress at any scale. From automatic updates and security patches to built-in performance tooling and email delivery, WP Stratos handles the infrastructure so you can focus on your site.

## What is WP Stratos?

WP Stratos is a fully managed hosting environment built exclusively for WordPress. Every site runs on infrastructure that WP Stratos maintains, monitors, and updates on your behalf — including WordPress core updates, security patches, and server-level configuration. You never need to log in to a server or manage a control panel for routine maintenance.

At the center of the platform is the **WP Stratos Cloud Panel**, a web-based interface where you manage every aspect of your hosting. From the Cloud Panel you can create and delete sites, manage DNS records and custom domains, trigger on-demand backups, and spin up staging environments with a single click.

SSL certificates are provisioned automatically for every domain you connect to WP Stratos. Certificates renew without any action on your part, so your site stays secure and your visitors never see a browser warning.

## Pre-installed plugins

Every WP Stratos site ships with three managed plugins installed and activated by default. These plugins are deeply integrated with the hosting platform and give you control over email delivery, caching, and server environment settings from within the standard WordPress admin.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="WP Postman" icon="envelope" href="/plugins/wp-postman/overview">
    SMTP email delivery for WordPress. Connect your email provider and ensure reliable delivery of all transactional messages sent from your site.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Aero" icon="gauge" href="/plugins/aero/overview">
    Caching and performance optimization tailored for WordPress. Aero comes pre-configured with sensible defaults and requires no manual setup to start improving page load times.
  </Card>

  <Card title="WP Stratos Environment" icon="code" href="/plugins/wp-stratos-environment/overview">
    PHP version management and server environment configuration, accessible directly from the WordPress admin without requiring SSH access or server credentials.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  WP Postman, Aero, and WP Stratos Environment are **managed plugins** — they are required for the platform to function correctly. If you deactivate any of these plugins, they will be automatically reactivated the next time a plugin update runs. Do not rely on deactivating them to change platform behavior; use each plugin's settings screen instead.
</Note>

## Getting help

If you're new to WP Stratos, the [Quickstart guide](/quickstart) walks you through everything from creating your account to configuring your first site. If you run into an issue, the Troubleshooting section covers the most common problems and how to resolve them.

For questions not covered in this documentation, contact WP Stratos support from within the Cloud Panel.


## Related topics

- [Manage Your WordPress Sites in WP Stratos Cloud Panel](/cloud-panel/sites.md)
- [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)
- [Why WP Stratos Managed Plugins Reactivate Automatically](/troubleshooting/plugin-reactivation.md)