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This guide walks you through everything you need to go from a brand-new WP Stratos account to a fully configured, live WordPress site. By the end you’ll have your domain connected, SSL active, outbound email working, and performance caching running.
1

Create your account

Go to the WP Stratos website and click Sign Up. Enter your name, email address, and a password, then check your inbox for a verification email. Click the link in that email to activate your account and gain access to the Cloud Panel.
2

Launch your WordPress site

Once you’re inside the Cloud Panel, click New Site. Give your site a name, choose the hosting plan that matches your needs, and select the server region closest to your audience. WP Stratos provisions your WordPress installation automatically — the site is ready within a few minutes, with WP Postman, Aero, and WP Stratos Environment pre-installed and activated.
3

Connect your domain

Open your site in the Cloud Panel and navigate to the Domains tab. Add your custom domain and follow the on-screen instructions to update your nameservers or add the required DNS records at your registrar. WP Stratos provisions an SSL certificate automatically once your domain resolves correctly.For a detailed walkthrough of every DNS configuration option, see the Connect a Domain guide.
4

Configure your email

Transactional email (password resets, order confirmations, contact form replies) is handled by WP Postman. In your WordPress admin, go to WP Postman → Settings and enter your SMTP host, port, username, and password. Save your settings and use the built-in test tool to confirm that email is delivering correctly.For a full list of supported providers and recommended settings, see the SMTP Configuration guide.
5

Optimize performance

Aero is already active and caching is enabled by default — your site is faster from the moment it launches without any manual setup. To review or adjust caching rules, object cache settings, or cache exclusions, go to Aero → Settings in your WordPress admin.For a full overview of every Aero feature, see the Aero plugin documentation.
Before pushing changes to your live site, use the one-click staging environment in the Cloud Panel. Create a staging clone, test your updates safely, then push the changes to production when you’re happy with the results — all without touching your live site.

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Next steps

Now that your site is live, explore the rest of the WP Stratos platform.

Cloud Panel Overview

Learn how to manage sites, backups, staging environments, and server settings from the Cloud Panel.

Connect a Domain

Dive deeper into DNS configuration, nameserver management, and SSL certificate provisioning.

WP Postman

Explore all WP Postman features including provider integrations, email logs, and delivery diagnostics.

Aero

Discover advanced Aero caching strategies, performance tuning options, and CDN integration.

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