WordPress login via ULTRA Cloud shows a critical error
If you’re using ULTRA Cloud’s WordPress SSO feature to access the dashboard and see the error message “There has been a critical error on this site”, it usually means the WordPress user that ULTRA Cloud is trying to use has changed. To clear the issue, trigger a manual refresh of…
ULTRA Cloud trusted IPs not working (401/403 or timeout errors)
If you’ve added an IP address to your site’s Trusted IPs but you’re still having issues with 401 or 403 errors when trying to access your site, here are some things to check first: Are you using Cloudflare? If your domain is using Cloudflare, ensure that the Cloudflare toggle is…
Accessing WHM for Your Reseller Account
Need to log into WHM but don’t have the URL? It’s simple—just use your server hostname or domain with port 2087. The WHM Login URL Use one of these formats: https://[server-hostname]:2087 https://[your-domain]:2087 Replace the brackets with your actual server hostname or domain name. Example: https://myserver.hosting.com:2087 https://myreseller.co.uk:2087 Don’t Know Your Hostname?…
You can easily login to Plesk through your Freethought account. Logging into Plesk through your Freethought customer account When logging in through your account, you don’t need to know your cPanel username or password. Login to your Freethought customer account at portal.freethought.uk Select Services Click on the service you wish…
Enabling SSH for a cPanel account (reseller guide)
As a reseller, you can grant SSH (Secure Shell) access to cPanel accounts you manage through WHM. SSH allows account holders to connect to the server via a command-line interface — useful for tasks such as running scripts, managing files, and using developer tools. There are two methods available to…
How to Request DNS Changes
Need to point your domain to a new server? If we manage your DNS, our support team can make the change for you. Here’s exactly what you need to do. You might need a DNS change if: A new hosting provider or developer asked you to point your domain elsewhere…
Providing File Access (SFTP) to Developers on ULTRA Cloud Panel
When a developer needs access to the files for a specific website hosted on ULTRA Cloud Panel, you can grant secure SFTP access directly through the ULTRA Cloud Panel. This process is quick, does not affect the live website, and ensures the developer receives only the credentials they need. 1.…
Enable Bad Bot Blocking Protection & Rate Limiting Mode
Keep automated attackers off your site. ULTRA Cloud blocks malicious bots by default, but you can fine-tune protection or add exceptions for legitimate bots you trust. Step 1: Open Security Settings Log into www.freethought.uk and open your ULTRA Cloud Panel. Click the Settings icon beside the site you want to…
Suspending Access to a Site on ULTRA Cloud
Need to take a site offline for a bit? Whether you’re performing maintenance or just need a temporary “time-out” for a project, the ULTRA Cloud Panel makes it incredibly easy to toggle access on and off. Step 1: Log In to ULTRA Cloud Panel First, head over to www.freethought.uk and…
Adding an SSH key in ULTRA Cloud Panel
Sometimes you’ll want to allow SSH/SFTP access to your sites to a colleague or a web developer, but maybe you’re not comfortable with handing over the SSH/SFTP password. Another method for allowing access is to add a public SSH key to the site. 💡Note: This guide assumes you know how…