Installing Docker via the command line on a ULTRA Cloud server
Step-by-step guide to installing Docker CE via the CLI on a CentOS/RHEL 8 Scout server, allowing a site user to manage Docker with sudo, and proxying a Scout site to a Docker container.
Advanced techniques
Installing Node.js on a ULTRA Cloud server
Step-by-step guide to installing Node.js on a Scout-managed server using the Application drop-down.
Managing Redirects on Nginx-Hosted Domains
Need to redirect some specific URLs while also catching all other traffic with a wildcard redirect? Nginx works differently than Apache, and you may need server-level configuration to do both. The Difference On Apache, you’d use .htaccess files. On Nginx, redirects are managed in the server configuration file. This matters…
Resolving Stuck MySQL Processes Slowing Down Your Server
Your website suddenly feels sluggish or won’t load properly? A long-running MySQL process might be stuck in the background. Here’s how to spot it and fix it. 👉 The following guide is primarily aimed at cloud or dedicated server customers. If you’re on a shared or managed hosting service and…
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…
Setting up Git Webhooks in ULTRA Cloud Panel
So you’ve got your site setup to use a Git Repository and you now want to automate the process a bit, ULTRA Cloud allows you to configure Git Webhooks for automatic pull and deployment of code from your Repositories. 💡Note: This guide assumes that you’ve already setup a Git Repository…
Using Git Repositories in ULTRA Cloud Panel
You’ve got a site setup in ULTRA Cloud but now you want to automate things a bit by using Git Repositories to manage the content on your sites. This guide will show you how to connect your sites in ULTRA Cloud with a Git Repository. Obtaining Git Repository address: Navigate…
Installing a new PHP version on ULTRA Cloud Panel
Scout allows you to manage the PHP version used by your websites. This is useful when upgrading to newer versions for performance and security, or when specific applications require a particular PHP release. The process is straightforward and can be completed directly from the ULTRA Cloud Panel. Steps to Install…
Setting a Staging site to Live in ULTRA Cloud Panel
So you’ve built yourself a new site on a temporary/subdomain and you now want to set it live on another domain, perhaps one you’ve registered recently specially for this site. There’s a couple of different ways to do this in ULTRA Cloud, this guide will show you how to do both.…
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…