Resolving HTTP 500 Errors After Plugin Updates
You updated a WordPress plugin and now your site shows a 500 error. The issue is usually a compatibility problem between the new plugin and an outdated WordPress installation. Here’s how to fix it. What’s Happening When you update plugins, they sometimes require a newer version of WordPress to work…
Removing published posts from a website
Brief description If you need specific published posts removed from your website, this can be done by deleting the posts or changing their status so they are no longer publicly accessible. This is commonly used to take down outdated job adverts, announcements, or other time-sensitive content. Purpose Individual post URLs…
Restricting WordPress admin access to Trusted IP Address
Description If you need to keep a WordPress website publicly accessible but prevent access to the WordPress administration area, you can enable WordPress dashboard protection in ULTRA Cloud Panel. This blocks access to the WordPress back end unless the visitor is connecting from an approved IP address. Purpose The website…
WordPress media uploads fail after a site is moved or cloned
Description After a WordPress site is moved into a different hosting account or moved in some way, media uploads may stop working if WordPress is still using a custom upload path that points to an old location. This typically affects uploads in the Media Library and any feature that tries…
WordPress brute force attacks – do you need to worry?
Brute force attacks are one of the most common threats facing WordPress sites. If your WordPress security plugin has been flagging these attempts, you’re not alone — and the good news is that the risk is very manageable with the right precautions in place. What is a brute force attack?…
WordPress stuck in maintenance
Description When WordPress performs an update — whether to the core software, a theme, or a plugin — it automatically creates a .maintenance file in the root of the WordPress installation. This puts the site into maintenance mode and displays a “Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance. Check back in a…
Using Plesk to install WordPress
This guide will walk you through how to install WordPress on your domain using the WP Toolkit in Plesk. The process is quick and straightforward — Plesk’s WP Toolkit handles the entire setup automatically, including creating the database, configuring files, and securing your installation. Prerequisites Access to your Plesk control…
How to Increase PHP memory limit from the control panel
Description If your website or application needs a higher PHP memory limit, you can increase it from your hosting control panel. This applies to the PHP process limit used by scripts such as WordPress, which is separate from the overall memory available to the hosting account. Reasons You may need…
Installing WordPress on Scout
Overview With Scout, you can install WordPress quickly and easily, without needing to manually configure files or databases. This guide walks you through the process of setting up a new WordPress site using the Scout Control Panel. Instructions Log in to Scout Sign in to your account Open the Scout…
ULTRA Cloud‘s WordPress Dashboard Protection feature
If you would like to strengthen your WordPress site’s security, ULTRA Cloud’s WordPress Dashboard Protection feature restricts access to the WordPress administrative dashboard (or wp-admin) by IP address. The protection still allows normal users to login, such as customers of a WooCommerce installation or members of a MemberPress installation, but…