Accessing a WordPress Site in Kyrios
Each WordPress site in Kyrios opens into a management dashboard with tabs for Info, Users, Plugins, Themes, Backups, Activity Logs, and Advanced Settings.
Live and Staging Access
Staging Environment
A staging environment is used for testing changes before publishing them live.
Steps:
Open the site.
Navigate to the Info tab.
In Staging Access, click Create Environment.
Once created, Kyrios displays the staging URL, admin access, and a Publish button to push changes to live.
Live Access
Live Access provides direct links to the production WordPress site and admin dashboard.
Details available:
WordPress URL
WordPress Admin URL
One-Click WordPress Admin Access
Kyrios provides SSO access to the WordPress admin.
Click WP Admin from the top-right of the site dashboard to log in without credentials.
Managing Domains
Viewing Domains
Domains connected to a WordPress site are managed from the Info tab.
Domain Actions
Each domain includes actions for:
DNS Configuration
Changing prefix to www
Deleting the domain
Importing an Existing WordPress Website
You can migrate an existing WordPress site into Kyrios using a .wpress file.
Steps:
Install the All-in-One WP Migration plugin on your existing site.
Export the site as a
.wpressfile.Upload the file in Import Your Existing Website.
User Management
Viewing Users
Manage WordPress users and roles from the Users tab.
Adding a User
Steps:
Click Add User.
Enter user details.
Assign a role.
Save the user.
Deleting a User
When deleting a user, you must choose how existing content is handled.
Options:
Attribute content to another user
Delete all content
Plugins and Themes
Plugins
Manage installed plugins and automatic updates from the Plugins tab.
Themes
Activate, deactivate, and update WordPress themes from the Themes tab.
Backups and Restore
Automated Backups
Kyrios automatically creates daily backups stored for a fixed retention period.
Manual Backups
You can create manual backups on demand.
Steps:
Click Backup Now.
Name the backup.
Select files, database, or both.
Create the backup.
Advanced Settings
FTP Access
FTP access allows direct file management.
Steps:
Open Advanced Settings.
Select FTP Access.
Add an FTP user.
SSH Access
Secure SSH access is available for server-level operations.
SSH keys can be uploaded and managed securely.
Cache Management
Clear cached content to ensure updated pages are served.
WordPress Debugging
Enable or disable WordPress debugging for development and troubleshooting.
Database Management (phpMyAdmin)
Database access is available through phpMyAdmin with confirmation safeguards.
Once confirmed, phpMyAdmin opens in a new window.
PHP Version Management
Select and confirm the PHP version used by the site.
WordPress Core Management
Configure WordPress core behavior from WordPress Management.
Auto Update WordPress Core
Choose whether WordPress updates automatically.
Discourage SEO Indexing
Prevent search engines from indexing the site during development.
Deleting a WordPress Site
Deleting a site permanently removes all files, database content, and domains.
Confirmation is required before deletion.
FAQ
Can I recover a deleted WordPress site?
No. Deleting a WordPress site is permanent and cannot be undone.
Are backups created automatically?
Yes. Kyrios creates automated daily backups for each WordPress site.
Can I change the PHP version later?
Yes. PHP versions can be changed anytime from the Advanced Settings.
Is staging required before publishing changes?
No. Staging is optional but recommended for testing changes safely.