Guides tagged “updates”
Step-by-step MdmHost guides about updates, sorted A-Z.
15 guides
Configure automatic updates in WordPress
Decide which WordPress updates run automatically: enable auto-updates for plugins and themes, control core updates in wp-config.php and get notified when they run.
First steps after your Linux VPS is ready (SSH, updates, firewall)
Log in over SSH, change the root password, install updates, add a sudo user and switch on a firewall without locking yourself out.
First steps on a new Windows VPS
Connect, change the Administrator password, install updates, check the firewall and plan backups in your first session on a new Windows VPS.
Fix WordPress stuck in maintenance mode
Remove the "Briefly unavailable for scheduled maintenance" message after a failed update by deleting the .maintenance file, then finish the update safely.
Install, update, deactivate and delete WordPress plugins
Add plugins from the directory or a ZIP, install them manually over File Manager, force a reinstall when an update fails, and deactivate or delete plugins cleanly.
Keep cPanel & WHM updated: Update Preferences and upcp (root guide)
Choose the right cPanel release tier, set automatic updates for cPanel and system packages in WHM Update Preferences, run upcp manually and handle failed updates.
Keep WP Squared sites updated and secure
Set an update policy for WP Squared sites, apply core, plugin and theme updates centrally, use SSL and strong logins, and respond to security warnings quickly.
Linux kernel updates: when and how to reboot your VPS
Learn how kernel updates work on Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux, how to tell if a reboot is needed, and how to reboot a VPS safely with minimal downtime.
Manage plugins and themes in WP Squared
Install, update, activate and remove WordPress plugins and themes from WP Squared, apply updates across sites and handle a plugin that breaks a site.
Secure and update WordPress with Plesk WP Toolkit
Use WP Toolkit in Plesk to apply WordPress security measures, configure automatic updates for core, plugins and themes, use Smart Updates and scan for vulnerable plugins.
Set up a WHMCS staging copy for testing
Create a safe WHMCS test installation: copy files and database, use a development licence, disable cron, emails and gateways, and test updates, themes and modules.
Softaculous auto-upgrades: keep apps, plugins and themes updated
Configure Softaculous automatic upgrades for WordPress core, plugins and themes, take a backup before each update, upgrade manually and handle failed upgrades.
Turn on automatic security updates (unattended-upgrades and dnf-automatic)
Keep your server patched without remembering to log in: set up unattended-upgrades or dnf-automatic, test it, and choose how kernel reboots happen.
Update WordPress core, plugins and themes safely
Update WordPress without breaking your site: back up first, test on staging, update in the right order, check PHP compatibility and roll back if needed.
Use the DirectAdmin WordPress Manager
Install and manage WordPress sites with DirectAdmin's built-in WordPress Manager: one-click install, admin login, password reset, updates and staging-style cloning.
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