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Shared Hosting is managed through DirectAdmin. The exact tools shown can depend on the server configuration and hosting plan.
Open DirectAdmin from the service page and sign in with the hosting credentials.

Open DirectAdmin from the service page and sign in with the hosting credentials.

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Static website

  1. Open File Manager.
  2. Enter the domain public_html directory.
  3. Remove the default placeholder only when the correct document root is confirmed.
  4. Upload index.html and the required assets.
  5. Open the public domain and verify HTTPS.
The document root should contain the public entry file and assets, not the complete private development workspace.

The document root should contain the public entry file and assets, not the complete private development workspace.

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PHP and MySQL

  1. Upload the application files.
  2. Create a database and database user in DirectAdmin.
  3. Grant the user access to the database.
  4. Put database credentials in the application configuration outside public documentation.
  5. Select a compatible PHP version.
  6. Test the application and review error logs.

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WordPress

Use the available installer when the server provides one, or upload WordPress manually. Use a unique database prefix, strong administrator password, and HTTPS URL.
Capture the WordPress installer with a test domain and no passwords.

Capture the WordPress installer with a test domain and no passwords.

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When to move to VPS

Move when the project needs custom daemons, long-running workers, Docker, Redis, custom Nginx rules, unsupported packages, or full system administration.