Creating a new site with WordPress in Scout
A video guide on how to use to Scout to quickly create a staging site with WordPress pre-installed
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Managing your PHP settings in Scout
A short video guide on how to manage your site’s PHP settings in Scout
Allowing an IP Address through your Firewall on Scout
A video guide on how to configure your server’s firewall using Scout
Reset the SFTP/SSH password in Scout
A quick video guide on how to change your website’s SFTP / SSH password in Scout
Setting up Git Webhooks in Scout Control Panel
So you’ve got your site setup to use a Git Repository and you now want to automate the process a bit, Scout 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 that…
Using Git Repositories in Scout Control Panel
You’ve got a site setup in Scout but now you want to 💡Note: This guide assumes that you’ve already setup a Git Repository that you wish to use with Scout. If you’ve not yet created a Git Repository for use with Scout please see our guide Using Git Repositories in…
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…
Providing File Access (SFTP) to Developers on Scout Control Panel
When a developer needs access to the files for a specific website hosted on Scout Control Panel, you can grant secure SFTP access directly through the Scout Control Panel. This process is quick, does not affect the live website, and ensures the developer receives only the credentials they need. 1.…
Installing a new PHP version on Scout Control 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 Scout Control Panel. Steps to Install…
Enable Bad Bot Blocking Protection & Rate Limiting Mode
Keep automated attackers off your site. Scout blocks malicious bots by default, but you can fine-tune protection or add exceptions for legitimate bots you trust. Step 1: Open Security Settings Log into cloudabove.com and open your Scout Control Panel. Click the Settings icon beside the site you want to protect.…