WP Squared allows you to customise the dashboard interface based on your preferred language. Changing the default language updates how the interface displays, making it easier to navigate and manage your website. This guide will show you how to change the default language in WP Squared using the Account Profile settings. Note: • If you do not yet have a WordPress hosting plan, you can compare the available plans that we currently offer on our WordPress hosting page and choose the one that best suits your needs. • Ensure that you have access to your WP Squared dashboard before proceeding. • Changing the default language will only affect the WP Squared interface and does not change your website’s content or language. • The selected language will be applied immediately after selection. 1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Account Profile from the left sidebar. 2. Under the Language Select tab, from the Language drop-down menu, select your preferred language. For example, Japanese (日本语). 3. Done! The interface will automatically refresh and display in the selected language. *The following languages are currently supported in WP Squared: - Brazilian Portuguese - Dutch - English - Finnish - French - German - Iberian Spanish - Indonesian - Italian - Japanese - Polish - Romanian - Thai - Turkish

Enabling CDN cache helps your WordPress website load faster by serving cached content from servers located closer to your visitors. This improves page loading speed and provides a smoother experience, especially for users accessing your website from different locations. With the WP Squared dashboard, you can enable CDN caching easily without installing additional plugins or making manual configurations. This guide shows you how to turn on CDN cache for your WordPress website using the WP Squared dashboard. *Before you begin: To enable CDN caching, you must have an active Cloudflare account. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a free Cloudflare account before proceeding. Cloudflare is the CDN provider used by WP Squared to help improve website loading speed by caching and delivering content more efficiently. Note: • CDN cache stores copies of your website’s static content (such as images, CSS, and JavaScript files) to improve loading speed. • Enabling CDN cache does not change your website’s content or design. • Changes may take a short time to take effect after enabling CDN cache. • If you make updates to your website and do not see the changes immediately, you may need to clear the CDN cache. 1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Manage Website next to the website you wish to enable CDN cache for. 2. Once redirected to the Overview page, on the right-hand side, next to SSL, you should see your CDN status right away. Click the CDN status directly, or the Advanced tab; either method takes you to the same page. 3. Under Nameservers and CDN, you should be able to locate the CDN Cache toggle. Click on the toggle to enable CDN cache. 4. A Content Delivery Network (CDN) prompt will appear. The CDN provider will be automatically selected for you*. Enter the global API key information, such as the email address used for your Cloudflare account, the API key, and the description. Once done, click Submit. *WP Squared uses Cloudflare as its built-in CDN provider, which is why Cloudflare is automatically selected, and no other CDN options are shown. Note: The description field is for reference only and does not affect CDN caching. You may enter any label (e.g., WP Squared CDN Cache) to help identify the API key. 5. Remove and replace the current nameservers, as instructed. You may click here for a guide on editing your domain’s DNS. Once done, click Finish. 6. Nameserver updates may take up to 24 hours to take effect. Once completed, your CDN integration will be automatically enabled. Successfully enabled CDN cache should look like the following.

Server caching helps improve your website’s loading speed by temporarily storing a saved version of your website’s content. However, after making changes such as updating content, changing themes, or adjusting plugin settings, you may not see the latest updates immediately. Clearing the server cache removes the stored cached files and forces the server to load the most recent version of your website. This guide explains how to clear the server cache using the WP Squared dashboard. *In WP Squared, server caching is managed through Nginx. Clearing the “Nginx cache” removes the server-level cached files and refreshes your website. Note: • Clearing the server cache does not delete your website content or files. • This action only removes temporary cached data stored by the server. • If you are using a CDN (such as Cloudflare), you may also need to clear the CDN cache separately. • It may take a few moments for the website to fully refresh after clearing the cache. 1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Clear NGINX® Cache in the top-right corner. 2. Done! Successfully clearing the server cache will look like the following, with the NGINX cache has been cleared prompt.

Plugins let you extend your WordPress website’s functionality without writing code. From security and performance enhancements to contact forms and SEO tools, plugins help customise how your website works. With WordPress hosting, you can easily install and manage plugins either through the 1) WP Squared dashboard or directly from the 2) WordPress admin dashboard, depending on your preference and workflow. Note: • You can install both free and paid WordPress plugins. • Installing plugins using the WP Squared dashboard is convenient for quick management, while the WordPress admin dashboard provides access to plugin details, ratings, and settings. • Only one plugin that does a specific job should be active at a time to prevent conflicts. • Only install plugins that are compatible with your WordPress and PHP versions to avoid potential issues.    

1. WP Squared dashboard plugins installation

1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Manage Website next to the website you wish to install plugins for. 2. Click on the Plugins tab. 3. Click + Install New Plugins. *Under Your Plugins, you should see a list of existing installed plugins with their status. You can toggle the status bar to deactivate or activate an existing plugin, or delete it by clicking the trash can icon under Actions. 4. Browse the available plugins using the filters or search bar. You can view its details before selecting the one you want to install. Once done, click Install. 5. Done! Successfully installing the plugin will look like the following, with the installed prompt. It should also be listed under your plugins. 6. To use the installed plugin, toggle the status bar to activate. Successfully activating the plugin will look like the following, with the plugin activation prompt.

2. WordPress admin dashboard plugins Installation

1. Upon reaching your WordPress admin dashboard, click Plugins > Add Plugin. 2. Browse the available plugins using the filters or search bar. You can view its details before selecting the one you want to install. Once done, click Install Now. 3. Done! Successful installation of the plugin will look like the following, with the Activate option enabled. To use the installed plugin, click Activate. 4. Activating the plugin successfully redirects you to the Installed Plugins page, which lists your existing installed plugins.

Themes control the overall design and layout of your WordPress website, including its colours, fonts, and page structure. With WordPress hosting, you can easily install and manage themes either through the 1) WP Squared dashboard or directly from the 2) WordPress admin dashboard, depending on your preference and workflow. Note: • WordPress offers a wide range of free themes, and you may also use paid (premium) themes from external providers if you have one. • Only one theme can be active at a time, but you may install multiple themes and switch between them later. • Installing themes using the WP Squared dashboard is ideal for quick management, while the WordPress admin dashboard gives you direct access to previews, ratings, and theme details.    

1. WP Squared dashboard themes installation

1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Manage Website next to the website you wish to install themes for. 2. Click on the Themes tab. 3. Click + Install New Theme. 4. Browse the available themes using the filters or search bar. You can preview each theme and view its details before selecting the one you want to install. Once done, click Install. 5. Done! Successfully installing the theme will look like the following, listed under your installed themes. To use the installed theme, hover over it and click Activate.

2. WordPress admin dashboard themes installation

1. Upon reaching your WordPress admin dashboard, click Appearance > Themes from the left sidebar. 2. Click Add Theme or the plus sign [+]. 3. Browse the available themes using the tabs, filters, or search bar. You can preview each theme and Install it directly from this page. 4. Done! Successfully installing the theme will look like the following, with the successfully installed prompt. To use the installed theme, hover over it and click Activate. Note: WordPress.org offers many well-rated themes that are suitable for hobby or testing websites. For professional or production websites, premium (paid) themes are recommended, as they typically provide better support, customisation options, and regular security updates. Always be cautious when using free, low-rated, or nulled themes, as they may pose security risks.

Keeping your WordPress website running on an up-to-date PHP version is important for security, performance, and compatibility with plugins and themes. WP Squared makes updating PHP safe and straightforward with two options: manual update and the Smart PHP Update system. The manual update allows you to select and apply your preferred PHP version directly. However, the Smart PHP Update system is recommended, as it automatically tests the new PHP version on a copy of your website in a safe staging environment. This ensures that updating PHP will not break your live website. After the test, you can review the results and decide whether to apply the update to your production website. With WP Squared, updating PHP is straightforward, and you have complete control over testing and safely applying changes. Note: • WP Squared supports the latest stable PHP versions for optimal security and performance. • The Smart PHP Update testing usually takes a few minutes, depending on your website size. • If the test shows compatibility issues, you can adjust your PHP version before applying changes to your live website. • Always consider backing up your website before performing any manual PHP updates.    

1. Manual PHP version update

1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Manage Website next to the website you wish to update the PHP version for. 2. Click on the Advanced tab. 3. Click on the PHP Settings drop-down menu. 4. To change or update your current PHP version, click on the drop-down list of available PHP versions to manually select your preferred PHP version. Once done, click Apply. 5. A prompt will appear, allowing you to run a backup before updating the PHP version or to proceed without one. As it is recommended to back up your website before performing any manual PHP updates, you can tick the option before clicking Update PHP. 6. Done! Successfully updating the PHP version manually will look like the following, with the successfully updated prompt.

2. Smart PHP Update

1. Up to step 4 in the first part, instead of clicking Apply, click Use Smart PHP Update after you have selected your preferred PHP version. 2. The system begins analysing your website using the selected PHP version. Once the analysis is complete, you can either View Test Site first or proceed with the update by clicking Update PHP Version. 3. Done! Successfully updating the PHP version using Smart PHP update will redirect you back to the Advanced tab.

Maintenance mode lets you temporarily close your WordPress website while you perform updates, edits, or troubleshooting. When enabled in the WP Squared dashboard, visitors will see a maintenance notice instead of your live website, indicating the website is temporarily unavailable and will be back soon. This feature is especially useful when your website is still under development or undergoing updates that could affect functionality or the user experience, helping you avoid showing incomplete content or broken pages to visitors. *What happens when maintenance mode is enabled? • Your website remains online in the background, but visitors will see a maintenance message. • Website owners can still log in to WordPress admin and continue working on the website update. • No content or settings are deleted or changed automatically. *When should you use maintenance mode? • Updating themes or plugins • Editing layouts or content • Performing troubleshooting or testing • Preparing your website before a relaunch Note: • Maintenance mode can be turned on or off at any time in the WP Squared dashboard. • Remember to turn off maintenance mode once your updates are complete so that visitors can access your website normally again. 1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click Manage Website next to the website you wish to enable maintenance mode for. 2. In the top-right corner next to the website title, click Maintenance Mode. 3. On the maintenance mode configuration page, there are several options available for you to customise the message visitors will see. You can fill in the fields as needed, upload an image for the maintenance mode page background, add a countdown timer, or include links to your social media pages. Once done, click Turn Maintenance Mode ON. You may also Preview the website with the customisations before you save changes. 4. Done! Successfully turning maintenance mode on will look like the following, with the maintenance mode toggle enabled. Note: You can easily turn off maintenance mode by clicking the same toggle. Note: This feature is available to all users of our WordPress hosting service who use the WP Squared dashboard. Maintenance mode can also be enabled directly from the WordPress admin dashboard. Please click here for the guide.

Domain forwarding allows you to redirect an existing domain you already own to your active WordPress website. As a result, visitors who access the forwarded domain will automatically be sent to your WordPress website. This guide explains how to set up and remove domain forwarding in the WP Squared dashboard, helping you manage multiple domains that point to the same WordPress website without creating separate websites. Note: • The domain you want to forward must use Z.com nameservers (ns-wh1.web.z.com, ns-wh2.web.z.com). • All domain forwarding actions: adding and removing, are performed directly in the WP Squared dashboard.    

1. How to add a forwarding domain

1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, select the vertical ellipsis (⋮) option next to the website you wish to add a forward, then click Add Forwarding. 2. To point an existing domain that you own to your WordPress website, select the Use a different domain that you own option and enter the domain you wish to use. Then, select the type of redirect you want to enable. Once done, click Add Domain. Note: Domain forwarding in WP Squared lets you redirect visitors from your domain to your WordPress website. Please note that domain masking (where the forwarded domain remains visible in the browser address bar) is not available, meaning the website’s main domain will appear in the browser after redirection. 3. Done! Successfully adding of domain will look like the following, with the Forward domain successfully added prompt.

2. How to edit a forwarding domain

Note: You cannot change the forwarded domain itself once it is set up. To use a different domain, you will need to remove the existing forwarding and add the new domain. However, you can update the redirect type (e.g., 301 permanent or 302 temporary). 1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, select the drop-down arrow next to the website to view the current list of forwarded domains. Select the vertical ellipsis (⋮) option next to the forwarded domain and click Manage Forwarding. 2. Select the desired redirect type, then click Update Forwarded Domain. 3. Done! Successfully updating the redirect type will look like the following, with the Forward domain updated successfully prompt.

3. How to remove a forwarding domain

1. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, select the drop-down arrow next to the website to view the current list of forwarded domains. Select the vertical ellipsis (⋮) option next to the forwarded domain and click Delete. 2. Confirm you want to remove the forwarded domain by clicking Delete once again. 3. Done! Successfully removing the domain automatically removes the drop-down arrow next to the website, indicating that the website has no current forwarded domains.

To reset your WordPress admin password directly in the browser, you will need access to the admin email address used during activation or installation. Note: If you do not have access to your admin email address, refer to our guide on how to locate your WordPress admin login details (username, email, password setup). To reset your WordPress admin password directly in the browser: 1. First, access the WordPress login page directly by entering your login link in your browser. Simply go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin (replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain name). 2. Click the Lost your password? option below. Note: The “Lost your password?” option will not work if you are still using the default admin email (admin@yourdomain.com) because that email address does not exist. To resolve this, 1. Access the WordPress admin page from WP Squared, then reset the WordPress admin password directly, then 2. Update your admin email address to a valid one, then use “Lost your password?” to reset it. You can also refer to our guide on how to locate your WordPress admin login details (username, email, password setup). 3. Enter the admin email address linked to your WordPress account. Once done, click Get New Password. Note: To complete the password reset, you will need access to the admin email associated with your WordPress account. 4. Next, check your email for the confirmation link. You should receive an email with the Subject: [Password Reset] from WordPress. To reset your password, click the password reset link in the email. 5. Enter your new password or generate one. Once done, click Save Password. 6. Done! A successful password reset should look like the following. You can click Log in to log in to WordPress using your new password.

Adding a domain name to your WordPress hosting account allows you to create additional websites under the same plan. With Z.com’s WordPress hosting, you can easily connect new domains and manage multiple websites from one place. Once your domain is added, you can also enable free SSL to keep your website secure and build trust with your visitors. Note: Depending on your WordPress hosting plan, you can add multiple domain names to create separate WordPress websites. Before adding a domain, make sure its nameservers are correctly pointed to Z.com’s (ns-wh1.web.z.com, ns-wh2.web.z.com). This ensures your domain connects properly to your WordPress hosting account. If your domain is under Z.com, you can click here to refer to our guide on how to edit your domain DNS. To add a new domain name: 1. Log in to WP Squared. Upon reaching your WP Squared dashboard, click + Create New Site. 2. Select the Use a domain that you own option and enter the domain name in the field. Once done, click Continue. 3. Enter your desired Website Name and Tagline. Once done, click Next, Choose a Theme. 4. Choose a theme for how your website looks. You can always change this later. Once done, click Continue. 5. Done! Once the setup, which may take a few minutes, is complete, you should be redirected to your WP Squared dashboard. Here, you will see the new domain name successfully added to your list of websites. To check and enable free SSL for your website: 1. Kindly note that WP Squared automatically installs an SSL certificate for each domain. To check for free SSL for your website, click Manage Website, which is aligned with your website. 2. Under Overview, you will see the SSL status indicator on the right side. The SSL status indicator will display a green check mark when your certificate is valid and requires no further action.