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File and Database Management

File operations

  • Upload and download via File Manager or FTP.
  • Edit quick config files in browser editor.
  • Adjust permissions only when necessary.

File permission baseline

  • Folders: 755
  • Files: 644
  • Never set 777 unless short-lived emergency workaround.

Create database + user

  1. Go to Databases.
  2. Click Add Database.
  3. Set database name.
  4. Create database user with strong password.
  5. Save credentials securely.

Access database tools

  • MySQL/MariaDB: phpMyAdmin
  • PostgreSQL: pg tools (if enabled)

Import/export

  • Export before major updates.
  • Import SQL dump into target database.
  • Verify app config (wp-config.php, .env, etc.) points to new DB.