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
- Go to Databases.
- Click Add Database.
- Set database name.
- Create database user with strong password.
- Save credentials securely.
- 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.