EasyWP updates

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October 2024

Turn HackGuardian on and off from the side panel

You can now activate and deactivate HackGuardian directly from the EasyWP Manager side panel. When activated, HackGuardian shields your WordPress site from malicious scripts. However, you should turn the feature off when accessing SFTP, updating WordPress, and installing plugins and themes. 

Here’s how to access HackGuardian using the EasyWP Manager side panel:

1. Log in to your Spaceship account and go to the Launchpad. 
2. Under Hosting, select EasyWP Manager. 
3. Choose the EasyWP subscription for which you would like to enable HackGuardian and select Manage.
4. Navigate to the Security tab.
5. Press the toggle to enable HackGuardian. The switch will turn blue, and the status will say “Enabled”.  
6. When necessary, disable HackGuardian by pressing the toggle again. The switch will turn gray, and the status will say “Disabled”.

August 2024

Safely get on with your project with new MalwareGuardian

To complement our recently launched security tool HackGuardian, and to build on the new EasyWP Guardian suite of security features, we’re introducing MalwareGuardian. 

Available on all EasyWP plans, MalwareGuardian automatically scans and removes malware without impacting your site's performance. The tool provides reports on potential threats and, on Turbo or Supersonic plans, offers automatic malware removal.

Key benefits of MalwareGuardian:

• Protects your data
• Prevents downtime
• Comprehensive scan reports 
• No impact on daily operations
• Boosts your reputation
• Saves you money
• Automated scanning
• Automated cleaning*

*Automated cleaning is only available on Turbo and Supersonic plans. It will be activated by default, but can be turned on and off using a toggle in the Security tab of the EasyWP Dashboard.

Now connect CDN during unboxing 

Making sure your WordPress website is fast, reliable, and secure from the beginning is essential if you want to attract and keep visitors on your site. That’s why we’ve introduced the ability to connect a content delivery network (CDN) during the Unbox™ process. 

Connecting a CDN plan during unboxing can be completed following the Domain Selection step. Simply select a CDN plan (Basic, Medium, or Advanced) for your domain using the drop down box. CDN Basic plan can be obtained for free and then renewed at the standard renewal price. 

What is a CDN?

A content delivery network (CDN) is a global network of servers that caches your WordPress site’s content to ensure fast delivery. Instead of loading content from one server, a CDN delivers it from a location closer to the visitor.

Benefits of a CDN

Faster speeds
A CDN reduces loading times by storing content on servers worldwide.

Better security
It helps protect your site by distributing content across multiple servers.

Easy management
Control and optimize your CDN setup with simple tools.

July 2024

New way to secure your site

You now have more choices regarding protecting your website with a new SSL certificate. In addition to PositiveSSL, which is automatically reinstalled annually, you can now choose SSL from a free certificate authority, which is automatically reinstalled every 90 days.

Get Spacemail when it suits you 

Missed selecting Spacemail during unboxing? You can now get Spacemail directly via the EasyWP Manager. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Spaceship account and go to the Launchpad. 
2. Under Hosting, select EasyWP Manager. 
3. Choose the relevant EasyWP subscription and click the ellipsis (3 vertical dots).
4. Select Get email.

Help wizard for configuring DNS settings for external domains 

If you have an external domain, you need to configure your DNS settings to ensure connected products work correctly. You can access the guides either when you Unbox™ or in EasyWP Manager.

How to access DNS configuration guides via EasyWP Manager

1. Log in to your Spaceship account and go to the Launchpad.
2. Under Hosting, select EasyWP Manager.
3. Choose the relevant EasyWP subscription for the external domain. You will see the warning 'Configure your DNS settings for the product to work correctly.'
4. Select the warning message to view the guides* 

*More DNS options are available if you have a website created.

June 2024

Easily manage your website from an all-in-one dashboard

The newly launched EasyWP Dashboard gives you a clearer picture of your website with more features than before. From one central location, you can now manage backups, access website files, check your site performance, and boost security.

How to access your EasyWP Dashboard

1. Log in to your Spaceship account and go to the Launchpad. 
2. Under Hosting, select EasyWP Manager. 
3. Choose the relevant EasyWP subscription and select Manage.

Note: You can access every feature of the EasyWP Dashboard using the EasyWP Manager side panel.

The EasyWP Dashboard contains the following areas:

• Backups: Easily create new backups and view old ones. 
• Files & Database: View SFTP information to access your website files and login details for database access. 
• Analytics: View detailed CPU and RAM usage to monitor your website’s performance. 
• Security: Protect your website from the latest cyber threats. 

May 2024

Keep your website safe with HackGuardian

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep your WordPress website secure, we’ve launched a free security tool called HackGuardian. The new feature — built in-house for EasyWP users — makes your WordPress site more resistant to cyberattacks. 

Being open to malware, installing outdated plugins and themes, and more can make your WordPress site vulnerable. When you activate HackGuardian, it locks down your WordPress file system in a partially read-only mode. This approach ensures essential functions operate normally while protecting your system from unauthorized tampering. 

Here’s what you can expect when HackGuardian is enabled:

• Partial, read-only mode —  Your website will be protected without impacting file permissions or ownership.
• Media management — You can still upload new images, create forms, etc. 
• Routine operations — EasyWP dashboard activities, like creating backups or putting your site into maintenance mode aren’t affected.
• Flexible control — Easily toggle between protected and normal modes directly from your EasyWP dashboard or the WordPress admin panel, allowing for simple updates and changes when needed.

How to enable or disable HackGuardian

You can turn HackGuardian on or off via EasyWP Manager or the WordPress admin panel.

EasyWP Manager 

1. Log in to your Spaceship account and go to the Launchpad. 
2. Under Hosting, select EasyWP Manager. 
3. Choose the EasyWP subscription for which you would like to enable HackGuardian and select Manage.
4. Navigate to the Security tab.
5. Press the toggle to enable HackGuardian. The switch will turn green, and the status will say "Enabled".  
6. When necessary, disable HackGuardian by pressing the toggle again. The switch will turn gray, and the status will say "Disabled".

WordPress admin panel

1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
2. Press the toggle to enable HackGuardian. The switch will turn green.
3. When necessary, disable HackGuardian by pressing the toggle again. The switch will turn gray.