We are thrilled to announce a series of powerful updates and enhancements to the FlyWP platform. These updates simplify your workflow, optimize server performance, and provide even better compatibility with WordPress tools.

Clone and Transfer Your Site To Different Servers With Ease

Managing multiple environments has never been easier. FlyWP now offers two highly anticipated features:

• Clone to a Different Server: Seamlessly duplicate your site to a new server, perfect for creating staging environments or scaling your projects to new infrastructure. You can invoke the new feature by going to the Settings of the website

• Transfer Site to a Different Server: You can now effortlessly move your existing site to a different server with just a few clicks. There are no technical barriers or hassle — just a straightforward transfer process.

With these features, FlyWP ensures your sites are always where you need them, ready for deployment or testing.

How to Clone or Transfer Your WordPress Websites Across Servers?

You can easily clone or migrate your WordPress websites within the same servers or a different one very easily with FlyWP. The process is the same as before.

Navigate to Site → Setting Menu. There you’ll get the Clone and Transfer feature. To get the step-by-step guidance, read our docs.

PHP 8.3 Support and Imagick Extension

We’ve re-enabled support for PHP 8.3 and the Imagick PHP extension. This would ensure enhanced plugin compatibility (all those image optimization plugins that depend on Imagick should work fine). This update ensures all your favorite plugins are compatible with FlyWP. We’ll also add support for PHP 8.4 and Ubuntu 24.04 soon.

Smoother, Seamless SSL Renewals

Previously, we received tickets where the SSL renewal didn’t happen properly. We’ve tried to investigate further and made many improvements under the hood to ensure that we handle SSL and its renewals properly. We’ve applied fixes to ensure Let’s Encrypt challenges pass successfully, without any user intervention.

• Seamless Auto-Renewals: SSL certificates should be renewed without interruptions in a hassle-free way.
• Failure Email Notifications: In the rare event of a failure, you’ll receive a detailed email explaining the issue and providing actionable steps to resolve it.

Redis Cache Optimization for OpenLiteSpeed Servers

FlyWP now automatically configures the correct cache settings for Redis via the Litespeed Cache plugin on OpenLiteSpeed servers. This enhancement means improved caching and faster website performance without manual configuration. The preferred method would always be “Redis” and the host and port would be properly filled up for all newer sites. We’ve also fixed this automatically for all existing sites as well.

Improved Docker and MySQL Bin Log Management

We received many support queries regarding file usage because of server logs. We are ending this by limiting the file sizes of Docker and MySQL BIn logs.

To ensure optimal server health, FlyWP will enforce fixed-size MySQL bin logs and Docker logs. This update prevents excessive log growth, avoiding potential server crashes and ensuring smooth, reliable site operations. Also, we’ve automatically applied the fixes to all existing sites as well

Minor Fixes and Enhancements

We’ve also addressed several small bugs and implemented general improvements to ensure FlyWP continues to deliver a top-notch user experience. This includes

• SMTP File Deletion Issue: We fixed incorrect behavior where removing an SMTP provider replaced the msmtpre file with a folder.
• Certificate Renewal Optimizations: We removed unnecessary commands that tried to reload NGINX to streamline the certificate renewal process.
• Typography Improvement: The blogs, docs, and changelog pages should feel easier on the eyes, as we’ve implemented Tailwind Typography on our website.
• Other minor fixes and enhancements: We’re always improving our system for stability. We pushed many minor under-the-hood changes that should make things more snappy and stable.

These updates reaffirm our commitment to empowering WordPress developers and site owners with the tools they need for efficient and stress-free server management. Explore these features today and take your WordPress projects to the next level.

Feel free to reach us on our support channel if you have any query

As we step into 2025, we’re happy to introduce many new enhancements and fixes to take your FlyWP experience to the next level. We’ve made things smoother and better for an exciting year ahead. Let’s check out the all updates!

What’s New in This Release?

We have rolled out a range of updates and improvements to simplify server management and WordPress experience with FlyWP.

1. New Backup Regions Added in Digital Ocean

If you use Digital Ocean for your backups, we’ve got something special for you! We’ve added 02 new regions on top of our existing ones. It gives you more choices for storing your backups. The new regions are: 

1. LON1 (London)
2. TOR1 (Toronto)

Now, you can choose the backup location that suits you the best. Also, it enhances flexibility and stronger data resilience.

2. Extended Backup List on Dashboard

Great news! You can now see over 200 latest backups on your dashboard, way up from the previous 30. This means you can keep track of your backup history much more easily.

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Fixes & Enhancements

We have brought some fixes and enhancements to our existing modules. Let’s check all those:

1. Improved Site Deletion Process

We’ve fine-tuned the site deletion process and job management for better efficiency.

2. Updated Site Details Page UI

We got requests in our community to bring the tweaks to the Site Details UI. Following that, we refreshed the UI with the mentioned changes:

• We have removed the “Cloned” badge for cloned sites to reduce clutter.
• We have added an Nginx logo to help users quickly identify Nginx-based sites.

3. Litespeed Configuration Fixes

• We’ve fixed an important caching issue! Before, even though we supported Redis cache, the settings would always default to Memcached, which caused some issues. Now when you create a new site, Redis will be automatically selected as your caching method – exactly as it should be.

• We have disabled caching for admin pages by default to improve backend usability. But if you want to re-enable it, then turn on the option from the LightSpeed cache plugin’s settings.

4. Enhanced File Manager UI

We have improved usability with a refreshed File Manager interface:

• Replaced the Extract icon for ZIP and other bundle formats. It has now become more user-friendly.

5. Email Setting Improvements

We have upgraded the email settings for your better experience while using FlyWP. 

• ​​The custom SMTP ports now connect faster and more smoothly.
• Updated UI with helpful notices.
• Provided preset ports based on encryption type selection. You can also customize the ports as you require. We recommend using port 587 (TLS) for secure and better email sending.

We’re always working to make your server management better at FlyWP. These updates bring you an even more reliable experience. Need help? Just reach out to us at [email protected], we’re here for you!

Email communication is vital for modern web platforms, ensuring seamless interaction with your audience. Recently, a challenge arose with Postmark and Mailgun settings, where verification and configuration changes weren’t saving. This caused disruptions for administrators relying on these services. We’re thrilled to share that the issue has been resolved. In this changelog, we’ll explore the problem, the fix, and what it means for your WordPress site.

The Issue

Users can now successfully verify their email settings for Postmark and Mailgun. The verification process has been enhanced and is fully functional, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience. 

• Verification Failure on Save Settings: The system verification request was failing as a result the settings were not being saved. 

The Resolution

Here’s what we did to resolve the issue:

• API Integration Update: We updated the API handlers to ensure that communication with Postmark and Mailgun is seamless, even under varying server conditions. This included better error handling to provide clearer feedback to users during the verification process.
• Database Patching: We overhauled the database interaction code to ensure that changes to email settings are saved immediately and reliably.
• Enhanced Testing: Rigorous testing was conducted with various email configurations and combinations to ensure the fix works across all scenarios.

Enhancement

Here’s the list of the enhancements you would enjoy with this update: 

• Improved Reliability: With the fix in place, you can now trust that your email settings for Postmark and Mailgun will verify without a hitch. This reliability assures that your email campaigns and transactional emails will be operated smoothly as they should.

• Seamless Configuration Updates: Changes to your email configuration settings will now be saved and verified correctly. It reduces the frustration of re-entering the same information multiple times.

How to connect Postmark or Mailgun with FlyWP

Login to your FlyWP dashboard, then navigate to Server → Site → Email. There you will get configuration details fields, fill those up correctly. Then click on the “Verify Connection and Save Changes” button. You’re done. 

If you want more guidance, check our docs with a step-by-step guide. 

What You Need to Know

If you’ve faced issues with Postmark or Mailgun settings in the past, here’s what to do now:

1. Check Your Settings: Go to your FlyWP panel and navigate to your site’s Email settings.
2. Re-enter API Keys: Re-enter your Postmark or Mailgun API credentials to ensure they’re up-to-date.
3. Verify the Settings: Use the “Verify Connection and Save Changes” button to confirm that the system can communicate with the email service and save your settings.

Note: For our custom email SMTPs, we recommend using port 587 (TLS) for secure and better email sending.

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Best Practices to Configure Email at FlyWP

To avoid future issues, follow these tips:

• Keep Credentials Secure: Always store your API keys securely and never share them publicly.
• Test Regularly: Periodically verify your email settings to catch potential issues early.
• Monitor Email Logs: Use email logs to track delivery success rates and troubleshoot any anomalies.

Finally, we’re happy to resolve the verification and settings-saving issues and enhance our email connectivity module with Postmark and Mailgun. As always, your feedback helps us improve. If you encounter any further issues or have suggestions for new features, don’t hesitate to reach out at [email protected].

Welcome to our brand new Affiliate Program on FlyWP that’s been launched! Through this module, you got the opportunity to earn generous commissions by promoting FlyWP – an industry-leading WordPress server management solution. We offer you all the tools and resources to succeed with your affiliate journey. You can earn a flat 20% commission for every qualified sale that’s been made with your referral.

Let’s go through the program in a nutshell.

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In response to our users’ feedback, we have released the Redis Credentials on your FlyWP dashboard. Previously, only database credentials were available, but with this update, our end-users have full access to Redis credentials, unlocking a new level of customization and control over the WordPress caching systems. Explore in detail what comes more with this release.

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Introducing the powerful Restore feature on FlyWP, making the full recovery of your WordPress website easier than ever. Nothing to fear about unexpected errors on your site. It’s super easy to roll back to a previous state.

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Following our roadmap, we’re excited to roll out our latest feature—the Centralized Updates feature on FlyWP. This powerful tool streamlines your multi-website management by allowing you to view and apply updates across all your sites from one place. You don’t need to go to each website’s settings anymore to check what’s not updated, everything you will get in the same interface.

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Following our roadmap, we’ve focused on delivering a robust role-based permission system, multi-layer accessibility, fine-grained access control, and an improved user experience to streamline your team management processes. Meet our latest feature, the Granular Team Permission on board.

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Due to overwhelming demand from our FlyWP community, we prioritized the integration of OpenLiteSpeed (OLS) to make sure FlyWP remains as your best choice to host WordPress sites on reliable cloud servers effortlessly. We recognize the critical importance of site speed, performance and overwhelming demand of FlyWP. Our team worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless integration of OLS, providing a robust and flexible server management experience without technical complexities.

Today, we’re proud to introduce LiteSpeed (OpenLiteSpeed) support on FlyWP

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Recently, we discovered how PHP workers affected a few customers with high resource usage. We learned a few new things along the way and thought how we could cater to our audience better.

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At FlyWP, we are always committed to enhancing your WordPress management experience with powerful and efficient tools. We are excited to announce the latest updates to FlyWP, bringing you a host of new features, enhancements, and crucial fixes to improve your experience with our platform. Here’s a detailed overview of what’s new —

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