Managing WordPress servers just got easier with FlyWP. The new FlyWP Server CLI is a powerful command-line tool is here to help you manage, troubleshoot, and automate your WordPress sites without needing deep Docker expertise.
What’s New?
With simple commands, you can control server services, site management, and debugging, saving time and ensuring consistency across all your servers inside FlyWP.
- Easier Server Management – Start, stop, and restart sites and services with quick commands.
- No Docker expertise required: Manage containers, databases, and services with simple commands.
- Preconfigured stacks: MySQL, Redis, Nginx Proxy, and Ofelia are automatically set up and managed.
- Automated WP-CLI Commands – Run WP-CLI in a single command.
- Centralized Site Control – Apply all CLI commands on all sites from one place, whether on staging, or production.
- Instant Debugging – Access logs, restart containers, and check system status instantly.
How to Use FlyWP Server CLI
Follow these steps to quickly get started with FlyWP Server CLI:
1. Install FlyWP CLI
Before installing, ensure you have:
- Docker installed (container management).
- Docker Compose (for multi-container orchestration).
Run this command in your terminal:
curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/flywp/server-cli/main/install.sh | sudo bashTo check if it’s installed correctly, run:
fly --help2. Check System Status
If you want to check how your server is performing? Get an overview with:
fly status3. Manage Server Services (Base Docker Compose)
FlyWP includes MySQL, Redis, Nginx Proxy, and Ofelia as core services. You can control them easily with the following commands.
To start services:
fly base startTo stop services:
fly base stopTo restart services:
fly base restart4. Manage Your Sites
You can start, stop, restart, and check logs for your WordPress site by using the commands mentioned below:
To start site:
fly start --domain example.comTo stop site:
fly stop --domain example.comTo restart the site:
fly restart --domain example.comTo check logs:
fly logs --domain example.comTo run WP-CLI commands:
fly wp --domain example.comNote: If you’re inside the site folder, you don’t need to specify –domain. Just use the commands as follows:
fly start
fly wp
fly logs5. Handy Global Commands
If you are willing to manage all sites on a server at once, you can follow the commands below:
To start all sites:
fly sites startTo stop all sites:
fly sites stopTo restart all sites:
fly sites restartTo discover in-depth guidance for FlyWP Server CLI, please read the documentation below.
With FlyWP Server CLI, you get an easy way to handle your sites, services, and debugging right from your terminal. Give it a try and see how much time you save.
If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Feel free to reach us on Live Chat or send us an email at [email protected].
