We’re thrilled to announce a major enhancement to FlyWP: support for ARM processors! 🎉
This enhancement brings a new level of performance, efficiency, and compatibility to your FlyWP-powered websites.
Apr 25, 2024
Changelog
All the latest updates, improvements, and fixes to FlyWP.
Apr 18, 2024
Deploy New Servers Directly Through FlyWP
We’ve just launched a big new feature that makes getting started with FlyWP easier than before.
FlyWP Partners with DigitalOcean
When you try to create a new server, you’d now see a brand-new section “Provision through FlyWP” on top of the server creation page. Previously, to get started with FlyWP you required a server to get started, as FlyWP lacked the feature to provision server on its own. Well, that’s a thing of the past now.
Mar 31, 2024
New: SFTP File Manager
Good news from FlyWP! Managing your website’s files has become easier with our new SFTP File Manager integrated directly into your site management dashboard.
What’s New:
- File Management at Your Fingertips: Navigate through your website’s file structure without needing to SSH into your server.
- File Operations Simplified: Effortlessly rename, delete, and create new files and folders right from the dashboard.
- Upload Without Limits: Our chunked upload method allows you to upload large files, bypassing any site-imposed file size restrictions.
You can now navigate your site’s directories, and manage files without needing to access the server via SSH. Create, rename, and delete files or folders in just a few clicks. Plus, uploading large files is no longer a headache, thanks to our new chunked upload feature, which lets you bypass any site upload limits.
We’ve started with the essentials, but this is just the beginning. More sophisticated features, such as file editing and archive management, are on the way.
Mar 25, 2024
Management and Security Enhancements
We’re excited to share the latest updates that enhance the management and security features of FlyWP. We have added two “Manage” sections for servers and sites.
For Server:
- Service Management Made Simple: Easily restart server-wide services such as Nginx proxy, MySQL, Redis, and Ofelia directly from the new Manage tab in your server dashboard.
- Enhanced SSH/SFTP Accessibility: SSH/SFTP information has been repositioned for better visibility in the UI, complete with convenient copy functionality.
- Security Upgrades: The root password for MySQL was previously sent via email upon server provisioning. Now, for enhanced security, it has been removed from emails. These credentials are now securely accessible within the server dashboard UI.
Mar 11, 2024
New Feature: Email Sending
Now, you have the flexibility to utilize either a custom SMTP server or one from our list of supported providers for sending emails. No longer is it necessary to employ a custom SMTP plugin within your WordPress site. We’ve streamlined the process by automatically configuring the email sending settings for you natively.
Our integration seamlessly supports the following providers:
- Postmark
- SendGrid
- Mailgun
Mar 04, 2024
New Feature: Easy Cron Job Scheduling
We’re pleased to announce the release of a highly requested feature: the ability to manage Cron Jobs directly from the FlyWP dashboard. This new functionality allows users to automate repetitive tasks on their server with ease.
What’s New:
- Simplified Cron Job Creation: Users can now add Cron Jobs through the FlyWP dashboard with a user-friendly interface.
- Flexible Scheduling Options: Choose how often your jobs run, with options ranging from every minute to monthly, or even upon reboot.
- User-Specific Execution: Assign Cron Jobs to specific users on your system for better control and security.
- Instant Feedback: Get immediate confirmation when a new Cron Job is created, with all details readily visible in the dashboard.
Setting up a Cron Job is straightforward:
- Navigate to the ‘Crons‘ tab.
- Click on ‘Add Cron‘ to schedule a new job.
- Fill in the command, user, and frequency.
- Confirm the creation and the new job will appear in your Cron Job list, ready to go.
This update is part of our commitment to providing powerful, yet easy-to-use tools to manage your server environment more effectively.
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy automating!
Feb 29, 2024
Redis Cache Management Is Now in Dashboard
We’re excited to announce an update that streamlines the caching management experience for FlyWP users. Redis Object Cache control is now directly accessible from the FlyWP dashboard, making it easier than ever to handle your site’s caching needs.
What’s New:
- Dashboard Integration: Redis Object Cache enable/disable functionality is now a part of the FlyWP dashboard.
- Renamed Sidebar: The sidebar previously known as “Page Caching” has been aptly renamed to “Caching” to reflect the broader scope of caching options available, including page and object caching.
- Simplified Cache Clearing: Clear your site’s page and object cache with the click of a button directly from the dashboard, ensuring your content is fresh and your site is performing at its best.
Additional Details:
- The “Caching” page now includes options for both FastCGI Cache and Redis Object Cache.
- Enabling Redis Object Cache can significantly speed up your website by storing database query results and API calls in fast-access memory.
- This update aims to provide more control and flexibility to website administrators and developers directly through the FlyWP interface.
To manage your site’s cache, simply go to the “Caching” tab in your dashboard. Here, you’ll find the options to toggle FastCGI and Redis Object Cache, as well as to clear the cache as needed.
We hope this update enhances your FlyWP experience, providing more convenience and control over your site’s performance.
Happy caching!
Feb 22, 2024
Introducing Dark Mode 🌙 and Minor Style Improvements
We’re thrilled to unveil the latest enhancement to your FlyWP experience: Dark Mode! Say goodbye to eye strain and hello to a sleek, stylish interface designed to complement your workflow, day or night.
With Dark Mode, navigating your FlyWP platform becomes effortlessly smooth as you immerse yourself in a visually stunning environment. Whether you’re burning the midnight oil on a project or simply prefer a more subdued aesthetic, Dark Mode offers the perfect solution.
Feb 18, 2024
New Feature: Restart a Server from FlyWP Dashboard
When you go to “Actions” you can now restart a server from FlyWP dashboard. Navigate and click on “Restart Server” to confirm and reboot the server.
Feb 08, 2024
Git Integration for Bedrock-Based WordPress Sites
We are excited to announce a new feature that greatly simplifies the workflow for developers and site administrators: Git repository support for creating and managing WordPress sites. This new feature is designed to integrate with Bedrock, a modern WordPress stack that helps you get started with the best development tools and project structure.
Key Highlights:
- Seamless Git Integration: Connect with popular Git hosting providers like GitHub to deploy and manage your WordPress sites easily. Support for GitLab and Bitbucket is coming soon.
- Bedrock Support: Take advantage of Bedrock’s improved folder structure, easier configuration, and enhanced security features.
- Effortless Deployment: Clone your repository directly when creating a new site, or set up a deployment script for continuous integration.
- Push to Deploy: Activate ‘Push to Deploy‘ for your WordPress site and have your code changes automatically deployed upon push to your chosen branch.
- Enhanced Control: Manage your environment variables directly from the FlyWP portal for better security and control over your WordPress configuration.
Getting Started
- Connect Your GitHub Account: In your FlyWP dashboard, navigate to Profile >Settings> Git Providers (If you’re logged in at FlyWP, access it here directly) And then click on the Connect your button. This secure connection enables the seamless flow of your projects from GitHub to FlyWP.
- Authorize your account: In the next step, you will need to authorize your account with FlyWP.
- Now, when you add new sites — choose “Install from a Git repository” and follow the on-screen instructions to get started
Whenever you push anything new to your Git repo, it’ll trigger the automated deployment and the changes would automatically deployed for the site you have configured. Read more about the feature with detailed documentation here
This feature is now available to all users and can be accessed from the “Create Site” section. Once a site has been created via the Git integration, you will see the “Deployment” tab, which includes Git options and deployment settings.
We hope this update will make managing your WordPress sites more efficient and enjoyable. As always, we value your feedback and look forward to hearing about your experience with this new feature.
Happy Coding!
Jan 04, 2024
Bulk Update Plugins and Themes from FlyWP Dashboard
Now when you login and access any site, you can
- View which plugins and themes are outdated and needs updates
- Bulk update themes
- Bulk update plugins
Dec 31, 2023
Add Firewall Rules from FlyWP’s New Dedicated Firewall Manager
This update introduces a new feature for firewall management. To access it, just go to the “Server” section and click on “Firewall.” You’ll find the option there.
