Domains, hosting & email
Hosting
70 guides across 13 sections
Hosting40
- Backups on FlywheelHow automatic and manual backups work on Flywheel, how to restore a backup, and what to do if something goes wrong.
- Backups on KinstaHow automatic and manual backups work on Kinsta, how to restore a backup, and the different backup options available.
- Backups on WP EngineHow WP Engine's backup system (Backup Points) works, how to restore a backup, and how to create a manual backup before big changes.
- Caching on KinstaHow Kinsta's built-in server-level caching works, how to clear the cache, and when you might need to purge it.
- Caching on WP EngineHow WP Engine's built-in caching (EverCache) works, why it matters for site speed, and when and how to clear the cache.
- Flywheel billing & plansAn overview of Flywheel's hosting plans, how billing works, and what to do if you have a question about your invoice.
- Flywheel hosting: overviewAn overview of Flywheel managed WordPress hosting — what it offers, who it's for, and why we recommend it for many of our clients.
- Hosting terms, explained simplyA plain-English A–Z glossary of web hosting terminology — from bandwidth to uptime — with no technical jargon required.
- Hosting vs email: why they're separateLearn why your website hosting and your business email are completely separate services — and why changing one doesn't affect the other.
- How DNS & hosting fit togetherLearn how your domain name connects to your hosting server through DNS, and why this matters when making changes to your site.
- How to choose a hostLearn how Chykalophia selects the right hosting platform for your WordPress site, and what factors matter most.
- How to contact your host's supportWhen and how to reach Flywheel, WP Engine, or Kinsta support directly — and when to contact Chykalophia instead.
- Kinsta billing & plansAn overview of Kinsta's hosting plans, how billing works, and how to manage your MyKinsta account billing.
- Kinsta hosting: overviewAn overview of Kinsta managed WordPress hosting — what it offers, how it's built, and why we recommend it for performance-focused sites.
- Logging in to FlywheelStep-by-step instructions for logging in to your Flywheel hosting account and accessing your WordPress site.
- Logging in to MyKinstaStep-by-step instructions for logging in to MyKinsta, accessing your site dashboard, and getting into WordPress admin.
- Logging in to WP EngineStep-by-step instructions for logging in to the WP Engine User Portal and accessing your WordPress site.
- Renewing hosting & avoiding lapsesHow to make sure your hosting subscription renews on time and what to do if it lapses — so your website never goes offline unexpectedly.
- SSL on FlywheelHow SSL certificates work on Flywheel, how to check your certificate status, and what to do if you see a security warning.
- SSL on KinstaHow Kinsta manages free SSL certificates via Cloudflare, how to check your certificate status, and what to do if you see a security warning.
- SSL on WP EngineHow SSL certificates are managed on WP Engine, how to check your certificate status, and what to do if you see a security warning.
- Staging & development environments on WP EngineHow to use WP Engine's staging and development environments to test changes safely before they go live.
- Staging environments on KinstaHow to create, use, and push a staging environment on Kinsta, including selective push options for files and database.
- Staging sites on FlywheelHow to create, use, and push a staging site on Flywheel — including how to copy from live and push changes back to production.
- The Flywheel dashboard explainedA plain-English tour of the Flywheel site dashboard — what each section does and where to find key features.
- The MyKinsta dashboard explainedA plain-English tour of the MyKinsta control panel — what each section does and where to find key features for managing your site.
- The WP Engine User Portal explainedA plain-English tour of the WP Engine User Portal — what each section does and how to find key features for your site.
- Troubleshooting hosting problemsStep-by-step guidance for diagnosing and resolving the most common hosting issues — from site downtime to SSL warnings to slow loading.
- Understanding your hosting billA plain-English breakdown of what you're paying for on your hosting invoice — including plans, overages, add-ons, and what's covered.
- Uptime, downtime & what they meanLearn what uptime and downtime mean for your website, how they're measured, what causes downtime, and what to do when your site goes offline.
- Website hosting, explainedEverything you need to know about hosting your website — from the basics to managing your account on Flywheel, WP Engine, or Kinsta.
- What happens when we migrate your hostA plain-English walkthrough of the host migration process — what we do, what you need to do, and what to expect.
- What is a CDN?Learn what a content delivery network (CDN) is, how it speeds up your website, and why managed WordPress hosts include one.
- What is a staging site?Learn what a staging site is, why it matters, and how we use it to test changes safely before they go live on your website.
- What is managed WordPress hosting?Learn what managed WordPress hosting is, how it differs from basic hosting, and why we use it for our clients' sites.
- What is SSL & HTTPS?Learn what SSL certificates and HTTPS are, why they matter for your website, and how they're managed on your hosting platform.
- What is web hosting?A plain-English explanation of what web hosting is, why every website needs it, and how it fits into your online presence.
- Who pays for hosting?A plain-English explanation of how hosting costs are handled between you and Chykalophia — and what to expect depending on your arrangement.
- WP Engine billing & plansAn overview of WP Engine's hosting plans, how billing works, and what to do if you have a question about your account charges.
- WP Engine hosting: overviewAn overview of WP Engine managed WordPress hosting — what it offers, who it's for, and how it differs from other platforms.
Developer platforms8
- Amazon S3 access & file storageHow S3 buckets store application files, how access is granted, and how to share files without making a bucket public.
- AWS accounts & IAM accessHow AWS account access works — the root user, IAM users and roles, access keys, and the practices that prevent an expensive mistake.
- Developer platforms & services → start hereReference guides for the hosting, cloud, and developer services behind custom applications — access, roles, secrets, and ownership.
- Environment variables & secretsWhat environment variables are, where secrets should live, how to rotate them, and why they must never be committed to a Git repository.
- Managed PostgreSQL accessHow managed Postgres databases are accessed, how roles and connection strings work, and what to check about backups before you need them.
- Managed Redis accessWhat Redis is used for in an application, how access and connection strings work, and why it should never be your only copy of anything.
- Render access & service ownershipHow Render workspaces, members, and services work — inviting people, managing environment groups, and transferring ownership.
- Vercel access & project ownershipHow Vercel teams and roles work, how to invite people, where environment variables live, and how to transfer a project you own.
Give us access5
- Give us access to your Flywheel hostingHow to invite Chykalophia as a collaborator to your Flywheel site to manage backups, staging, and performance.
- Give us access to your Kinsta hostingHow to invite Chykalophia as a company user or a single-site user in your MyKinsta account.
- Give us access to your WP Engine hostingHow to add Chykalophia as a user on your WP Engine account so we can manage your hosting environment.
- Give us cPanel / shared hosting accessHow to securely share access to your cPanel hosting environment for deep technical optimizations and file management.
- Give us delegate access to GoDaddyHow to securely invite our team to manage your GoDaddy domains and hosting without sharing your personal password or billing details.
Performance3
- Caching explainedWhat caching is, how it makes websites faster, the different types of caching, and the one important tradeoff to know about.
- How a CDN speeds up your siteWhat a Content Delivery Network (CDN) is, how it makes your site faster for visitors around the world, and whether you need one.
- How hosting affects speedWhy your choice of web host has a major impact on your site's speed, what to look for in a fast host, and what managed WordPress hosting offers.
Webflow3
- Connecting your domain to WebflowHow to point your custom domain name to your Webflow site so visitors reach it at your branded address.
- Staging vs the live siteThe difference between your Webflow staging subdomain and your live production site, and how to use both safely.
- Webflow hosting explainedHow Webflow's built-in hosting works, what it includes, and how it compares to traditional web hosting.
Migrations2
- Migrating between hosting providersWhat a website hosting migration involves, how long it takes, what causes downtime, and how we minimize disruption when moving your site to a new host.
- Migrations — moving your website, email, or platformGuides for migrating between website platforms, email providers, and hosting providers — with honest advice on timelines, risks, and what to expect.
Website care2
- How we test changes before they go liveWhat a staging site is, why we use one, and how it protects your live website from being accidentally broken.
- What to expect during planned maintenanceWhat planned maintenance is, when we do it, how we notify you, and what happens to your site while it's underway.
WordPress2
- My WordPress site is downWhat to do when your WordPress website is unavailable — a calm, step-by-step guide to diagnosing and reporting the problem.
- WordPress.com vs WordPress.orgTwo products share the "WordPress" name but work very differently — this guide explains which one you have and why it matters.