Before you can manage DNS for a domain from Platform i, the first step is adding it to your account. This guide will show you how to add a domain to Platform i that is not registered here. Add an External Domain Name If you have a domain that is already registered, you can add Read More >
InMotion Central
InMotion Central is your all-in-one interface for UltraStack ONE servers and projects. Whether you’re launching your first WordPress site or overseeing multiple projects, Central streamlines every aspect of your workflow—from server provisioning and site deployment to performance monitoring and team collaboration.
This guide will help you get started, explore key features, and make the most of your hosting environment with step-by-step instructions and expert tips.
Working with Projects
Learn how to use and manage Projects in InMotion Central. Change details (such as the name/description), delete projects, or manage environments.
- How to Create a New Project with InMotion Central
- View/Change Project Settings with InMotion Central
Your UltraStack VPS
Website Migrations
Plugins & Themes
You can use this section to access tools for managing your plugins and themes. Save time and quickly install, uninstall, and update your plugins and themes right from InMotion Central.
Optimize
In this section, you can improve your website’s page speed with the W3 Total Cache plugin and optimize your site for search engines with BoldGrid SEO plugin.
Maintenance
From here you can review site health recommendations for security and performance and manage website backups using the Total Upkeep plugin.
Tools
The tools here help you quickly copy a website from one environment to another, manage website files, and access or edit databases.
Logging into WP Admin
There may be times when you want to make changes directly in your WordPress Dashboard, such as when you want to create a new page or post. WP Admin is the last link on the menu and clicking it will automatically take you to the Admin Dashboard for your WordPress site and you will be logged in as an Administrator role. From there you have full access to manage your WordPress site.
How to Manage DNS Records in Platform InMotion
This guide will show you how to edit or add DNS records with Platform i. After registering a new domain or adding an existing domain, you will have the ability to add or edit their DNS records. Keep in mind that modifications are typically only needed in specific situations, such as when your email is Read More >
How to Register & Manage a Domain in Platform InMotion
Along with building websites, you can purchase domains and manage your DNS records directly from Platform i. This can help you save time by providing one interface for building websites and managing domains. In this article, we will show you how to register and manage domains with Platform i. How to Register a New Domain Read More >
How to Purchase & Configure Email Subscriptions
In this guide, we’ll show you how to purchase and configure a new email subscription in Platform i. The emails section is for subscribers to access a cPanel email interface. But, if you are not a subscriber, you will be prompted to purchase a new email subscription for $1.99/month per email address. Once configured, you Read More >
Using the Database Admin & File Manager in InMotion Central
If you’re an advanced user, you’ll sometimes want to make adjustments to your WordPress site that aren’t possible within the default WordPress dashboard. InMotion Central’s web-based file manager and database access make changing raw files and database tables easy. You get a cleaner, easier-to-navigate interface by offering only the tools you need to complete advanced Read More >
UltraStack Utilities for Caching in InMotion Central
Your UltraStack ONE production site in InMotion Central can use NGINX caching on the server, which can result in faster website performance since it does not have to generate content in real time. You can select from pre-configured profiles built for specific types of websites. Then, you can set your purge settings using a plugin Read More >
Updating Your Billing Information
There may be times when you need to view or modify your billing information, contact details, or password for your personal or team account. This guide will show you how to view or make changes to your Managed WordPress account. Access Team Billing Information Adding a Credit Card Change Credit Card Update Personal Information Update Read More >
View & Change Profile Settings
There may be times when you need to view or modify your name, email address, phone number, or password. This guide will show you how to view or make changes to your Platform InMotion account. Note: If you want to manage a Team profile, see our full guide on Managing Teams With Platform InMotion. Access Read More >
How to Get Support for InMotion Central
If you need help troubleshooting a website or server issue, you can access help options right from InMotion Central Support is available for your team via ticket request or live chat. This guide will show you how to get support directly from InMotion Central. Get Support For a Team Starting a Chat Submitting a Ticket Read More >
Managing Subscriptions & Receipts for Platform i
With Platform i you have the ability to purchase addons or upgrades under your account or with a team account. You can then view or cancel these items as needed. This guide will show you how to manage subscriptions and receipts for your account and teams with Platform i. Managing Account Subscriptions & Receipts You Read More >
Managing Your WordPress Server
When you have a live server associated with a project, InMotion Central makes it easy to manage it. For example, you may want to connect with SSH keys, view your server’s hostname, or stop/restart the server. Once connected via SSH you have full control as the root user to modify your server as needed. This Read More >
How To Create and Manage Teams
With InMotion Central, it’s easy to collaborate on website builds by creating Teams. Teams can be assigned to Projects where you can add members and give them permission to access the areas they are working on. This guide will show you how to create and manage teams with Central. How to Create a Team After Read More >
How to Create a New Project in InMotion Central
This guide will show you how to create a new project with InMotion Central. A project is where you can manage a live or staged instance of a website. InMotion Central makes managing and developing multiple sites in separate projects easy. You can build a site and do not have to pay for hosting until Read More >
How to Update WordPress with Platform InMotion
With Platform InMotion you can quickly see any out-of-date items within your project at a glance. This can save time when you are managing multiple WordPress websites since you don’t have to login to the individual Dashboard of each site. If updates are available you can follow the link to login automatically and update with Read More >
Using the WordPress Site Health Monitor
Maintaining good site health is a critical step when securing sites, optimizing for search engines, and providing a good user experience to visitors. Platform InMotion’s Managed WordPress Hosting plans include a site health monitor as part of the robust WordPress tool set. It instantly goes through a checklist of performance and security tests on your Read More >