WordPress backup to Yandex Cloud: mysqldump, rclone, and Telegram notifications

2025-10-15

Running a site on WordPress is great, but data reliability and security are a priority. Regular backups protect the project from errors, attacks, and failures. In this guide we’ll look at how to create an automatic WordPress backup using:

• mysqldump — for the database,
• rclone — for uploading to Yandex Cloud,
• curl — for notifications in Telegram.

🛠️ Step 1. Creating a Local Backup

1.1 Checking WordPress Configuration

The wp-config.php file is located in the site root (/var/www/ваш_сайт/wp-config.php):

Moving or restoring a website for beginners: don't be afraid, it's easier than it seems

2025-10-05

Moving a website to a new server or restoring it after a failure can sound like a scary task, especially if you’re new to web development or administration. But don’t panic. With the right approach and a step-by-step plan you can handle it without stress. Below is a breakdown of the whole process: from backup to functionality checks, including ISPmanager and FreePanel panels and local testing via hosts without changing public DNS.

WP-CLI: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing WordPress from the Command Line

2025-09-19

Introduction

WP-CLI is the official command-line tool for WordPress, allowing you to manage your sites without logging into the admin panel. With WP-CLI, you can install plugins, update WordPress core, manage users, handle database tasks, and even run advanced automation workflows.

In this guide, we’ll explore what WP-CLI is, how to install it, and provide practical examples of its most useful commands.

What is WP-CLI?

WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is a PHP-based tool that enables direct interaction with WordPress through the terminal. It covers almost all admin tasks and sometimes goes beyond the WordPress dashboard:

How to Restore Access to WordPress Administrator: Resetting Password via Database

2025-07-14

Losing access to the WordPress administrator account can be a real headache. Sometimes, standard password recovery methods (via email) don’t work, especially if:

• You forgot both your login and password.
• The site’s mail sending function (wp_mail) is broken.
• The WordPress admin panel is broken or unavailable.
• The only access left is to the database (via MySQL client, phpMyAdmin, WP-CLI, etc.).

In this article, we’ll walk through a reliable and secure way to find the WordPress administrator directly in the database and reset their password using SQL. We’ll follow DevSecOps best practices to avoid breaking serialized data and minimize risks.

047 | Plesk: A Flexible Panel for Web Professionals and Developers

2025-07-09

Introduction to Plesk

Plesk is another global leader in web hosting control panels, often competing with cPanel for the top spot. What makes Plesk stand out is its modularity, flexibility, and focus not only on traditional hosting but also on web developers, agencies, and DevOps teams. Plesk supports a wide range of operating systems, including both Linux and Windows Server, making it an extremely versatile solution. Like cPanel, Plesk is a commercial product with various licenses depending on needs.

046 | cPanel: The Global Standard for Shared Hosting

2025-07-08

Introduction to cPanel

If you’ve ever purchased shared hosting, chances are high that you’ve encountered cPanel. It is arguably the most well-known and widely used web hosting control panel in the world. Designed for a broad audience—from beginners to experienced administrators—cPanel offers a comprehensive set of tools for managing websites, email, databases, and other hosting-related functions. It’s a paid product, but its popularity stems from its rich feature set, reliability, and massive ecosystem.