Manage WordPress files, SSH, and SFTP

Prefer the WordPress administrator for normal theme and plugin management. Use direct file access when you need to upload a custom file, inspect configuration, or recover from a broken plugin or theme.

Use the file manager

1. Open Dashboard → Services → your WordPress service → WordPress.
2. Select the site, then open Files.
3. Browse to the document root shown on Overview.
4. Make the smallest required change and test immediately.

WordPress content normally lives under textwp-content; plugins are under textwp-content/plugins, themes under textwp-content/themes, and uploads under textwp-content/uploads. Do not edit WordPress core files for a change that belongs in a plugin, theme, or child theme.

Connect with SSH or SFTP

Open Access and copy the displayed host, port, username, password, and prepared SSH or SFTP command. Example command shape:

bashsftp -P PORT USERNAME@HOST

Use the AppLaunch-provided port rather than assuming port 22. If credentials are rotated, update saved connections in your client.

Change files safely

1. Create a backup.
2. Stop the site only when the operation truly requires it.
3. Download a copy of the file you will replace.
4. Do not upload text.env, private keys, database exports, or unrelated archives into the public document root.
5. Preserve required filenames and directory structure.
6. Test the public site and text/wp-admin.
7. Open Logs if WordPress reports a critical error.

If a plugin breaks the whole site, rename that plugin's folder under textwp-content/plugins, reload the site, and then repair or replace the plugin from WP Admin. Do not delete the folder until you have a backup and know its data is not needed.