# WP Squared

Generated on 25 Aug 2025 from [the WP Squared catalog page](https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/wp-squared)

WP Squared is a powerful managed WordPress hosting control panel that streamlines and automates everyday hosting tasks, making it faster, easier, and more secure to deploy and manage WordPress sites at scale.

**Optimize WordPress performance without complex configurations:**

- AccelerateWP - Page Caching & Optimization
- Redis Object Cache
- Cloudflare Integration
- NGINX Caching
- Application Performance Monitoring

**Protect WordPress websites with robust security tools for multi-layer protection:**

- Vulnerability Protection (powered by Patchstack)
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Proactive Defense
- Malware Protection
- Secure Account Isolation

**Streamline WordPress management at every stage of the site lifecycle:**

- AI-powered Website Creation (powered by Extendify)
- Temporary Domains
- Staging and Cloning
- Multiple WordPress Tools
- Automated Backups

**Simplify server management by automating time-consuming tasks and reducing manual effort**

- WHMCS Integration
- Customizable Branding
- Preinstalled Plugins
- Account Resource Limits
- Website Transfer Tools

## Software Included

| Package | Version | License |
|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://wordpress.org) | | GPL 2 |
| CloudLinux Shared Pro | 8 | [Commercial](https://cloudlinux.com/os-shared-pro) |
| [Imunify360 Security Unlimited](https://wpsquared.com/features/security/) | | [Commercial](https://imunify360.com/imunify360/) |
| [Patchstack Vulnerability Protection](https://wpsquared.com/features/security/) | | [Commercial](https://patchstack.com/wordpress-security/) |
| [Extendify AI Website Creation](https://wpsquared.com/features/website-tools/) | | [Commercial](https://extendify.com/launch-ai/) |
| [AccelerateWP Page Caching & Optimization](https://wpsquared.com/features/performance/) | | [Commercial](https://cloudlinux.com/acceleratewp/) |
| [KernelCare Rebootless Kernel](https://wpsquared.com/features/security/) | | [Commercial](https://cloudlinux.com/kernelcare-hosting/) |

## Creating an App using the Control Panel

Click the **Deploy to DigitalOcean** button to create a Droplet based on this 1-Click App. If you aren’t logged in, this link will prompt you to log in with your DigitalOcean account.

[![Deploy to DO](https://www.deploytodo.com/do-btn-blue.svg)](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/droplets/new?image=cpanel-wpsquared)

## Creating an App using the API

In addition to creating a Droplet from the WP Squared 1-Click App using the control panel, you can also use the [DigitalOcean API](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api). As an example, to create a 4GB WP Squared Droplet in the SFO2 region, you can use the following `curl` command. You need to either save your [API access token](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/create-personal-access-token/index.html.md) to an environment variable or substitute it in the command below.

```shell
curl -X POST -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
         -H 'Authorization: Bearer '$TOKEN'' -d \
        '{"name":"choose_a_name","region":"sfo2","size":"s-2vcpu-4gb","image":"cpanel-wpsquared"}' \
        "https://api.digitalocean.com/v2/droplets"
```

## Getting Started After Deploying WP Squared

## Important

When you create a droplet, WP Squared will automatically begin installation in the background. The installation process takes about 10-15 minutes. You cannot log in to WebHostManager (WHM) until the installation process is complete.

## Login to WHM

To login to WHM, create a root password and login from: [https://your\_droplet\_public\_ipv4:2087](https://your_droplet_public_ipv4:2087)

Alternatively, SSH into your droplet as root, type `whmlogin` in the commandline (CLI) and a login URL will be generated. Copy and paste the URL provided in your browser.

## Create a WP Squared account

1. In WHM, navigate to the **Create an Account** interface and provide the needed information for creating a new account. Click **Create** once you have provided the required information.
2. Click **Go To WP Squared** in the top right corner once you have created the account to immediately go into the WP Squared website setup. You can also click on the WP Squared icon (***WP***) in WHM’s **List Accounts** interface to launch WP Squared.

The first time you launch WP Squared, the wizard will walk you through [setting up your first website](https://docs.wpsquared.com/docs/wpsquared/how-do-i-create-a-website/).