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Getting Started with the WordPress Appliance

The Tilaa WordPress Appliance is built on TurnKey Linux. It provides a pre-configured environment with Apache, MySQL, PHP, and WordPress installed out-of-the-box, saving you hours of manual configuration.

Resource Recommendation:
For a standard WordPress site, we recommend starting with at least 1GB to 2GB RAM. Since Tilaa offers flexible scaling, you can always upgrade later if your traffic grows.

Step 1: Deployment

During the order process in our configurator:

  1. Select your desired VPS size (RAM/CPU).
  2. Under "Choose Image", select the Apps tab.
  3. Choose WordPress.

After payment, the automated system will deploy the server within minutes.

Step 2: DNS Configuration (Crucial)

Before logging in, we strongly recommend pointing your domain name to the server. WordPress relies heavily on the configured URL.

  1. Find your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses in the MyTilaa Dashboard.
  2. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel.
  3. Create an A Record pointing yourdomain.com to your new IPv4 address.
  4. (Optional) Create an AAAA Record for IPv6.

Step 3: First Login

Once the DNS has propagated (or if you want to test via IP first), you can access the site.

  • Website: http://yourdomain.com (or http://<your-ip>)
  • Admin Dashboard: http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Credentials

To log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard:

  • Username: admin (lowercase)
  • Password: Use the Initial Root Password found in the details page of your VPS in the MyTilaa Dashboard.
Security Tip:
Immediately after logging in, go to Users > Profile and change your password. The root password in the dashboard is visible to anyone with access to your client account.

Step 4: Maintenance & Updates

Unlike shared hosting, this is an unmanaged VPS. You are responsible for keeping the software secure.

Updating WordPress

You can update WordPress plugins and the core software directly via the WordPress Dashboard (/wp-admin/update-core.php).

Updating the Server (OS)

You must also keep the underlying Linux OS up to date. Connect via SSH and run:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Managing the Server via Webmin

This appliance comes with Webmin pre-installed for easy server management (Firewall, MySQL, Apache) via a graphical interface.

  • URL: https://<your-ip>:12321
  • Login: root and your initial password.

Please read our guide on Securing Webmin to ensure your management interface is safe.