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Edit InstaWP Site

Once a site is created in InstaWP, you can edit your WordPress site by accessing the numerous options, such as installing themes/plugins, mapping a custom domain, or deploying repository code automatically to the site. It also enables you to effortlessly customize content, layout, and functionality to suit your specific needs from the WP admin panel.


In this documentation, we will explore how to edit a site.


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How to Edit a Site


Go to the Sites page and click on the site that you want to edit.



It'll take you to the site's edit page.



Site Options


InstaWP allows you to set up your site by configuring the following options:



Edit Label


Click the Add Label box on the site dashboard to add or change your site's label. Type your preferred name and click the Save icon. Labels help you identify and organize sites on your Sites page.



Dashboard


The Dashboard is your site's home screen. It displays disk usage, WordPress version, PHP version, site credentials (URL, username, password), and your current plan details. Use this as a quick reference before making changes.



PHP Config


Adjust PHP version and resource limits for your site. Useful when a plugin requires a specific PHP version or you need to increase memory or execution time limits. For more information, refer to the Configure PHP document.



Other PHP configurations that you can edit are:

  • max_execution_time: maximum time in seconds a script is allowed to run
  • max_input_time: maximum time in seconds for PHP to parse input data
  • max_input_vars: maximum number of input variables allowed per request
  • memory_limit: maximum memory a script can consume (in MB)
  • allow_url_fopen: toggle to enable or disable opening remote files via URL
  • post_max_size: maximum size of POST data allowed (in MB)
  • upload_max_filesize: maximum file size allowed for uploads (in MB)


Install Plugins Themes


Install plugins and themes directly from the dashboard without logging into WordPress admin. You can install by:

  • WordPress.org slug — enter the plugin or theme slug (e.g. elementor for Elementor, astra for the Astra theme)
  • ZIP file URL: paste a direct download URL to install a zip file



📌 Note: The following plugins and themes are fully tested on InstaWP. Others may work but are not officially verified.

  • Plugins: WooCommerce, Bricks Builder, Elementor
  • Themes: Astra, Hello Elementor, Twenty Twenty-Four, Twenty Twenty-Three, Twenty Twenty-Two, Twenty Twenty-One, Twenty Twenty


Run Commands


You can execute WP CLI commands to your site through the browser. For more information, refer to the Run command document.



Map Domain


You can map your site with a new domain name by linking it to a web-hosting server, such as Cloudflare or Namecheap. For example, refer to the Map domain document.



SFTP/SSH


You can enable the SFTP & SSH option which allows you to access your site's filesystem or run commands. For more information, refer to the Enable SFTP & SSH document.



Git Deployment


You can connect Git Repository (Deployment) to your site. So, every new push to the branch will update the code inside the site. For more information, refer to the Connect to site document.



Active Integration


You can explore all the supported integration, which you have activated. For more information, refer to the Integration overview document.



Scanner


Run a vulnerability scan against your site's WordPress core, installed plugins, and installed themes. The scanner flags known security issues so you can take action before they are exploited. For more information, refer to the scan a site document.


Object Cache


Enable Redis-based object caching to speed up database-heavy sites by storing frequently accessed data in memory. Visible in the sidebar for plans that include this feature. Refer Object Cache document for more details.




CDN


Manage your site's content delivery network directly from the dashboard. The CDN page shows live stats and cache settings for your site. Available on Starter plans and above.




Image Optimizer


Enable automatic image compression and optimization to improve page load times without manually editing media files.



Backups


View and manage your site's backups. Restore a previous version of your site from this section if needed. Backup frequency depends on your plan (daily, weekly, or monthly).





Local Mount


Mount your InstaWP site as a local folder on your computer for direct file access and easier development workflows. See Local Mount for setup instructions.




MCP


Connect AI assistants such as Claude or ChatGPT to your WordPress site using the Model Context Protocol. See MCP Integration for details.






💡 Did you know - You can also edit private templates that you can share with your team or anybody with the URL. Learn how to edit template.



Updated on: 20/03/2026

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