快速入门
This guide covers every Cloudways feature:
- 入门 — Create your account and launch your first server
- How to Use Server Management — Create and manage cloud servers
- How to Use Ecommerce Hosting — Launch a fast online store
- How to Use WordPress Installation — Set up WordPress in minutes
- How to Use Application Settings — Control SSL, backups, and domains
- How to Use Developer Tools — Use SSH, Git, and staging tools
- How to Use Performance Tuning — Speed up your site with caching
- How to Use Security Features — 保护您的网站免受威胁
- How to Use 1-Click Solutions — Install apps with one click
- 如何使用人工智能副驾驶 — Get AI-powered help instantly
所需时间： 每部影片 5 分钟
本指南还包含以下内容： 专业提示 | 常见错误 | 故障排除 | 定价 | 替代方案
为什么信任本指南
I’ve used Cloudways for over two years and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on experience with this managed cloud hosting platform.
Cloudways is one of the most powerful cloud hosting platforms available today.
但大多数用户仅仅触及了它功能的冰山一角。
This beginner’s guide shows you how to use Cloudways step by step.
所有功能均配有截图和专业技巧。
Cloudways Tutorial
This complete Cloudways tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.
云道
Launch your WordPress website on managed cloud hosting in minutes. Cloudways gives you high performance servers from top cloud providers with a free 3-day trial and no credit card required.
Getting Started with Cloudways
使用任何功能之前，请先完成此一次性设置。
Setting up a WordPress website takes about ten minutes.
请先观看这段简短的概述：
现在让我们一步一步来。
第一步：创建您的帐户
Go to the Cloudways website and click Start Free Trial.
请输入您的电子邮件地址并创建密码。
Cloudways provides a free 3-day trial with no credit card required.
✓ 检查点： 检查你的 收件箱 请发送确认邮件。
Step 2: Choose Your Cloud Provider
Pick a cloud provider like Digital Ocean, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
Select your server size and one of over 65 global server locations.
Here’s what the server launch screen looks like:
✓ 检查点： You should see your server launching in the Cloudways dashboard.
Step 3: Launch Your First Application
Click Add Application, choose WordPress, and hit Launch.
You can launch a WordPress site with just one click.
✅ 完成： 您已准备好使用以下任何功能。
How to Use Cloudways Server Management
Server Management lets you create and manage cloud servers from multiple cloud hosting providers like Digital Ocean and AWS Google Cloud in one Cloudways dashboard.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Log Into Your Dashboard
Open the Cloudways dashboard and click the Servers tab at the top.
Step 2: Launch a New Server
Click Add Server, pick a cloud provider like Digital Ocean or Google Cloud Platform, and select your server size.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Your new server appears in the server list within five to ten minutes.
Step 3: Adjust Server Settings
Click the small edit icon next to any server to change server settings like PHP version and backup schedules.
✅ 结果： You can manage all your cloud servers from a single panel.
💡 专业提示： Deploy isolated smaller servers for multiple sites instead of one giant server for improved site speed and 安全.
How to Use Cloudways Ecommerce Hosting
Ecommerce Hosting lets you launch a high performance ecommerce store on managed cloud hosting with built-in caching and malware protection.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Select an Ecommerce App
Click Add Application and choose WooCommerce or Magento from the one click installations list.
Step 2: Configure Store Settings
Open application settings to set your site title, SSL certificate, and payment gateway details.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Your ecommerce store is live and ready for products.
Step 3: Install Essential Plugins
Add essential plugins like a backup plugin, Yoast SEO, and a security scanner from the WordPress admin panel.
✅ 结果： Your ecommerce store runs on a fast, secure cloud hosting platform ready to start attracting visitors.
💡 专业提示： Enable Cloudflare Enterprise from your application settings for advanced DDoS protection and faster static content delivery worldwide.
How to Use Cloudways WordPress Installation
WordPress Installation lets you set up your first WordPress website in about ten minutes with a straightforward process.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Add a New Application
From the Cloudways dashboard, click Add Application and select your WordPress installation type.
Step 2: Set Access Details
Fill in your site title, admin panel URL, username, and password in the access details section.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： You can now log into your WordPress dashboard using those credentials.
Step 3: Verify Your WordPress Site
Visit your new domain or temporary URL to confirm your WordPress site loads correctly in edit view.
✅ 结果： Your WordPress installation is complete and you can start creating content to keep your audience engaged.
💡 专业提示： After your WordPress installation add a new plugin for caching and install a specific theme or new theme that matches your brand for a better user experience.
How to Use Cloudways Application Settings
Application Settings lets you control every aspect of your hosted app from SSL to backups inside one settings panel.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Open Application Settings
Click your app name in the Cloudways dashboard and select Settings from the left menu.
Step 2: Enable SSL Certificate
Go to the SSL tab and enter your domain to activate a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Your site now loads over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate.
Step 3: Set Automated Backups
Switch to the Backup tab and schedule daily automated backups to protect your data.
✅ 结果： All your application settings are configured for performance and security.
💡 专业提示： Check the Monitoring tab for real time monitoring data to spot any performance bottlenecks before they affect your audience.
How to Use Cloudways Developer Tools
Developer Tools lets you access SSH, Git, staging, and other advanced features built for developers.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Enable SSH Access
Go to Server Management and enable key-based SSH authentication for secure access to your server.
Step 2: Set Up Git Integration
Link your GitHub or Bitbucket repo from the application settings Git panel.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Code pushes to your repo now auto-deploy to your site.
Step 3: Use the Staging Environment
Click the small icon next to your app to push it to a staging URL for testing.
✅ 结果： Your development workflow is set up with SSH, Git, and staging.
💡 专业提示： Regularly updating PHP and application software ensures maximum security and performance on your cloud hosting platform.
How to Use Cloudways Performance Tuning
Performance Tuning lets you speed up your WordPress website with server-level caching and content delivery tools.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Enable Varnish Cache
Go to server settings and toggle Varnish on to cache static content at the server level.
Step 2: Install the Breeze Plugin
Add the Breeze plugin from the WordPress admin panel for front-end caching and minification.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Breeze works alongside Varnish for improved site speed on every page.
Step 3: Activate Cloudflare CDN
Enable Cloudflare Enterprise from the application settings panel to distribute content globally.
✅ 结果： Your site runs on a fully tuned hosting stack with caching at every layer.
💡 专业提示： Optimizing images before uploading can cut page load times in half and give you significant benefits in search rankings.
How to Use Cloudways Security Features
安全功能 lets you protect your site with built-in firewalls, malware protection, and automated security patches.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Check Firewall Status
Open server settings and verify the built-in firewall and bot protection are active.
Step 2: Enable DDoS Protection
Activate Cloudflare Enterprise from your application settings for advanced DDoS and malware protection.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： Your site can handle traffic spikes without crashes.
Step 3: Review Security Patches
Cloudways applies regular security patches automatically to your server and apps.
✅ 结果： Your site has multiple security layers active and running.
💡 专业提示： Use key-based SSH authentication instead of passwords for the most secure access to your cloud servers.
How to Use Cloudways 1-Click Solutions
1-Click Solutions lets you install popular apps like WordPress, Magento, and Laravel with one click installations from the dashboard.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Open the App Installer
Click Add Application on your Cloudways dashboard to see all available one click installations.
Step 2: Pick Your Application
Select the app you want, choose a server, and click Add Application.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： The platform installs and configures everything automatically.
Step 3: Access Your New App
Click the app name to get your access details including login URL and credentials.
✅ 结果： Your chosen app is installed and running with zero manual setup.
💡 专业提示： You can run unlimited applications per server, so launch a staging copy alongside your production site at no extra cost.
How to Use Cloudways AI Copilot
人工智能副驾驶 lets you get real-time help and answers about your hosting setup from an AI 助手 built into the Cloudways dashboard.
以下是使用步骤。
Step 1: Open the AI Copilot
Look for the small icon in the bottom corner of your Cloudways dashboard and click it.
第二步：提出问题
A型 问题 about server management, performance, or billing into the search bar.
这就是它的样子：
✓ 检查点： The AI Copilot gives a step by step answer with links to docs.
Step 3: Apply Suggestions
Follow the AI Copilot’s recommendations to fix issues or adjust your hosting plan.
✅ 结果： You have 24/7 AI-powered help right inside your dashboard.
💡 专业提示： Cloudways also offers 24/7 expert support with a 90-second average response time if the AI Copilot cannot solve your issue.
Cloudways Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After testing Cloudways for over two years, here are my best tips.
键盘快捷键
| 行动 | 捷径 |
|---|---|
| 打开搜索栏 | Ctrl + K |
| Switch between servers | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Open server settings | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| 切换侧边栏 | Ctrl + B |
大多数人错过的隐藏功能
- Server Cloning: Duplicate an entire server with all apps to test changes or migrate to a different cloud provider without rebuilding from scratch.
- Team Member Access: Add developers or clients with custom permissions so they can manage specific apps without touching server settings.
- SafeUpdates: Automatically test WordPress plugin updates on a staging copy before applying them to your live site to avoid broken links and 停机时间.
Cloudways Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Picking the Wrong Server Size
❌ 错误： Starting with a Large server when you only have a small website or blog post site.
✅ 右图： Start with the Micro or Small hosting plan and scale your server size as your site grows.
Mistake #2: Ignoring Server-Level Caching
❌ 错误： Relying only on a WordPress caching plugin without enabling Varnish in server settings.
✅ 右图： Enable Varnish cache first, then add the Breeze plugin for a cost effective performance boost.
Mistake #3: Skipping Automated Backups
❌ 错误： Assuming your data is safe without setting up daily automated backups in application settings.
✅ 右图： Turn on daily automated backups from the Backup tab so you never lose your content.
Cloudways Troubleshooting
Problem: Website loading slowly
原因： Varnish cache or Cloudflare CDN is not enabled on your server.
使固定： Enable Varnish from server settings, install the Breeze plugin, and activate Cloudflare Enterprise for improved site speed.
Problem: Cannot access WordPress admin panel
原因： Your admin panel URL was changed or your IP is blocked by the firewall.
使固定： Check your access details in the Cloudways dashboard and whitelist your IP in the firewall settings.
Problem: SSL certificate not working
原因： The SSL was not properly activated or your domain DNS has not propagated yet.
使固定： Go to application settings, reissue the SSL certificate, and wait up to 24 hours for DNS propagation.
📌 笔记： If none of these fix your issue, contact Cloudways support for personalized assistance.
Cloudways是什么？
云道 is a managed cloud hosting platform that lets you launch and manage websites on cloud hosting providers like Digital Ocean, AWS, and Google Cloud.
Think of it like a control panel that sits between you and the cloud provider, handling all the technical server management so you can focus on your website.
观看这段快速概览：
它包含以下主要特点：
- Server Management: Create, monitor, and scale cloud servers from one dashboard.
- Ecommerce Hosting: Launch a WooCommerce or Magento store with high performance hosting.
- WordPress Installation: Set up your first WordPress website with one click installations.
- Application Settings: Control SSL, backups, domains, and other design elements from one panel.
- 开发者工具： Access SSH, Git, staging, and other advanced features for building apps.
- Performance Tuning: Speed up your site with Varnish cache and the Breeze plugin.
- 安全特性： Protect your site with firewalls, DDoS protection, and malware protection.
- 一键式解决方案： Install WordPress, Magento, or Laravel apps with a single click.
- 人工智能副驾驶： Get instant AI-powered help with server and hosting questions.
如需完整评测，请参阅我们的 Cloudways review.
Cloudways gives you all the features you need to launch and manage a WordPress website without worrying about server management.
Cloudways 定价
Here’s what Cloudways costs in 2026:
| 计划 | 价格 | 最适合 |
|---|---|---|
| 微 | 每月7美元 | Small websites or blogs |
| 小的 | 每月14美元 | Growing WordPress sites |
| 中等的 | 每月 27 美元 | 电子商务商店 |
| 大的 | $49.5/month | High-traffic applications |
免费试用： Yes, 3-day free trial with no credit card required.
退款保证： Pay-as-you-go model with no long-term contracts.
💰 性价比最高： Small plan at $14/month — enough resources for most growing WordPress sites and very cost effective.
Cloudways 与其他方案的比较
How does Cloudways compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
观看这段对比视频：
| 工具 | 最适合 | 价格 | 等级 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 云道 | 托管云服务 | 每月7美元 | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Hostinger | 经济型共享主机 | 每月 3 美元 | ⭐ 4.5 |
| SiteGround | Beginner WordPress hosting | 每月 4 美元 | ⭐ 4.5 |
| 梦之屋 | Unlimited bandwidth plans | 每月 3 美元 | ⭐ 4.3 |
| A2主机 | 以速度为导向的主机托管 | 每月 3 美元 | ⭐ 4.4 |
| GreenGeeks | 环保型主机 | 每月 3 美元 | ⭐ 4.3 |
快速精选：
- 综合最佳： Cloudways — Best managed cloud hosting with scalable servers
- 最佳预算： Hostinger — Lowest prices for basic hosting needs
- 最适合初学者： SiteGround — Easiest setup with great support
- Best for green hosting: GreenGeeks — Carbon-neutral hosting with solid performance
🎯 Cloudways 的替代方案
正在寻找 Cloudways 的替代方案？以下是一些最佳选择：
- 💰 Hostinger： Ultra-affordable shared hosting with a drag-and-drop 建筑商 that works well for a small website or blog.
- 🚀 SiteGround： Top-rated WordPress managed hosting with excellent customer support and a user friendly interface for beginners.
- ⭐ DreamHost： Unlimited bandwidth and storage plans that are great for content-heavy sites and an about or contact page setup.
- ⚡ A2主机： 涡轮 servers deliver fast page loads with free site migration and solid uptime for growing sites.
- 🌿 GreenGeeks： Eco-friendly hosting that matches 300 percent of its energy use with renewable credits and delivers reliable performance.
⚔️ Cloudways 对比
以下是 Cloudways 与各竞争对手的对比情况：
- Cloudways 对比 Hostinger： Cloudways wins on performance and scalability. Hostinger wins on price for a small website that does not need cloud servers.
- Cloudways 与 SiteGround： Cloudways offers better cloud hosting flexibility. SiteGround is simpler for total beginners who want managed hosting without a learning curve.
- Cloudways 对比 DreamHost： Cloudways delivers faster speeds with cloud servers. DreamHost offers cheaper unlimited plans for sites that need more storage.
- Cloudways 与 A2 Hosting 对比： Cloudways gives you more cloud provider choices. A2 Hosting has strong Turbo servers but lacks the same level of server management control.
- Cloudways 对比 GreenGeeks： Cloudways wins on raw performance and scaling. GreenGeeks is the better pick if eco-friendly hosting matters most to you.
Start Using Cloudways Now
You learned how to use every major Cloudways feature:
- ✅ Server Management
- ✅ Ecommerce Hosting
- ✅ WordPress Installation
- ✅ Application Settings
- ✅ Developer Tools
- ✅ Performance Tuning
- ✅ Security Features
- ✅ 1-Click Solutions
- ✅ AI副驾驶
下一步： 选择一项功能，立即试用。
Most people start with WordPress Installation.
It takes less than five minutes to get started with Cloudways.
常见问题解答
Is Cloudways good for beginners?
Yes. Cloudways has a user friendly interface and a beginner’s guide that walks you through every step of launching your first WordPress website on this managed cloud hosting platform.
Cloudways的费用是多少？
Plans start at $7/month for the Micro hosting plan on Digital Ocean. You pay as you go based on the server size and cloud provider you pick.
Is Cloudways only for WordPress?
No. Cloudways supports multiple PHP apps including Magento, Laravel, and custom PHP. But WordPress installation is the most popular one click option on the platform.
Is Cloudways better than SiteGround?
Cloudways offers better cloud hosting scalability and performance. SiteGround is easier for total beginners. Choose Cloudways if your site grows fast and needs cloud servers.
How to setup WordPress on Cloudways?
Log into your Cloudways dashboard, click Add Application, pick WordPress, choose a cloud provider and server size, then launch. The whole process takes about five minutes.
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