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Getting Started Guide: Cloud Server
Update 04/28/2026
This guide allows you to quickly use the essential functions of your new Cloud Server.
Install an application
- Create a WordPress website
- Install a web application (ownCloud, Joomla, Typo3, Drupal, phpBB, Simple Machines Forum, Magento, Prestashop, …)
- Install applications/technologies on Cloud Server (Fast Installer)
Configure the server
- Manage your MySQL databases
- Manage MySQL limits
- Manage your FTP accounts/users
- Manage and publish files on your hosting via FTP
- Modify resources and configuration
Manage sites and domains
If your domain name is not managed by Infomaniak or if your hosting is not managed in the same user account as your domain name, refer to this other guide to configure the DNS or records to link the domain name to your hosting. Also:
- Transfer a shared web hosting to a Cloud Server
- Add a site or subdomain to your hosting (multisite)
- Preview your site even if your domain name does not yet point to Infomaniak's servers
In case of a problem, access the knowledge base before contacting Infomaniak support.
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