Yes. WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is supported on hosting plans that provide SSH access.
WP-CLI allows you to manage WordPress directly from the command line without relying on the WordPress Dashboard. It is particularly useful for developers, agencies, system administrators, and advanced WordPress users who want to automate or streamline common management tasks.
Which Hosting Plans Support WP-CLI?
WP-CLI is available on hosting plans where SSH access is supported, including:
Shared Hosting
- cPanel Hosting.
- DirectAdmin Hosting.
- Plesk Hosting.
- Windows Hosting.
Pro Hosting
- WordPress Hosting.
- Cloud Hosting.
- Enhance Hosting.
- Reseller Hosting.
Cloud Servers
- Unmanaged VPS.
- SIRSTEVEHQ Cloud.
- AWS Hosting.
- Google Cloud Hosting.
SSH availability can vary by hosting platform and configuration. If you're unsure whether SSH and WP-CLI are available on your specific plan, please contact our Support Team.
What Can I Do with WP-CLI?
WP-CLI provides command-line tools for performing many WordPress management tasks, including:
- Installing WordPress.
- Updating WordPress core.
- Installing, updating, activating, and deactivating plugins.
- Installing, updating, activating, and switching themes.
- Managing WordPress users.
- Creating and publishing posts.
- Managing media.
- Flushing caches.
- Updating permalinks.
- Searching and replacing URLs.
- Managing the WordPress database.
- Performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
WP-CLI can save time by allowing you to perform tasks through commands instead of manually navigating through the WordPress Dashboard.
Do I Need SSH Access?
Yes.
WP-CLI runs from the command line and therefore requires SSH access to the hosting environment.
If your hosting plan does not provide SSH access, you will not be able to use WP-CLI through the server.
Who Should Use WP-CLI?
WP-CLI is particularly useful for:
- WordPress developers.
- System administrators.
- Website managers.
- Agencies managing multiple WordPress websites.
- Advanced WordPress users.
If you're new to WordPress, you can continue managing your website through the WordPress Dashboard without using WP-CLI.
Can I Use WP-CLI with Git and Composer?
Yes.
WP-CLI can be used alongside development and deployment tools such as:
- Git.
- Composer.
- Shell scripts.
- Deployment scripts.
- Other development automation tools.
This can help developers streamline WordPress development, maintenance, and deployment workflows.
Can WP-CLI Damage My Website?
Yes.
WP-CLI provides direct access to your WordPress installation, which means incorrect commands can modify or delete files, settings, users, plugins, themes, or database content.
Before running commands that make significant changes, we strongly recommend creating a recent backup of your website.
Always verify a command before executing it, particularly when working with the database or performing bulk changes.
Need Help Using WP-CLI?
If you have questions about WP-CLI or need to confirm whether it is available on your hosting plan, please open a support ticket through your Client Area.
When contacting our Support Team, include:
- Your domain name.
- Your hosting plan.
- The WP-CLI command you are trying to run, if applicable.
- Any error message you received.
Our Support Team can help verify your hosting environment and provide guidance where possible.
