Adding a Website to the Dashboard

Adding a Website to the Dashboard

  1. Click the "+" button to connect a new website to your Vortex Dashboard

  2. You will then be presented with 3 different options:

      1. Connect
        1. Select this option to connect an existing WordPress site that is hosted elsewhere and you do not want to change your hosting provider (ex. website is currently hosted with Bluehost and you want to keep your website hosted with Bluehost)
      2. Migrate
        1. Select this option if you have an existing WordPress site that is hosted elsewhere and you wish to migrate your website from your current hosting provider to AtmoVantage's dedicated cloud hosting platform (ex. website is currently hosted with Bluehost but you wish to cancel with Bluehost and migrate your website to AtmoVantage instead)
        2. Please note hosting with AtmoVantage costs extra depending on your hosting package!
      3. Create New
        1. Select this option if you want to create a brand new website from scratch and host it on AtmoVantage's dedicate cloud servers.
        2. Please note hosting with AtmoVantage costs extra depending on your hosting package!

Connecting an Existing Website to Vortex Dashboard

  1. Click "Connect site" button
  2. Choose the connection method

      1. Automatic is the easiest. Just enter your WordPress admin credentials for your website.
        1. Enter your website URL

        2. Enter your admin credentials

        3. If successful you will be redirected to the Vortex Dashboard and will see your connected website


      2. Manual requires you to download the plugin, then install and activate it on your website.
        1. Download and Activate
          1. Download, install and activate the plugin in the Plugins section of your WordPress Admin Dashboard. If the downloaded file gets uncompressed, make sure to compress it before uploading it to your website.
        2. Access Account
          1. After you have installed and activated the plugin, navigate to the new plugin on your sidebar. From there, you will need to enter your account credentials to connect your website to The Vortex Dashboard.
        3. Manage Your Website from The Vortex Dashboard
          1. Once your credentials have been verified, you will be able to view and manage your website inside The Vortex Dashboard.

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