# WordPress Management

> Manage your WordPress admin access, configuration, plugins, themes, and updates from FlyWP.

Source: https://flywp.com/docs/wordpress/

Managing a WordPress site usually means jumping between your hosting panel, wp-admin, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), and your SSH (Secure Shell) terminal. FlyWP pulls the most important tasks into one place so you can update plugins, tweak configuration, and log into the admin without opening a single extra browser tab or remembering another password.

![WordPress management page](https://flywp.com/images/docs/screenshots/site-wordpress.png)

The **WordPress** tab gives you direct access to magic login, the `wp-config.php` (your site’s master configuration file) editor, core and plugin updates, full plugin management, and theme management — all from your FlyWP dashboard.

## WP Admin Access (Magic Login)

Digging up your wp-admin password or keeping it saved somewhere is a chore. Magic login removes that friction entirely — FlyWP generates a one-time authenticated link and drops you straight into your WordPress admin dashboard.

1. Navigate to your site’s **WordPress** tab.
2. Click the **WP Admin** button.
3. A new browser tab opens and you are automatically logged in as the site administrator.

:::tip
Magic login is especially useful when you have disabled the standard WordPress login page for security. You can block `wp-login.php` (the default WordPress login URL) entirely and still access your admin through FlyWP whenever you need it.
:::

## WP Config Editor

Your site’s `wp-config.php` file is where WordPress stores critical settings — database credentials, debug flags, secret keys, and any custom constants your plugins or theme require. Normally, editing this file means connecting over SSH or FTP. FlyWP’s **WP Config** editor lets you make those changes directly from your dashboard.

You can:

- Add new constants
- Edit existing values
- Remove constants you no longer need

Incorrect changes to `wp-config.php` can break your site. Double-check every edit and make sure you have a recent backup before modifying configuration values.

## Updates Management

Outdated WordPress core, plugins, or themes are one of the most common entry points for attackers. FlyWP surfaces all available updates in one view so nothing slips through.

FlyWP shows you available updates for:

- **WordPress core** — update to the latest stable version
- **Plugins** — see which plugins have updates available
- **Themes** — see which themes have updates available

You can apply updates individually or in bulk, all from the FlyWP dashboard.

## Plugin Management

Need to install a new plugin or deactivate one that’s causing trouble? FlyWP handles it without requiring you to log into wp-admin. The table below covers every action available:

| Action | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Activate** | Enable an installed plugin |
| **Deactivate** | Disable an active plugin without removing it |
| **Install** | Install a new plugin from the WordPress.org repository |
| **Delete** | Remove a plugin from the server entirely |
| **Auto-update toggle** | Enable or disable automatic updates for individual plugins |

:::note
Enabling auto-updates for plugins keeps them patched against known vulnerabilities. However, automatic updates can occasionally introduce compatibility issues — a plugin update may conflict with your theme or another plugin. Monitor your site after updates roll out and keep backups enabled.
:::

## FlyWP Helper Plugin

The **FlyWP Helper Plugin** is a lightweight WordPress plugin that FlyWP installs automatically on every site you add. It acts as the communication bridge between your WordPress installation and the FlyWP platform, enabling remote management features that would otherwise require direct server access.

The helper plugin powers features like:

- Magic login
- Plugin and theme management from the dashboard
- WordPress version detection
- Health checks and status reporting

Do not deactivate or delete the FlyWP Helper Plugin. Removing it will break the connection between your site and FlyWP, and features like magic login and remote management will stop working.

## Related Pages

- [Site Settings](https://flywp.com/docs/site/settings/)
- [Security](https://flywp.com/docs/site/security/)
- [Backups](https://flywp.com/docs/site/backups/)
- [Manage Tab](https://flywp.com/docs/server/server-and-site-management-page/)
- [Caching](https://flywp.com/docs/site/performance/cache-management/)
- [Theme Management](https://flywp.com/docs/wordpress/theme-management/)

## In this section

- [WP Config Editor](https://flywp.com/docs/site/configurations/wp-config.md)
- [FlyWP Helper Plugin](https://flywp.com/docs/site/flywp-helper-plugin.md)
- [FlyWP Helper Plugin Status](https://flywp.com/docs/site/flywp-helper-plugin/flywp-helper-plugin-status.md)
- [Centralized Bulk Updates](https://flywp.com/docs/site/centralized-bulk-updates.md): Managing WordPress updates across multiple sites and servers can become time-consuming and overwhelming at the same time. Meet Bulk Updates feature on FlyWP.
- [Theme Management](https://flywp.com/docs/wordpress/theme-management.md): View and update WordPress themes installed on your site directly from the FlyWP dashboard, without logging into each site's WP admin.
- [Whitelist FlyWP API in Cloudflare](https://flywp.com/docs/site/centralized-bulk-updates/whitelist-flywp-api-requests-in-cloudflare.md)
- [Advanced Plugin Management](https://flywp.com/docs/site/advanced-plugin-management.md)
- [Site Blueprints](https://flywp.com/docs/site/site-blueprints.md)
- [Global Blueprint](https://flywp.com/docs/site/site-blueprints/global-blueprint.md)