Introduction
This article provides an overview of the server management tools available in the free Webdock dashboard, including infrastructure controls, automation features, storage management, access configuration, and integrated add-ons.
Your Server Screen
The server screen displays all available management tools for the selected server, organized into sections for configuration, monitoring, and add-ons.
The interface lists all available server management tools. Some tools are only available on servers running our LEMP/LAMP stack images and will not appear on clean OS installations.
Server Management Tools
Activity & Requests
This section displays server metrics, including resource usage, performance data, and recent activity.
Upgrade / Downgrade
This section allows you to upgrade or downgrade your server profile, adjusting allocated resources such as CPU, RAM, and storage. Profile changes are applied instantly and automatically.
Snapshots
Here you can take point-in-time snapshots of your server. Snapshot creation runs in the background, allowing you to continue using the server without interruption.
Cron Jobs
From this section, you can create new, or edit existing, cron jobs for scheduled task execution on your server.
Server Scripts
This section allows you to deploy and execute scripts from the Webdock script library or run custom scripts stored on your server.
Shell Users
This section allows you to create shell users and grant SSH access by assigning an SSH public key to each user.
Manage PHP
From this section, you can upgrade or downgrade the PHP version installed on your server and modify common PHP configuration parameters such as ‘memory_limit’, ‘upload_max_filesize’, and related PHP-FPM settings.
Databases (available with stack images only)
This section allows you to manage MySQL-compatible MariaDB databases on your server, including creating and deleting databases and associated users. Remote database access can be enabled, though this should be used with caution due to security considerations.
Manage FTP (available with stack images only)
This section allows you to manage FTP access to your server storage, including creating and deleting FTP users and configuring their access credentials.
File Manager (available with stack images only)
From this section, you can deploy the file manager and perform file operations such as editing, uploading, downloading, and saving changes directly on the server.
Server Identity
This tool configures the server hostname and sets the reverse DNS (PTR record) based on your primary domain. It must be configured before generating SSL certificates, as domain association is required for certificate issuance.
SSL Certificates
This tool generates Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for domains linked to your server, allowing you to issue certificates for individual domains or all configured domains.
Add-ons and Integrations
Manage Add-ons
This section allows you to purchase and manage additional services, such as the ‘Managed Server’ add-on, which provides extended operational support.
Manage Email
This section provides email integration add-ons, including Postmark for sending transactional emails and ImprovMX for forwarding incoming emails from your domain to an external inbox.
Manage WordPress
This section provides a streamlined WordPress installation tool and includes a ‘WordPress Lockdown’ feature that restricts file modifications to enhance security and reduce the risk of unauthorized changes.
Manage WAF
This section allows you to configure and manage Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to control and filter incoming traffic to your hosted applications.
Conclusion
The Webdock server management tools provide a centralized interface for configuring, scaling, and maintaining your infrastructure. They enable efficient server administration, automation, and integration without requiring direct command-line interaction.
