THE CONNECTION MANUAL

Let's get you connected.

Everything you need to move between Local and your host, with a little less guesswork.

NEW HERE?

Your first connection starts here.

Download, install, link your host, and make a small first transfer.

Connect Cloudways to Local, push and pull your site, and sync selected files.

Connect Bluehost to Local, push and pull your site, and sync selected files.

Connect Kinsta to Local, push and pull your site, and sync selected files.

Choose direction, transfer scope, and the exact files to sync.

Understand what a transfer changes and how to prepare for recovery.

Local versions, hosting requirements, and SSH authentication.

Work through installation, SSH, API, and transfer problems.

Ready to connect?

Check the requirements guide for Local versions and host connection details. Keep an independent backup and start on staging.