How to Install WP-CLI on cPanel - Complete WordPress CLI Guide

WP-CLI (WordPress Command Line Interface) is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to manage WordPress installations without using a web browser. For cPanel users, installing WP-CLI can significantly streamline WordPress management tasks, from core updates to plugin installations and database operations.

This comprehensive guide covers WP-CLI installation specifically for cPanel shared hosting environments, including common challenges and solutions for restricted hosting environments.

What is WP-CLI?

WP-CLI is the official command-line interface for WordPress that enables you to perform various WordPress operations through terminal commands. Created by Daniel Bachhuber and now maintained by the WordPress community, WP-CLI has become an essential tool for WordPress developers and administrators worldwide.

Key Features of WP-CLI

Core Management: Install, update, and configure WordPress core
Plugin Operations: Install, activate, deactivate, and update plugins
Theme Management: Install, activate, and customize themes
Database Operations: Import, export, and optimize databases
User Management: Create, modify, and manage user accounts
Content Management: Import/export posts, pages, and media
Multisite Support: Manage WordPress multisite networks

WP-CLI Architecture

WP-CLI is distributed as a PHAR (PHP Archive) file, which packages multiple PHP files and resources into a single executable application for easy distribution and installation.

System Requirements

Before installing WP-CLI on cPanel, ensure your hosting environment meets these requirements:

Minimum Requirements

Operating System: UNIX-like environment (Linux, macOS, FreeBSD)
PHP Version: PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.0+ recommended for 2020)
WordPress Version: WordPress 3.7 or higher
Memory: At least 64MB PHP memory limit
Execution Time: Sufficient PHP execution time for operations

cPanel-Specific Considerations

SSH Access: Required for command-line installation
File Permissions: Ability to create executable files
PHP CLI: Command-line PHP access
Disk Space: At least 10MB free space

Verify Your Environment

bash

# Check PHP version
php --version

# Check available memory
php -r "echo ini_get('memory_limit') . PHP_EOL;"

# Check execution time limit
php -r "echo ini_get('max_execution_time') . PHP_EOL;"

# Verify WordPress installation
ls -la public_html/wp-config.php

Installation Methods for cPanel

Method 1: Server-wide Installation (Root Access Required)

This method is for server administrators who want to install WP-CLI system-wide for all cPanel users. This approach uses CageFS integration to make WP-CLI available across all user accounts.

Prerequisites

Root access to the cPanel server
CageFS enabled on the server
SSH access with root privileges

Step 1: Download WP-CLI as Root

bash

# Connect as root user
ssh [email protected]

# Navigate to temporary directory
cd /tmp

# Download WP-CLI
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

# Verify download integrity
php wp-cli.phar --info

Step 2: Install WP-CLI System-wide

bash

# Make the file executable
chmod +x wp-cli.phar

# Copy to system binary directory
cp wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp

# Verify installation
/usr/local/bin/wp --version

# Set proper ownership and permissions
chown root:root /usr/local/bin/wp
chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/wp

Step 3: Configure CageFS Integration

bash

# Create CageFS configuration directory if it doesn't exist
mkdir -p /etc/cagefs/conf.d

# Add WP-CLI to CageFS configuration
cat > /etc/cagefs/conf.d/wp.cfg << 'EOF'
[wp-cli]
comment=WP CLI
paths=/usr/local/bin/wp
EOF

# Verify the configuration
cat /etc/cagefs/conf.d/wp.cfg

# Set proper permissions for the configuration file
chmod 644 /etc/cagefs/conf.d/wp.cfg

Step 4: Update CageFS

bash

# Force update CageFS to apply changes
cagefsctl --force-update

# Verify CageFS update completed successfully
echo "CageFS update completed. WP-CLI is now available to all cPanel users."

# Optional: Check CageFS status
cagefsctl --list-enabled

Step 5: Test Installation for cPanel Users

bash

# Test as a cPanel user (replace 'username' with actual username)
su - username -c "wp --version"

# Or test by switching to a user account
su - username
cd ~/public_html
wp --version
wp core version

Verification Script for Root Installation

bash

# Create verification script for server administrators
cat > /root/verify-wp-cli-installation.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

echo "=== WP-CLI Server-wide Installation Verification ==="
echo

# Test 1: Check WP-CLI binary
echo "1. Checking WP-CLI binary..."
if [ -f "/usr/local/bin/wp" ]; then
    echo "✓ WP-CLI binary found at /usr/local/bin/wp"
    /usr/local/bin/wp --version
else
    echo "✗ WP-CLI binary not found"
fi
echo

# Test 2: Check CageFS configuration
echo "2. Checking CageFS configuration..."
if [ -f "/etc/cagefs/conf.d/wp.cfg" ]; then
    echo "✓ CageFS configuration found"
    cat /etc/cagefs/conf.d/wp.cfg
else
    echo "✗ CageFS configuration not found"
fi
echo

# Test 3: Test with sample cPanel user
echo "3. Testing with cPanel users..."
for user in $(ls /var/cpanel/users/ | head -3); do
    echo "Testing user: $user"
    su - $user -c "wp --version 2>/dev/null" && echo "✓ WP-CLI works for $user" || echo "✗ WP-CLI failed for $user"
done
echo

echo "=== Verification Complete ==="
EOF

chmod +x /root/verify-wp-cli-installation.sh
/root/verify-wp-cli-installation.sh

Method 2: Direct Download via SSH (User-level Installation)

This is the most straightforward method for individual cPanel users with SSH access.

Step 1: Connect to Your cPanel via SSH

bash

# Connect to your cPanel hosting
ssh [email protected]

# Navigate to your home directory
cd ~

Step 2: Download WP-CLI

bash

# Download using curl
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

# Alternative: Download using wget
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

Step 3: Verify Download Integrity

bash

# Check if the file was downloaded successfully
ls -la wp-cli.phar

# Verify the PHAR file
php wp-cli.phar --info

Step 4: Make WP-CLI Executable

bash

# Make the file executable
chmod +x wp-cli.phar

# Test the installation
php wp-cli.phar --version

Step 5: Create Global Command (Optional)

bash

# Move to local bin directory (if available)
mkdir -p ~/bin
mv wp-cli.phar ~/bin/wp

# Add to PATH in .bashrc
echo 'export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

# Test global command
wp --version

Method 3: cPanel File Manager Installation

For users without SSH access, you can install WP-CLI through cPanel File Manager.

Step 1: Download WP-CLI to Your Computer

Visit https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar
Save the file as wp-cli.phar

Step 2: Upload via cPanel File Manager

Log into your cPanel
Open File Manager
Navigate to your home directory
Upload the wp-cli.phar file
Set file permissions to 755

Step 3: Test Installation

bash

# Via cPanel Terminal (if available)
php ~/wp-cli.phar --version

# Or create a test PHP file
echo '<?php system("php ~/wp-cli.phar --version"); ?>' > test-wp-cli.php

Method 4: Composer Installation (Advanced)

If Composer is available on your cPanel hosting:

bash

# Install via Composer
composer global require wp-cli/wp-cli

# Add Composer bin to PATH
echo 'export PATH="$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

# Verify installation
wp --version

cPanel-Specific Configuration

Setting Up WP-CLI for cPanel Environment

Create WP-CLI Configuration File

bash

# Navigate to your WordPress directory
cd ~/public_html

# Create wp-cli.yml configuration file
cat > wp-cli.yml << 'EOF'
# WP-CLI Configuration for cPanel
path: /home/username/public_html
url: https://your-domain.com

# Database configuration (optional)
# core config:
#   dbhost: localhost
#   dbname: username_dbname
#   dbuser: username_dbuser
#   dbpass: your_db_password

# PHP settings for shared hosting
php:
  memory_limit: 256M
  max_execution_time: 300

# Disable auto-updates that might conflict with cPanel
core:
  allow-root: false
EOF

Set Proper File Paths

bash

# Create alias for easier usage
echo 'alias wp="php ~/wp-cli.phar"' >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

# Or create a wrapper script
cat > ~/wp << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
cd ~/public_html
php ~/wp-cli.phar "$@"
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp

Handling cPanel Restrictions

Memory Limit Issues

bash

# Check current memory limit
php -r "echo ini_get('memory_limit') . PHP_EOL;"

# Run WP-CLI with increased memory
php -d memory_limit=256M ~/wp-cli.phar --info

# Create wrapper script with memory settings
cat > ~/wp-cli-wrapper.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
php -d memory_limit=256M -d max_execution_time=300 ~/wp-cli.phar "$@"
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-cli-wrapper.sh

Permission Issues

bash

# Ensure proper permissions
chmod 755 ~/wp-cli.phar
chmod 755 ~/public_html

# Check WordPress file permissions
find ~/public_html -type f -name "*.php" -exec chmod 644 {} \;
find ~/public_html -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;

Testing Your WP-CLI Installation

Basic Functionality Test

bash

# Check WP-CLI information
php ~/wp-cli.phar --info

# Expected output example:
# OS: Linux hostname 3.10.0-1160.el7.x86_64 #1 SMP Mon Oct 19 16:18:59 UTC 2020 x86_64
# Shell: /bin/bash
# PHP binary: /usr/bin/php
# PHP version: 7.4.12
# php.ini used: /etc/php.ini
# WP-CLI root dir: phar://wp-cli.phar/vendor/wp-cli/wp-cli
# WP-CLI packages dir:
# WP-CLI version: 2.4.0

WordPress Integration Test

bash

# Navigate to WordPress directory
cd ~/public_html

# Check WordPress installation
php ~/wp-cli.phar core version

# List installed plugins
php ~/wp-cli.phar plugin list

# Check database connection
php ~/wp-cli.phar db check

Create Test Script

bash

# Create comprehensive test script
cat > ~/test-wp-cli.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

echo "=== WP-CLI Installation Test ==="
echo

# Test 1: WP-CLI Version
echo "1. Testing WP-CLI version..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar --version
echo

# Test 2: WordPress Core Status
echo "2. Testing WordPress core..."
cd ~/public_html
php ~/wp-cli.phar core version 2>/dev/null && echo "✓ WordPress detected" || echo "✗ WordPress not found"
echo

# Test 3: Database Connection
echo "3. Testing database connection..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar db check 2>/dev/null && echo "✓ Database connection successful" || echo "✗ Database connection failed"
echo

# Test 4: Plugin List
echo "4. Testing plugin access..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar plugin list --format=count 2>/dev/null && echo "✓ Plugin access working" || echo "✗ Plugin access failed"
echo

echo "=== Test Complete ==="
EOF

chmod +x ~/test-wp-cli.sh
./test-wp-cli.sh

Common WP-CLI Commands for cPanel Users

WordPress Core Management

bash

# Check WordPress version
wp core version

# Update WordPress core
wp core update

# Download WordPress (for new installations)
wp core download

# Install WordPress
wp core install --url=example.com --title="Site Title" --admin_user=admin --admin_password=password --admin_email=[email protected]

Plugin Management

bash

# List all plugins
wp plugin list

# Install a plugin
wp plugin install contact-form-7

# Activate a plugin
wp plugin activate contact-form-7

# Update all plugins
wp plugin update --all

# Deactivate all plugins (useful for troubleshooting)
wp plugin deactivate --all

Theme Management

bash

# List themes
wp theme list

# Install a theme
wp theme install twentytwenty

# Activate a theme
wp theme activate twentytwenty

# Update all themes
wp theme update --all

Database Operations

bash

# Create database backup
wp db export backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).sql

# Import database
wp db import backup.sql

# Search and replace URLs (useful for migrations)
wp search-replace 'old-domain.com' 'new-domain.com'

# Optimize database
wp db optimize

User Management

bash

# List users
wp user list

# Create new user
wp user create newuser [email protected] --role=editor

# Update user password
wp user update admin --user_pass=newpassword

# Delete user
wp user delete username --reassign=admin

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue 1: Permission Denied Errors

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Error: Permission denied

Solution:

bash

# Check file permissions
ls -la ~/wp-cli.phar

# Fix permissions
chmod 755 ~/wp-cli.phar

# Check WordPress directory permissions
chmod 755 ~/public_html

Issue 2: Memory Limit Exceeded

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Fatal error: Allowed memory size exhausted

Solution:

bash

# Run with increased memory
php -d memory_limit=256M ~/wp-cli.phar command

# Create permanent wrapper
echo '#!/bin/bash' > ~/wp
echo 'php -d memory_limit=256M ~/wp-cli.phar "$@"' >> ~/wp
chmod +x ~/wp

Issue 3: Database Connection Issues

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Error: Error establishing a database connection

Solution:

bash

# Check wp-config.php settings
wp config get DB_HOST
wp config get DB_NAME
wp config get DB_USER

# Test database connection manually
wp db check

# Verify database credentials in cPanel

Issue 4: WordPress Not Found

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Error: This does not seem to be a WordPress installation

Solution:

bash

# Ensure you're in the WordPress directory
cd ~/public_html

# Check for wp-config.php
ls -la wp-config.php

# Specify WordPress path explicitly
wp --path=/home/username/public_html core version

Advanced cPanel Integration

Automated Backup Script

bash

# Create automated backup script
cat > ~/wp-backup.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

# Configuration
BACKUP_DIR="$HOME/backups"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
SITE_NAME="your-site"

# Create backup directory
mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR

# Navigate to WordPress directory
cd ~/public_html

# Create database backup
echo "Creating database backup..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar db export "$BACKUP_DIR/${SITE_NAME}_db_${DATE}.sql"

# Create files backup
echo "Creating files backup..."
tar -czf "$BACKUP_DIR/${SITE_NAME}_files_${DATE}.tar.gz" \
    --exclude='wp-content/cache' \
    --exclude='wp-content/uploads/cache' \
    .

echo "Backup completed: $BACKUP_DIR"
ls -la "$BACKUP_DIR"
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-backup.sh

Maintenance Mode Script

bash

# Create maintenance mode toggle
cat > ~/wp-maintenance.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

cd ~/public_html

if [ "$1" = "on" ]; then
    echo "Enabling maintenance mode..."
    php ~/wp-cli.phar maintenance-mode activate
elif [ "$1" = "off" ]; then
    echo "Disabling maintenance mode..."
    php ~/wp-cli.phar maintenance-mode deactivate
else
    echo "Usage: $0 [on|off]"
    echo "Current status:"
    php ~/wp-cli.phar maintenance-mode status
fi
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-maintenance.sh

Security Hardening Script

bash

# Create security hardening script
cat > ~/wp-security.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

cd ~/public_html

echo "=== WordPress Security Hardening ==="

# Update WordPress core
echo "1. Updating WordPress core..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar core update

# Update all plugins
echo "2. Updating plugins..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar plugin update --all

# Update all themes
echo "3. Updating themes..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar theme update --all

# Remove inactive themes (except default)
echo "4. Cleaning up inactive themes..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar theme delete --all --force

# Generate new salts
echo "5. Regenerating security salts..."
php ~/wp-cli.phar config shuffle-salts

# Check for vulnerable plugins
echo "6. Security scan complete"
php ~/wp-cli.phar plugin list --status=inactive

echo "=== Security hardening completed ==="
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-security.sh

Best Practices for cPanel Users

1. Regular Maintenance Schedule

bash

# Create cron job for regular maintenance
# Add to crontab: crontab -e
# 0 2 * * 0 /home/username/wp-maintenance-weekly.sh

cat > ~/wp-maintenance-weekly.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
cd ~/public_html

# Weekly maintenance tasks
php ~/wp-cli.phar core update
php ~/wp-cli.phar plugin update --all
php ~/wp-cli.phar theme update --all
php ~/wp-cli.phar db optimize

# Create weekly backup
~/wp-backup.sh
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-maintenance-weekly.sh

2. Environment-Specific Configurations

bash

# Create environment-specific wp-cli.yml
cat > ~/public_html/wp-cli.yml << 'EOF'
# Production environment settings
path: /home/username/public_html
url: https://your-domain.com

# Shared hosting optimizations
php:
  memory_limit: 256M
  max_execution_time: 300

# Disable risky operations
core:
  allow-root: false
  
# Custom command aliases
aliases:
  backup: "!~/wp-backup.sh"
  secure: "!~/wp-security.sh"
EOF

3. Monitoring and Logging

bash

# Create logging wrapper
cat > ~/wp-logged << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
LOG_FILE="$HOME/wp-cli.log"
echo "[$(date)] WP-CLI: $*" >> $LOG_FILE
php ~/wp-cli.phar "$@" 2>&1 | tee -a $LOG_FILE
EOF

chmod +x ~/wp-logged

Server Administrator Benefits

Advantages of Server-wide Installation

Benefit	Description	Impact
Centralized Management	Single installation for all users	Easier updates and maintenance
Consistent Version	All users use the same WP-CLI version	Reduced compatibility issues
Resource Efficiency	One binary serves all accounts	Lower disk usage and memory footprint
Security Control	Controlled by server administrator	Better security and access management
CageFS Integration	Properly isolated in user environments	Maintains security while providing access

Server-wide Configuration Options

Global WP-CLI Configuration

bash

# Create global configuration for all users
cat > /etc/wp-cli/config.yml << 'EOF'
# Global WP-CLI configuration for cPanel server
path: public_html

# Default settings for shared hosting
php:
  memory_limit: 256M
  max_execution_time: 300

# Security settings
core:
  allow-root: false

# Disable automatic updates that might conflict
disable_auto_check_update: true
EOF

# Set proper permissions
chmod 644 /etc/wp-cli/config.yml

User-specific Overrides

bash

# Users can still create local configurations
# ~/public_html/wp-cli.yml will override global settings
cat > /home/username/public_html/wp-cli.yml << 'EOF'
# User-specific WP-CLI configuration
url: https://user-domain.com
path: /home/username/public_html

# User-specific PHP settings
php:
  memory_limit: 512M
EOF

Maintenance and Updates

Automated Update Script for Server Administrators

bash

# Create automated WP-CLI update script
cat > /root/update-wp-cli.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

echo "=== WP-CLI Server Update Process ==="
echo

# Backup current version
echo "1. Backing up current WP-CLI..."
cp /usr/local/bin/wp /usr/local/bin/wp.backup.$(date +%Y%m%d)

# Download latest version
echo "2. Downloading latest WP-CLI..."
cd /tmp
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-cli/builds/gh-pages/phar/wp-cli.phar

# Verify new version
echo "3. Verifying new version..."
php wp-cli.phar --version

# Install new version
echo "4. Installing new version..."
chmod +x wp-cli.phar
cp wp-cli.phar /usr/local/bin/wp
chown root:root /usr/local/bin/wp
chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/wp

# Update CageFS
echo "5. Updating CageFS..."
cagefsctl --force-update

# Verify installation
echo "6. Verifying installation..."
/usr/local/bin/wp --version

# Test with sample user
echo "7. Testing with cPanel users..."
for user in $(ls /var/cpanel/users/ | head -2); do
    su - $user -c "wp --version 2>/dev/null" && echo "✓ Working for $user" || echo "✗ Failed for $user"
done

echo
echo "=== WP-CLI Update Complete ==="
EOF

chmod +x /root/update-wp-cli.sh

Monitoring Script

bash

# Create monitoring script for WP-CLI usage
cat > /root/monitor-wp-cli.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash

echo "=== WP-CLI Usage Monitoring ==="
echo

# Check WP-CLI processes
echo "1. Active WP-CLI processes:"
ps aux | grep wp-cli | grep -v grep

echo
echo "2. WP-CLI version information:"
/usr/local/bin/wp --version

echo
echo "3. Recent WP-CLI usage (from logs):"
# Check for WP-CLI usage in system logs
grep -i "wp-cli\|wp --" /var/log/messages | tail -10 2>/dev/null || echo "No recent logs found"

echo
echo "4. CageFS status:"
cagefsctl --list-enabled | head -5

echo
echo "=== Monitoring Complete ==="
EOF

chmod +x /root/monitor-wp-cli.sh

Conclusion

Installing and configuring WP-CLI on cPanel significantly enhances your WordPress management capabilities, allowing you to perform complex operations efficiently through the command line. This guide provides comprehensive installation methods and cPanel-specific configurations to ensure optimal performance in shared hosting environments.

Key Benefits for cPanel Users

Efficient Management: Perform bulk operations quickly
Automated Workflows: Create scripts for routine tasks
Better Troubleshooting: Direct access to WordPress internals
Backup Solutions: Automated backup and restore processes
Security Enhancement: Regular updates and security checks

Quick Reference Commands

bash

# Essential WP-CLI commands for daily use
wp core version                    # Check WordPress version
wp plugin list                    # List all plugins
wp theme list                     # List all themes
wp user list                      # List all users
wp db export backup.sql           # Create database backup
wp search-replace old.com new.com # Update URLs
wp cache flush                    # Clear cache
wp rewrite flush                  # Flush rewrite rules

Next Steps

Practice: Start with basic commands in a staging environment
Automate: Create scripts for repetitive tasks
Monitor: Set up logging and monitoring for WP-CLI operations
Secure: Implement proper file permissions and access controls
Document: Keep track of your custom scripts and configurations

By following this guide, you'll have a fully functional WP-CLI installation on your cPanel hosting, enabling professional-level WordPress management through the command line. Remember to always test commands in a staging environment before running them on production sites.

For additional WP-CLI commands and advanced usage, refer to the official documentation at https://developer.wordpress.org/cli/commands/.

What is WP-CLI?

Key Features of WP-CLI

WP-CLI Architecture

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

cPanel-Specific Considerations

Verify Your Environment

Installation Methods for cPanel

Method 1: Server-wide Installation (Root Access Required)

Prerequisites

Step 1: Download WP-CLI as Root

Step 2: Install WP-CLI System-wide

Step 3: Configure CageFS Integration

Step 4: Update CageFS

Step 5: Test Installation for cPanel Users

Verification Script for Root Installation

Method 2: Direct Download via SSH (User-level Installation)

Step 1: Connect to Your cPanel via SSH

Step 2: Download WP-CLI

Step 3: Verify Download Integrity

Step 4: Make WP-CLI Executable

Step 5: Create Global Command (Optional)

Method 3: cPanel File Manager Installation

Step 1: Download WP-CLI to Your Computer

Step 2: Upload via cPanel File Manager

Step 3: Test Installation

Method 4: Composer Installation (Advanced)

cPanel-Specific Configuration

Setting Up WP-CLI for cPanel Environment

Create WP-CLI Configuration File

Set Proper File Paths

Handling cPanel Restrictions

Memory Limit Issues

Permission Issues

Testing Your WP-CLI Installation

Basic Functionality Test

WordPress Integration Test

Create Test Script

Common WP-CLI Commands for cPanel Users

WordPress Core Management

Plugin Management

Theme Management

Database Operations

User Management

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue 1: Permission Denied Errors

Issue 2: Memory Limit Exceeded

Issue 3: Database Connection Issues

Issue 4: WordPress Not Found

Advanced cPanel Integration

Automated Backup Script

Maintenance Mode Script

Security Hardening Script

Best Practices for cPanel Users

1. Regular Maintenance Schedule

2. Environment-Specific Configurations

3. Monitoring and Logging

Server Administrator Benefits

Advantages of Server-wide Installation

Server-wide Configuration Options

Global WP-CLI Configuration

User-specific Overrides

Maintenance and Updates

Automated Update Script for Server Administrators

Monitoring Script

Conclusion

Key Benefits for cPanel Users

Quick Reference Commands

Next Steps

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