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BETA (now)Hardening and tuningNew & old - side by sideTwo platforms, one serviceChangesNew platform compared to oldPrice comparisonPrices old / new - side by sideMigrationOld → new - when and how
Get startedStart your journey hereFirst steps 👣Onboarding outlineProject organizationUsing apps and environmentsFree trialOptions and limits
ConceptsUnique fortrabbit featuresAccount organizationHow to organize fortrabbit accounts.ComponentsIndividually scalable hosting resourcesStack detectorPre-configuration for quick setupSoftware templatesPre-configuration for quick setupLimitsQuirks, restrictions, permissionsSoftware support levelsWhat to expect from docs and supportLive code examplesLive code examples
Code accessAccess files by SSH or SFTPIntroSSH, SFTPSSHLogin to the remote shellSFTPOldschool code accessDirectoriesDefault folder organizationTroubleshootingDebugging connection issues
DeploymentGit powered code deploymentIntroGit push to deploy and some gotchasGitHub AppHow to connect your repos for deploymentBuild commandsComposer, Node.js and morePost deploy commandsRun migrations after deploymentDeployment triggerControl when deployment shall happenCached directoriesSpeed up successive deployments be re-using filesDeployment strategyHow files will be distributed into the environmentGit source directoryWhich folder from the repo to deployExclude patternsDefine files and folders not to be replacedReplace patternsDefine files and folders to be replacedDeploy logs
SettingsWebsite settings and configurationsDRAFT
Debug failed deploymentsTroubleshootingDebugging git deployment issuesENV varsUsing environment variables on fortrabbitPassword protectionEnable/disable public accessRoutingPublic HTTP accessPHP settingsPHP configuration in the dashboard.Root pathLanding directory for public accessIncoming firewall
MySQLAccess, import/export …DRAFT
Protect against common attacks and harmful requestsOutgoing firewallMaking requests to the outer world from the environmentLogsDRAFT
Access and error logsMetricsDRAFT
Graphs of telemetry dataAccessExport ImportAdvanced topicsLimits, procedures, time zones, triggers …TroubleshootingConnection issues, max_user_connections …
ComponentsIndividually scalable hosting resourcesPHPComputing power for PHP processesMySQLDatabase resources and storageStoragePersistent local web spaceTrafficOutgoing bandwidth in bit and bytesBackupsOffsite code and database copiesJobsBackground worker daemons and scheduled cron tasksKey-value store
ObjectsThings you see in the dashboardDRAFT
Database, cache, queue message brokerAppGrouping environments and collaborationEnvironmentAn online version of your projectPersonYour private access to fortrabbitTeamSettings and options for developer groupsInvoiceUnderstanding the fortrabbit invoicePayment methodAn object for billing and collaborationDomainDomain types and usageDeploymentTransfer of files from the Git repo to environmentSSH keyAuthentication keys stored with your account.
BillingWhat fortrabbit charges for and howPricing structureApps > environments > components > plansPostpaid billingFirst use, then payDaily aggregationUse for a day, pay for a dayBilling scheduleEOM Invoice & paymentPayment typesWho can pay howAutoscaling
DNSDNS, Apex, ANAME, HTTPSDRAFT
From XS to 2XL without interactionPlansFrom XS to 2XLCurrenciesEUR or USDVAT rulesWho needs to pay value added taxLate paymentsWhen payments bounceDownload invoicesVisit the invoice archiveInvoice thresholdMinimum amount for each invoiceExternal domainsConnecting external domainsPoint a domainHow to point your external domain to fortrabbitDomain forwardingAutomatically redirect all requests to wwwHTTPSHTTPS and TLS options on fortrabbitApex domainsNaked, bare, root domainsDNS troubleshootingSolving domain routing issues.
CollaborationShare infra resources like codeIntroWork with other developers and clientsHow todo this?Developer collaborationSharing app access with other developersBilling collaborationSharing billing access with othersTechnical contactDevelopers in charge to be contacted in critical situationsBilling connectionAccess context for people interacting with payment methods.Developer connectionAccess context for developers interacting with apps in teams.Account typesDeveloper or clientTeam rolesLimited or unlimited
BackupsTaking, restoring and schedulingBackup filesFiles and databaseRestore from backupautomated rollbackBackup retention
JobsWorkers and cronsDRAFT
monthly, weekly, dailyGuides
LaravelMeet the most PHPopular PHP framework
InstallPrepare for LaravelSetupConfigure your local installationDeploymentGitHub, SSH, rsync or even SFTPBuild settingsConfigure Git deploymentTuningConfigure and run Laravel on fortrabbit
Craft CMSFlexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiencesInstall localLocally install Craft CMSSetupConfigure fortrabbitDeploymentGit push to deploy, build commands, post deploy commands.Databaseup/down databaseAssets handlingSyncing uploads up and downTuningSecurity, https, dev mode …PerformancePotential bottle necks and workaroundsUpdatingOpinionated guide to upgrade CraftHeadless CraftArchitectural choices to deploy Craft in GraphQL modeCraft CMS pluginsBest practices using pluginsQueueingRunning queue jobs with Craft CMSDomain setupDomain setup, multi-site domainsTroubleshootingCommon issues and what to do next
KirbyInstall and tune Kirby CMSIntroWorkflows and deployment optionsRsync syncDeployment using rsyncGit + rsync deploymentAdvanced deployment for adventurous usersTuneUpdating Kirby, Panel, mails …
StatamicAn extendable Laravel CMS packageInstallConfigure Statamic.Deployment optionsGet to know options on fortrabbitGit + rsync deploymentCode is version controlled, content is syncedTuningDomains, ENV vars, updating…
WordPressInstall and tune WordPressSetupGet WordPress up and running quicklyTuneDomains, database migrations, WP-CLI …UpdateKeep WordPress up-to-dateSecurityKeep WordPress secure
More guidesSoftware installation tutorialsDevelopment
PerformanceUnderstand and optimize your websites's performance.
IntroWebsite performancePeople problemsPerformance responsibilityCommon issuesCheck this firstMonitoringIs my website slow?Backend performanceOptimize backend code for speedPHP processesDeep dive into PHP processes and response timeFrontend performanceOptimize frontend code for speedDatabase performanceMake it fast and not be the bottleneckScaling ideasWhen to upgrade or downgrade the hosting plan
LearnSSH key setupSet up SSH keys on your local machineComposerUsing the PHP dependency on fortrabbitStaging environmentsMulti-staging workflows with branches.Monorepos
Env VarsDRAFT
Supported workflows.Headless workflowsDRAFT
Working with decoupled applicationsPHP infoDump all configurationCanonical tagLanding directory for public accessComposer private reposDRAFT
Access during git deploymentDigQuery public DNS entries from the terminalEncodingUTF-8 alternativesGit introInstall, learn, enjoyGitHub API limitsDRAFT
Code collaboration and deployment.Hosts fileTesting domain routing with your local hosts fileHTTPS troubleshootingDebugging SSL/TLS errorsSecurity tipsStay safe onlineIntroAbout environment variablesAccess from codeHow to access environment variables from code.env fileWhat is .env, where and how to useSecurityDon't expose your env vars ever
How ToReduce hosting costsReview and removeDownload a websiteGet all data to have it running locallyMigrate to fortrabbitWebsite transfer to fortrabbitrsyncCopy and sync like a bossSCPUsing secure copy for file transfersUpgrade PHPSwitch to a new version with confidenceConfigure .user.ini
HtaccessDRAFT
Control advanced PHP settingsIntroWhat to do with .htaccessRedirectsForce https, domain forwarding and moreHTTP authCreating a password protected areaGZIPEnable compression for other HTTP responsesEnvironment detectionSpecific .htaccess rules for production / developmentHSTSForce https, domain forwarding and moreMore .htaccess tipsComments, WordPress, file extensions, custom errorsTroubleshootingCommon .htaccess issues and how to detect themHTTP headersCache control and CORS
HTTP errorsInformation about HTTP errorsIntegrationsand combinations
Local developmentSet up a local development environment for building and testing your projects.
IntroWebsites running on your local computerDDEVLocal PHP development with Docker made simpleLaravel ValetWebsites running on your local hostLaravel HerdOne-click PHP development environmentLaravel SailOfficial Docker setup for Laravel
DNS and domainsDomains and DNS managementIntroRecommendations for domain providersProvidersPopular domain providersInstructionsHow to point your external domain to fortrabbitCloudflareDomains, DNS and DDOS protectionANAME / ALIAS recordsServe apex domains via host target
Git hostingIntegrating with Git repositoriesIntroOptions to integrate fortrabbit with git providersGitHubCode collaboration and deploymentBitbucket
APM servicesMonitor and improve application performanceDRAFT
Integrate git push via BitBucket pipelinesGitLabDRAFT
Integrate git via GitLab CI/CD workflowsCodebergDRAFT
Integrate git via Codeberg CI workflowsIntroMonitor your app's performanceBlackfireSpot bottlenecks with data driven insightsNew RelicEnterprise PHP profilingTideways
Work emailIMAP/POP3/SMTP servicesDatabase clientsVisual database clientsDRAFT
Effortless performance insights with no code changesLaravel NightwatchDRAFT
Monitor Laravel applications with precision.SigNozDRAFT
Open source APM and observabilityDataDogDRAFT
Cloud monitoring and securityFlareDRAFT
Error tracking for LaravelIntroRecommendations for database clientsMySQL WorkbenchOfficial MySQL GUISequel AceMac native MySQL clientTablePlusModern database toolphpMyAdminWhy not phpMyAdmin on remote?
Git clientsVisual git clientsIntroVisual interfaces for GitGitHub CLIGitHub on the command lineForkFast and friendly Git clientTowerPowerful Git clientGitHub DesktopSimple Git client by GitHub
SFTP clientsFile transfer toolsIntroManaging files securelyCyberduckVersatile cloud storage browserTransmitThe gold standard for MacFileZillaCross-platform classicPuTTY (PSFTP)Windows terminal toolWinSCPPopular Windows client
Database hostingDatabase hosting services.IntroExternal database providersPlanetScale
Transactional mailSending transactional emailsDRAFT
Serverless MySQL platformNeonDRAFT
Serverless PostgresCrateDBDRAFT
Distributed SQL for machine dataIntroRecommendations for sending automated mailsProvidersServices to send mailPostmark
Web analyticsTrack visitors and user behaviorDRAFT
Transactional mail integrationSendGridTransactional mail integration