When you use WordPress, responsibilities are shared between you and ProRedLine.
Understanding this separation helps prevent confusion and support issues.
What ProRedLine Is Responsible For #
ProRedLine is responsible for:
- Providing the hosting infrastructure
- Maintaining the server environment
- Ensuring network and hardware availability
- Providing cPanel and WP Toolkit access
- Offering server-level security features
- Providing automatic server backups
ProRedLine does not manage website content or applications.
What You Are Responsible For #
You are responsible for:
- Installing WordPress using WP Toolkit
- Managing WordPress core, themes and plugins
- Updating WordPress software
- Securing the WordPress installation
- Managing website content
- Creating and testing backups
- Fixing WordPress-related errors
WordPress maintenance is not automatic.
WordPress Installation Responsibility #
WordPress:
- Is never installed automatically
- Is installed only when you choose to do so
- Is placed where you specify
You decide if and when WordPress exists on your account.
Plugin and Theme Responsibility #
You are responsible for:
- Choosing plugins and themes
- Ensuring plugin compatibility
- Removing unused plugins
- Monitoring plugin security
Third-party software behavior is outside hosting control.
Updates and Security #
You are responsible for:
- Applying WordPress updates
- Applying plugin and theme updates
- Addressing security warnings
- Removing compromised files
Outdated software is the most common security risk.
Performance Responsibility #
You are responsible for:
- Website optimization
- Plugin selection
- Caching configuration
- Resource usage management
Poorly optimized WordPress sites can affect performance.
Backup Responsibility #
ProRedLine provides server backups, but:
- Backups are limited and rotated
- Backup availability is not guaranteed
- Restores may overwrite data
You must maintain your own backups.
What ProRedLine Does Not Do #
ProRedLine does not:
- Debug WordPress code
- Fix plugin conflicts
- Build WordPress websites
- Configure WordPress plugins
- Guarantee WordPress uptime
Support is limited to hosting-related issues.
When Support Can Help #
Support can help with:
- Hosting access issues
- cPanel and WP Toolkit availability
- DNS and domain configuration
- Server-level outages
WordPress logic remains customer-managed.
Responsibility Summary #
In short:
- ProRedLine manages the platform
- You manage WordPress
Clear responsibility separation prevents misunderstandings.
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