Guides
CanaryWP product docs.
Learn how the dashboard works, from importing a source WordPress site to running tests, managing instances, and controlling workspace settings.
Product areas
Guides by workflow.
Start Here
Getting Started
Create your first CanaryWP testing environment and learn the core workflow.
Start Here
Product Overview
Understand the main areas of the CanaryWP dashboard.
Core Workflows
Importing Sites
Upload a WordPress archive and restore it into a CanaryWP testing environment.
Core Workflows
Demo Instance
Use Try demo to create a reusable demo-based CanaryWP testing environment.
Core Workflows
Testing Environments
Differentiate the source WordPress site from the CanaryWP instance.
Core Workflows
Instances
Manage WordPress testing environments from the Instances page.
Instance Tools
Instance Tools
Use the instance detail page to inspect and maintain a single WordPress environment.
Instance Tools
Backups
Create manual backups, schedule backups, and review backup history.
Instance Tools
WP and PHP
Review and maintain WordPress and PHP versions across instances.
Instance Tools
Plugins and Themes
Review installed extensions, updates, compatibility, and maintenance actions.
Instance Tools
Database and Content
Manage database operations, media, users, cron events, options, and email logs.
Instance Tools
Domains and Redirects
Connect domains, review default URLs, and manage WordPress redirects.
Instance Tools
Uptime and Health
Monitor availability, WordPress health, and performance signals.
Testing & Automation
Site Testing
Run built-in tests against a selected WordPress instance.
Testing & Automation
Testing History
Review previous test runs, screenshots, step details, and visual diffs.
Testing & Automation
Scheduler
Create recurring jobs for maintenance, scripts, backups, and site testing.
Testing & Automation
Canary Wizard
Track guided import, maintenance, and testing workflows.
Core Workflows
Connected Sites
Connect source WordPress sites through the CanaryWP plugin and source profiles.
Workspace
Activity and Notifications
Use events and alerts to understand what happened in a workspace.
Workspace
Billing and Plans
Understand workspace usage, credits, plans, and instance cost estimates.
Workspace
Workspace and Account
Manage profile settings, workspaces, members, roles, and account access.
Workspace
Ask AI
Use the CanaryWP assistant for contextual help and operational guidance.