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Git Version Control System

Git is a powerful version control management system. Learn how to connect and securely push changes from Git to WP Engine.

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Dedicated Development Environment (DDE)

If you have a dedicated hosting plan, a dedicated development environment can be added to allow for an additional test server environment.

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Test for MySQL 8 Compatibility

WordPress® relies on the robust and widely-used MySQL database to store and manage a website’s data.1 To ensure the best performance, security, and compatibility, it is essential to keep database software up-to-date. WP…

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Serving Web Content in China

Learn how China's "Great Firewall" may impact serving web content hosted with WP Engine, and limitations of doing so without an ICP permit.

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GitHub Action for WP Engine Site Deployments

With this GitHub Action you can easily create an automated deployment process from GitHub to WP Engine using our SSH Gateway.

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Configure Gmail for WordPress

Learn steps for configuring Gmail, an email service from Google's GSuite, and how to integrate it with your WordPress site to send emails.

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.htaccess Deprecation and Alternatives

With the upgrade to PHP 7.4, WP Engine has decided to deprecate the .htaccess file. See which alternatives we recommend to replace old htaccess directives.

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Add WordPress Admin User with phpMyAdmin

Learn how to add an admin level user to your WordPress website with phpMyAdmin. Information provided covering each table and field required.

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Fixing the “Error Establishing Database Connection” Error

Learn what causes the database connection issue "Error establishing database connection" on a WordPress website and how to resolve it.

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