{"id":5277,"date":"2022-04-06T06:45:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T06:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=5277"},"modified":"2026-02-14T16:55:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T16:55:56","slug":"how-can-i-manage-wordpress-updates-through-wpx-hosting-panel","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/how-can-i-manage-wordpress-updates-through-wpx-hosting-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I manage WordPress Core, Theme, and Plugin Updates via the Control Panel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WordPress Updates<\/strong> are very important when it comes to the site\u2019s safety and functionality. It\u2019s important to regularly update WordPress installations like core, themes, and plugins, which will keep you safe as well, while you have the newest features, better compatibility, and a smooth WordPress experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain how you can manage <strong>WordPress Updates<\/strong> for your website through our WPX Hosting Panel quickly and easily without having to log into your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing <strong>WordPress Updates<\/strong> through your Hosting Panel can be done quickly and easily in a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-login-to-your-wpx-account\">Step 1. Log in to your WPX account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by logging into your WPX account. You can do this by visiting the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/clientarea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WPX login page<\/a>.\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-navigate-to-your-hosting-plan\">Step 2. Go to Control Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate your hosting plan in the WPX client area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> button next to the plan you wish to manage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362f7a0046&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362f7a0046\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"796\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10.png 1919w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-1024x425.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-1536x637.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-10-100x41.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">If you have more than five hosting plans of the same type (WordPress, Agency or WooCommerce), not all may appear on the homepage. Use the <strong>WordPress Hosting<\/strong>, <strong>Agency Hosting<\/strong> or <strong>WooCommerce Hosting<\/strong> tab in the left-hand menu to find your service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3. Manage Updates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Control Panel:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Websites <\/strong>section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>WordPress <\/strong>button next to the site you want to manage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking the WordPress button, you&#8217;ll have the option to manage WordPress plugins, themes, and Core Updates for this site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362f7a135e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362f7a135e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1872\" height=\"788\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15.png 1872w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-1536x647.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-15-100x42.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1872px) 100vw, 1872px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Plugins Update<\/strong> tab, you can enable or disable auto-updates. With auto-updates enabled, plugins will update once a day. You can also manually <strong>Force updates<\/strong> if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362f7a186a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362f7a186a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1090\" height=\"496\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99.png 1090w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-50x23.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-60x27.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new99-100x46.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1090px) 100vw, 1090px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>\u0422hemes Update<\/strong> tab, you can enable or disable auto-updates. With auto-updates enabled, themes will update once a day. You can also manually <strong>Force updates<\/strong> if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362f7a1de0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362f7a1de0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1104\" height=\"466\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999.png 1104w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-1024x432.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-60x25.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new999-100x42.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress Core Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Core Update <\/strong>tab, you can enable or disable auto-updates for your WordPress core. If enabled, updates will be applied daily. You can also manually <strong>Force updates<\/strong> if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the option to choose between <strong>minor updates<\/strong> (e.g., 7.9.2 to 7.9.3) or <strong>major updates <\/strong>(e.g., 7.9.19 to 8.0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0362f7a2266&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0362f7a2266\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1114\" height=\"532\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999.png 1114w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-1024x489.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/wpx.net\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/new9999-100x48.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have more questions? Contact the WPX Support Team through the live chat widget in the bottom-right corner, and they\u2019ll assist you promptly, typically within 30 seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress Updates are very important when it comes to the site\u2019s safety and functionality. It\u2019s important to regularly update WordPress installations like core, themes, and plugins, which will keep you safe as well, while you have the newest features, better compatibility, and a smooth WordPress experience. 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