Do I need separate accounts for EasyEngine and WP Cloud?

Yes, you need a WP Cloud account for hosting and an EasyEngine account for dashboard access, but they integrate seamlessly. The integration makes them work together seamlessly:

Required Setup:

• EasyEngine account: Provides access to the management dashboard, server provisioning tools, and site deployment features.
• WP Cloud account: Handles the underlying WordPress hosting infrastructure, scaling, and performance optimization.
• API connection: Links both accounts to enable automated provisioning and management.

How the Integration Works:

• Sign up for EasyEngine to access their command-line tools and web dashboard.
• Create a separate WP Cloud account for hosting services and once approved request an API key.
• Connect the accounts through API credentials provided by both platforms.
• Once linked, deploy and manage WP Cloud-hosted sites directly from EasyEngine’s interface.

Seamless Experience:

• Create WordPress sites from EasyEngine that automatically provision on WP Cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor site performance, resource usage, and scaling from the EasyEngine dashboard.
• Handle SSL certificates, domain management, and backups through unified controls.
• Deploy staging environments and manage multiple sites without switching platforms.

Account Management:

• Keep both accounts active and in good standing for uninterrupted service.
• Billing remains separate (EasyEngine for dashboard/tools, WP Cloud for hosting resources).
• Support may involve both teams depending on whether issues are infrastructure or management-related.
• User permissions and team access configured in both platforms.

The two-account requirement ensures you get the best of both platforms while maintaining a streamlined workflow for WordPress development and hosting.