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Administering WordPress From The Command Line Interface<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

WP_CLI is a tool of command that allows you to perform many tasks directly through the command line without the use of a mouse. It might be hectic to some people but with familiarity of the WordPress version,the operating system and the scripting language its easier and interesting. For the WP_CLI to work the access to SSH is crucial. WP-CLI allows automation of scripts and shortcuts through commands hence tasks are accomplished in a simple faster way through administration in WordPress. The WordPress command line interface is better used as a plug-in. So install – under plug-ins in the WordPress dashboard, activate it to start running.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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