Use InstaWP WordPress Sites as Local Folders (macOS, Windows, Linux)
InstaWP just launched Local Mount — a new feature that lets you mount your cloud WordPress site as a local folder on your computer. Whether you’re on macOS, Windows, or Linux, you can now access and edit your site files directly from your native file explorer. No FTP, no terminal — just plug and work.
In this video, Vikas Singhal, Founder & CEO of InstaWP, walks you through how it works on macOS. The connection steps for Windows and Linux are also included below.
🔧 What you’ll learn:
Where to find the Local Mount option inside your InstaWP site
How to enable it and get your server address, username, and password
How to mount your site as a local folder on macOS, Windows, and Linux
How to access core WordPress files like wp-config.php instantly
Connect your site to your computer based on your device:
💻 macOS (shown in video):
Enable Local Mount from your site dashboard
Copy the server address
Go to Finder → Go → Connect to Server
Add https:// before the server address
Enter the username and password
Your InstaWP site appears under Locations
💻 Windows:
Create a New Site on InstaWP (make sure your plan is Starter or higher than that because Local Mount isn't available on the free tier).
Open Your Site → Click on Local Mount → Unlock the feature.
Open This PC on Windows, click Map Network Drive on the top menu.
In the folder field, paste the server address from InstaWP.
Select "Reconnect at sign-in" (optional), and click Finish.
Enter the Username & Password provided in InstaWP.
You're all set — the site will appear as a mounted drive in your PC.
Watch this for Windows guide: • How to enable InstaWP Local Mount on Windo...
This is perfect for developers who prefer editing files locally but want the speed and convenience of cloud hosting.
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