AWS Lightsail is a powerful and easy-to-use platform for deploying web applications. One of the most popular web applications out there is WordPress, and with Lightsail, it’s easy to set up a WordPress server in just a few simple steps. In this post, we will walk you through the process of setting up a WordPress server on AWS Lightsail.
Step 1: Sign in to your AWS account and navigate to the Lightsail homepage.
Once you have signed in to your AWS account, you will be taken to the Lightsail homepage. From here, you can access all of the services and features that Lightsail has to offer.
Step 2: Click on the “Create instance” button.
To create a new instance, simply click on the “Create instance” button. This will take you to a page where you can select the blueprint for your instance.
Step 3: Select “WordPress” as the blueprint for your instance.
In the “Create an instance” page, you can select the blueprint for your instance. In this case, we are going to select “WordPress” as the blueprint for our instance.
Step 4: Choose a region for your instance and a pricing plan.
After you have selected the blueprint for your instance, you will be prompted to choose a region for your instance and a pricing plan. It’s important to choose a region that is closest to your target audience for faster loading times. And choose a pricing plan that suits your needs and budget.
Step 5: Give your instance a unique name and click “Create instance.”
The next step is to give your instance a unique name. This will help you identify your instance later on, so make sure to choose a name that is easy to remember. Once you have entered a name, click “Create instance.”
Step 6: Once your instance is created, navigate to the “Networking” tab and add a new static IP address.
After your instance has been created, you will be taken to the “Instance details” page. Here, you can find information about your instance, including its IP address. However, for a production environment, it’s always recommended to use a static IP address. So navigate to the “Networking” tab and add a new static IP address.
Step 7: In the “Connect” tab, you’ll find the login information for your instance. Use this information to log in to your server via SSH.
In the “Connect” tab, you will find the login information for your instance. This information includes the IP address, username, and password. Use this information to log in to your server via SSH.
Step 8: Run the command “sudo su” to switch to the root user.
Once you are logged in to your server via SSH, you will need to switch to the root user. To do this, simply run the command “sudo su”.
Step 9: Run the command “wp-config-sample.php” to create a new config file.
The next step is to create a new config file for WordPress. To do this, run the command “wp-config-sample.php”. This will create a new config file that you can use to configure your WordPress installation.
Step 10: Update the config file with your database information, including the name, username, password, and host.
After the config file has been created, you will need to update it with your database information. This includes the name, username, password, and host. Make sure to use a strong and unique password for your database to ensure the security of your website.
Step 11: Run the command “wp-config.php” to create a new config file.
Once you have updated the config file with your database information, you will need to run the command “wp-config.php” to create a new config file. This will apply the changes you made to the config file and prepare your WordPress installation for launch.
Step 12: Run the command “service apache2 restart” to restart the Apache server.
After the config file has been created, you will need to restart the Apache server. To do this, run the command “service apache2 restart”. This will ensure that your WordPress installation is fully configured and ready to go.
Step 13: Open your browser and navigate to the static IP address you created in step 6. You should now see the WordPress setup page, where you can complete the installation process.
Finally, open your browser and navigate to the static IP address you created in step 6. You should now see the WordPress setup page, where you can complete the installation process by filling out the basic information required and configuring your WordPress site.
Congratulations, you have successfully set up a WordPress server on AWS Lightsail. With Lightsail, you can easily deploy and manage your WordPress website, and enjoy all the benefits that AWS has to offer. Keep in mind that this is just a basic setup, there are more details you need to take care of, like taking care of security, setting up backups and scaling as your website grows.