How to Install WordPress on VPS Hostinger
Are you looking to take your website to the next level by hosting it on a VPS server with Hostinger? Installing WordPress on a VPS can seem like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it can be a smooth and seamless process. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through how to install WordPress on a VPS server with Hostinger.
Step 1: Sign up for a VPS Hosting Plan with Hostinger
The first step in installing WordPress on a VPS server with Hostinger is to sign up for a VPS hosting plan. Hostinger offers a variety of VPS hosting plans to meet your specific needs. Once you have selected the plan that is right for you, follow the instructions to sign up and create your account.
Step 2: Access Your VPS Server
After signing up for a VPS hosting plan with Hostinger, you will be granted access to your VPS server. You can access your VPS server through an SSH client such as PuTTY. Once you have logged into your VPS server, you are ready to begin the installation process.
Step 3: Install LAMP Stack
Before you can install WordPress on your VPS server, you must first install the LAMP stack. LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, which are the necessary components to run WordPress. You can install the LAMP stack on your VPS server by running the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install apache2
sudo apt install mysql-server
sudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql
Step 4: Create a MySQL Database for WordPress
Once you have installed the LAMP stack on your VPS server, you will need to create a MySQL database for WordPress. You can do this by logging into the MySQL server and running the following commands:
mysql -u root -p
CREATE DATABASE wordpress;
CREATE USER 'wordpressuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress.* TO 'wordpressuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
Step 5: Download and Install WordPress
With the LAMP stack installed and the MySQL database created, you are now ready to download and install WordPress on your VPS server. You can download the latest version of WordPress by running the following command:
cd /var/www/html
sudo curl -O https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz
sudo tar xzvf latest.tar.gz
sudo cp -rf wordpress/* .
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html
Step 6: Configure WordPress
Once you have installed WordPress on your VPS server, you will need to configure it by setting up your wp-config.php file. You can do this by running the following commands:
cd /var/www/html
mv wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php
nano wp-config.php
Update the database settings in the wp-config.php file with the database name, username, and password you created earlier. Save the file and exit the editor.
Step 7: Complete the Installation
With WordPress configured on your VPS server, you can now complete the installation by visiting your domain in a web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your WordPress site, including creating an admin account and entering your site’s information.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress on your VPS server with Hostinger. Your website is now ready to go live and showcase your content to the world.
If you encounter any issues during the installation process, Hostinger’s customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you. Happy WordPress-ing!