How to Install WordPress on Ubuntu VPS

If you’re looking to set up a WordPress website on your Ubuntu Virtual Private Server (VPS), you’ve come to the right place! In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing WordPress on your Ubuntu VPS.

Step 1: Update Your Ubuntu VPS Packages

Before we begin the installation process, it’s essential to ensure that your Ubuntu VPS’s packages are up to date. To do this, log in to your VPS via SSH and run the following commands:

sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install LAMP Stack

WordPress requires a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack to run. You can install the LAMP stack on your Ubuntu VPS by running the following command:

sudo apt install lamp-server^

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database and User

Next, you’ll need to create a MySQL database and user for your WordPress installation. Run the following commands to create a new database and user:

sudo mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE wordpress; CREATE USER 'wpuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password'; GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress.* TO 'wpuser'@'localhost'; FLUSH PRIVILEGES; EXIT;

Step 4: Download and Configure WordPress

Now, it’s time to download and configure WordPress on your Ubuntu VPS. Run the following commands to download and extract the WordPress files:

cd /var/www/html sudo wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz sudo tar -xzvf latest.tar.gz sudo mv wordpress/* ./ sudo cp wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php

Step 5: Configure WordPress Settings

Lastly, you’ll need to configure the WordPress settings to connect to the MySQL database you created earlier. Edit the wp-config.php file with the following command:

sudo nano wp-config.php

Update the database details with the username, password, and database name you created in Step 3. Save and exit the file.

Step 6: Complete the WordPress Installation

Finally, open your web browser and navigate to your VPS’s IP address or domain name to complete the WordPress installation. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your website.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed WordPress on your Ubuntu VPS. Feel free to customize your website and start creating amazing content.