How to Install WordPress on Ubuntu Using the Command Line

Want to set up WordPress on your own Ubuntu server? Using the command line might seem tricky, but it's actually a cool way to get it done! Let's walk through the steps.

What You'll Need:

• An Ubuntu server (like one from Hostaira!)
• SSH access to your server
• A little bit of patience!

Step 1: Update Your Server

First, let's make sure your server is up-to-date. Open your terminal and type:

<code>sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y</code>

This command updates the list of available software and then installs any updates. Type in your server password when asked.

Step 2: Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

WordPress needs these three things to run. Type:

<code>sudo apt install apache2 mariadb-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql -y</code>

Apache is the web server, MySQL (or MariaDB) is the database, and PHP is the programming language.

Step 3: Create a Database

Now, let's make a database for WordPress. Type:

<code>sudo mysql -u root -p</code>

Enter your MySQL root password. Then, type these commands, pressing Enter after each one:

<code>CREATE DATABASE wordpress;
CREATE USER 'wordpressuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'your_password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress.* TO 'wordpressuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;</code>

Replace your_password with a strong password!

Step 4: Download WordPress

Let's download the WordPress files. Type:

<code>wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz</code>

Then, unzip the files:

<code>tar -xzvf latest.tar.gz</code>

Step 5: Move WordPress Files

Move the WordPress files to your website's folder. Type:

<code>sudo mv wordpress/* /var/www/html/</code>

Step 6: Configure WordPress

Go to your website in your browser (like http://your_server_ip). You'll see the WordPress installation screen. Follow the instructions to connect to your database.

Important Tips:

• Be careful when typing commands!
• Always use strong passwords.
• If you have any questions, Hostaira support is ready to help! Just click here to submit a ticket.

That's it! You've installed WordPress on your Ubuntu server. Hostaira also offers great WordPress hosting plans too! You can check them out here.

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