LAMP + Ubuntu 22.04 + WordPress = :)

Setting up WordPress on your server involves several steps, including installing necessary software, configuring your server, and securing your installation. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:

Prerequisites

1. Server Requirements:
   • A VPS or dedicated server with a compatible operating system (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS).
   • Access to your server via SSH.
   • A domain name pointed to your server’s IP address.
2. Software Requirements:
   • LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP).

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Update Server Packages

Before starting, ensure your server’s packages are up to date.

shCopy codesudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Apache (or Nginx) Web Server

For Apache:

shCopy codesudo apt install apache2
sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2

For Nginx:

shCopy codesudo apt install nginx
sudo systemctl start nginx
sudo systemctl enable nginx

3. Install MySQL Database Server

shCopy codesudo apt install mysql-server
sudo mysql_secure_installation

Follow the prompts to secure your MySQL installation and set the root password.

4. Install PHP

shCopy codesudo apt install php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql

For Nginx:

shCopy codesudo apt install php-fpm php-mysql

5. Configure Apache (or Nginx)

For Apache, you may need to adjust the default virtual host:

shCopy codesudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/000-default.conf

Ensure it looks something like this:

shCopy code<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin admin@example.com
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html
    ServerName example.com
    ServerAlias www.example.com

    <Directory /var/www/html>
        Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride All
        Require all granted
    </Directory>

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

For Nginx, configure the server block:

shCopy codesudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/default

Ensure it looks something like this:

shCopy codeserver {
    listen 80;
    server_name example.com www.example.com;

    root /var/www/html;
    index index.php index.html index.htm;

    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
    }

    location ~ \.php$ {
        include snippets/fastcgi-php.conf;
        fastcgi_pass unix:/var/run/php/php7.4-fpm.sock;
    }

    location ~ /\.ht {
        deny all;
    }
}

Enable the site and restart the web server: For Apache:

shCopy codesudo a2ensite 000-default.conf
sudo systemctl restart apache2

For Nginx:

shCopy codesudo systemctl restart nginx

6. Download and Extract WordPress

shCopy codecd /tmp
wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz
tar -xzvf latest.tar.gz
sudo mv wordpress/* /var/www/html/

7. Set Permissions

shCopy codesudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

8. Create a WordPress Database

shCopy codesudo mysql -u root -p

Inside the MySQL prompt:

sqlCopy codeCREATE DATABASE wordpress;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress.* TO 'wp_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

9. Configure WordPress

Copy the sample configuration file:

shCopy codecd /var/www/html/
cp wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php

Edit the configuration file:

shCopy codenano wp-config.php

Update the database details:

phpCopy codedefine('DB_NAME', 'wordpress');
define('DB_USER', 'wp_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password');
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Save and close the file.

10. Complete the Installation Through the Web Interface

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_domain/ to complete the WordPress installation by following the on-screen instructions.

Securing Your WordPress Installation

1. Update WordPress Regularly: Keep WordPress and its plugins up to date.
2. Use Strong Passwords: Ensure all accounts use strong, unique passwords.
3. Install Security Plugins: Consider installing security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri.
4. Backup Regularly: Use plugins or manual methods to backup your site regularly.

By following these steps, you can successfully set up WordPress on your server. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for further assistance.