Deploying a WordPress Blog on AWS Lightsail

AWS Lightsail offers cost-effective, beginner-friendly VPS hosting with pre-configured solutions, perfect for deploying WordPress blogs.

✅ Why AWS Lightsail for WordPress?

• Pre-configured WordPress Image: Lightsail offers a one-click deployment for WordPress.

• Cost-Effective: Predictable pricing starting from $5/month.

• Easy Management: Simple UI with automated backups, snapshots, and scaling options.

• Built-in Features: Comes with SSH access, firewalls, monitoring, and load balancing.

Steps to Deploy WordPress on AWS Lightsail

🚀 Quick Guide to Setting Up WordPress on AWS Lightsail

Setting up a WordPress site on AWS Lightsail is simple and efficient. Follow these steps to get your blog or website up and running in no time! 🔧

1. Sign In & Navigate to Lightsail

• 🔗 Head over to the AWS Lightsail Console.

• ➡️ Click "Create Instance" to start your server setup.

2. Choose an Instance Location

• 🌍 Select a region closest to your target audience for better performance.

3. Select an Instance Image

• 🏗️ Choose "Apps + OS" and select WordPress (pre-installed).

• 🖥️ For more customization, pick Linux/Unix + WordPress.

4. Pick an Instance Plan

• 💰 Choose a pricing plan based on expected traffic.

• 🏡 For small blogs, the $5/month plan is a great start.

5. Name & Create the Instance

• 🏷️ Give your instance a meaningful name (e.g., my-wordpress-blog).

• ✅ Click "Create Instance" and wait for AWS to provision it.

6. Access Your WordPress Site

• 🌐 Once running, go to the Networking tab in Lightsail.

• 📋 Copy the public IP address and open it in your browser.

7. Retrieve WordPress Admin Credentials

• 🛠️ Connect to your instance using SSH (Click "Connect using SSH").

• 🏷️ Run this command to get your password:

    cat bitnami_application_password
  

• 🔑 Note the password and log in at http://your-public-ip/wp-admin/.

8. Configure a Static IP (Recommended)

• 📌 Go to the Networking tab and create a Static IP.

• 🔗 Attach the static IP to your instance to avoid IP changes on reboot.

9. Set Up a Custom Domain (Optional)

• 🌍 Register a domain via AWS Route 53 or another provider.

• ✏️ Update your domain’s A record to point to your static IP.

10. Enable SSL for HTTPS (Recommended)

• 🔒 Install a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate:

    sudo /opt/bitnami/bncert-tool
  

• 🏷️ Follow the prompts to enable HTTPS.

11. Secure & Optimize WordPress

• 🔄 Update WordPress, themes, and plugins.

• 🛡️ Use security plugins like Wordfence.

• ⚡ Optimize performance with caching plugins like W3 Total Cache or LiteSpeed Cache.

12. Backup Your Instance (Recommended)

• 🗂️ Go to the Snapshots tab and create a manual backup.

• 🔄 Enable automatic snapshots for regular backups.

🚀 And that's it! Your WordPress site is now live, secure, and ready to welcome visitors. 🌟 #AWS #Lightsail #WordPress #CloudHosting