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How To Install WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04

How To Install WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04

Welcome to the Greenhost.Cloud blog! If you’re looking to create a website that’s easy to manage and packed with features, WordPress is one of the best platforms available. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing WordPress on Ubuntu 24.04. Let’s dive in!

Prerequisites

Before we get started, make sure you’ve got the following prerequisites:

Ubuntu 24.04: Ensure your server is running Ubuntu 24.04. This tutorial assumes you have a server set up and accessible via SSH.
Root Privileges: You should have root privileges or the ability to use sudo commands.
LAMP Stack: WordPress requires a web server, PHP, and a database. For this guide, we will be using the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.
Domain Name (Optional): If you plan to make your WordPress site accessible via a domain, it’s helpful to have one ready, although it’s not essential for the installation process.

Step 1: Update Your System

First, always start with updating your package list to ensure you have the latest software.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Apache Web Server

To install the Apache web server, use the following command:

sudo apt install apache2 -y

After installation, ensure Apache is running by checking its status:

sudo systemctl status apache2

You should see an output indicating that Apache is active and running.

Step 3: Install MySQL

Next, you need to install MySQL, which will be used to store your WordPress data.

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

Once installed, run the MySQL Security Script to enhance security:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

You will be prompted to choose configurations based on your needs. It’s advisable to follow the prompts to set a strong password and remove any test users or databases.

Step 4: Install PHP

Now, let’s install PHP along with the necessary PHP extensions for WordPress.

sudo apt install php php-mysql php-xml php-mbstring php-curl php-zip php-gd -y

To ensure PHP is working, you can create a simple PHP file in the Apache web server’s root directory.

echo "<?php phpinfo(); ?>" | sudo tee /var/www/html/info.php

You can check your PHP installation by visiting http://your-server-ip/info.php in your browser. Don’t forget to delete this file once you confirm PHP is working to maintain security.

sudo rm /var/www/html/info.php

Step 5: Create a MySQL Database and User for WordPress

Log into MySQL to create a database and user for WordPress:

sudo mysql -u root -p

Once logged in, run the following commands, replacing wordpressuser and password with your own:

CREATE DATABASE wordpress;
CREATE USER 'wordpressuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress.* TO 'wordpressuser'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;

Step 6: Download WordPress

Now, let’s download the latest version of WordPress:

cd /tmp
wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz

Extract the downloaded file:

tar -xvzf latest.tar.gz

Next, we will move the WordPress files to the Apache server directory:

sudo mv wordpress/* /var/www/html/

Set the correct permissions:

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

Step 7: Configure WordPress

Next, you need to create the WordPress configuration file by copying the sample configuration file:

cd /var/www/html/
sudo cp wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php

Edit the wp-config.php file using your favorite text editor (like nano or vim):

sudo nano wp-config.php

Update the database details in the configuration file with the database name, user, and password you created earlier:

define('DB_NAME', 'wordpress');
define('DB_USER', 'wordpressuser');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password');

Generate and set the unique authentication keys and salts by visiting the WordPress secret key generator and copying the generated code into your wp-config.php file.