EasyEngine is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for managing WordPress sites with Nginx. In this guide, we will walk you through how to install WordPress using EasyEngine on both Ubuntu 18.04 and Debian. Whether you’re hosting your WordPress site on a or another hosting provider, EasyEngine simplifies the process of setting up and managing WordPress sites.
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have the following:
- An Ubuntu 18.04 or Debian server, which can be hosted on a UK Windows VPS, Windows VPSVirtual Private Servers, or another Windows VPS Hosting UK solution.
- Root or sudo privileges on your server.
- A domain name pointed to your server’s IP address.
Step 1: Update Your System
Before installing EasyEngine, ensure your system is up to date by running the following commands:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yStep 2: Install Docker
EasyEngine relies on Docker to manage WordPress installations. To install Docker, run the following commands:
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | shAfter installation, start Docker and enable it to start at boot:
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable dockerStep 3: Install EasyEngine
Now that Docker is installed, you can install EasyEngine. Use the following command to download and install EasyEngine:
wget -qO ee https://rt.cx/ee4 && sudo bash eeStep 4: Configure DNS for Your Domain
Ensure that your domain name is pointed to your server’s IP address. This is essential for installing SSL certificates and ensuring that WordPress runs correctly.
Step 5: Install WordPress with EasyEngine
Once EasyEngine is installed, you can use it to install WordPress. Use the following command to set up a new WordPress site with SSL support (using Let’s Encrypt):
sudo ee site create your-domain.com --type=wp --ssl=leReplace your-domain.com with your actual domain. This command will automatically download and configure WordPress, Nginx, and obtain an SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt.
Step 6: Access Your WordPress Site
Once the installation is complete, you can access your new WordPress site by visiting https://your-domain.com in your web browser. You will be greeted by the WordPress setup wizard, where you can complete the installation by entering your site details and creating an admin account.
Step 7: Manage WordPress with EasyEngine
EasyEngine makes it easy to manage your WordPress site. Here are some useful commands:
- Restart the site:
sudo ee site restart your-domain.com- Check the status of the site:
sudo ee site info your-domain.com- Delete the site:
sudo ee site delete your-domain.comConclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully installed WordPress using EasyEngine on Ubuntu 18.04 or Debian. Whether you’re hosting your WordPress site on a , Microsoft SQL VPS Windows, or another Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting solution, EasyEngine simplifies WordPress management and enhances your site’s performance.
Author: Łukasz Bodziony
Website: Windows VPS
Łukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of NETCLOUD24, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance Windows VPS and Remote Desktop Services (RDS) solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.
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