DigitalOcean provides a simple way to deploy a WordPress site using its "One-Click Apps" feature. This allows you to quickly create a Droplet (a virtual server) with WordPress pre-installed and ready to use. Here’s how to use the WordPress One-Click Install on DigitalOcean.
Step 1: Log in to DigitalOcean
Go to DigitalOcean's website and log in to your account.
Step 2: Create a New Droplet
- Once you're logged in, go to the Droplets page.
- Click the "Create" button and then select "Droplets."
Step 3: Choose the WordPress One-Click App
- On the "Choose an Image" section, click on the "Marketplace" tab.
- Use the search bar to find the WordPress One-Click App.
- Select the WordPress app.
Step 4: Configure the Droplet
- Choose a Plan: Select a Droplet plan that suits your needs. For most use cases, a basic plan will suffice.
- Choose a Datacenter Region: Choose a region close to your target audience for better performance.
- Add Block Storage: Optionally, add block storage for more storage capacity.
- Authentication: Choose between password or SSH key authentication. If you choose password authentication, make sure to use a strong password.
Step 5: Additional Settings
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Add a Hostname:
Enter a hostname for the Droplet (e.g.,
my-wordpress-site). - Add a Project: Optionally, assign the Droplet to a project.
Step 6: Launch the Droplet
- Click "Create Droplet" to launch the WordPress Droplet.
- The Droplet creation process will take a few minutes.
Step 7: Access Your WordPress Site
- Once the Droplet is created, navigate to the Droplets page.
- Locate your newly created WordPress Droplet and note its IP address.
- In your browser, enter the IP address you noted earlier to access your WordPress site.
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To access the WordPress admin dashboard, add /wp-admin to the IP address in your browser (e.g.,
http://<your-droplet-ip>/wp-admin).
Step 8: Set Up Your WordPress Site
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Follow the WordPress setup process:
- Choose your site language.
- Enter the database credentials provided to you in your Droplet's details.
- Configure your site title, username, and password.
- Complete the setup.
Step 9: Secure Your Site
- Secure the WordPress Admin: Change the default username and use a strong password.
- Install an SSL Certificate: DigitalOcean's one-click WordPress app may come with Let's Encrypt SSL already set up, but if not, consider installing it.
- Keep WordPress Updated: Regularly update WordPress, plugins, and themes for security.
Step 10: Manage and Maintain Your Droplet
- Regularly update your Droplet's operating system and installed software.
- Monitor your Droplet's performance and resource usage.
By following these steps, you can easily deploy a WordPress site on DigitalOcean using their one-click install feature.
