/** Update the pacakage **/

apt install sudo nano -y 

Configuring Apache and PHP

Configuring Apache and PHP is an essential step in the process of setting up a WordPress site on a VPS server. Apache is a widely used web server that provides the foundation for hosting websites, while PHP is the scripting language that powers dynamic content on those websites. To configure Apache and PHP, you need to install and enable the necessary modules and extensions. This includes setting up the Apache virtual host for your WordPress site, adjusting the php.ini file to optimize PHP performance, and ensuring that the necessary PHP extensions are installed. Proper configuration of Apache and PHP is crucial for the smooth functioning of your WordPress site and ensuring optimal performance.

 
/**  PHP Repository **/
sudo apt install -y lsb-release ca-certificates apt-transport-https software-properties-common gnupg2 -y 

 

echo "deb https://packages.sury.org/php/ $(lsb_release -sc) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sury-php.list 

 

wget -qO - https://packages.sury.org/php/apt.gpg | sudo apt-key add - 

  

apt update && apt upgrade –y 

Installing PHP8.2

Installing PHP8.2 is an essential step in configuring a robust and efficient WordPress site on your VPS server. PHP is a server-side scripting language that powers dynamic web pages, and version 8.2 offers various features and improvements for enhanced performance and security. To install PHP8.2, you need to ensure that you have a LAMP stack set up on your server, which includes Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. This will enable your website to run smoothly and efficiently, delivering a superior user experience. 

/** Installation of PHP8.2 **/

apt install php8.2 -y

Adjusting the php.ini

Adjusting the php.ini file is an important step in configuring your WordPress installation on a VPS server. The php.ini file is a configuration file that controls various aspects of how PHP functions on your server. It allows you to adjust settings such as memory limits, file upload sizes, and error reporting. By modifying the php.ini file, you can optimize the performance and functionality of your WordPress site. It’s important to understand the impact of each change and to make adjustments based on the specific needs of your site. This ensures that your WordPress installation runs smoothly and efficiently, providing an optimal user experience. 

nano /etc/php/8.2/apache2/php.ini 

• memory_limit = 1024M 

• upload_max_filesize = 16G  

• post_max_size = 16G  

• date.timezone = <YourTimezone>

Setting up MySQL database and user

Setting up a MySQL database and user is an essential step in installing WordPress on your VPS server. By creating a dedicated database and user, you can ensure better management and security for your WordPress site. To begin, log into the MySQL root account and create a database specifically for WordPress. Choose a name that is relevant to your site. Next, create a separate MySQL user account and set a strong password for added security. Grant this user complete access to the database you just created. Lastly, remember to flush the privileges so that MySQL registers the changes. With these steps completed, you can proceed with the installation process confidently. 

/** Installation of Database **/
apt install apache2 unzip wget curl mariadb-client mariadb-server

mysql –u root –p

create database wordpress;

create user 'wordpress'@'localhost' identified by 'PASSWORD';

grant all privileges on wordpress.* to ‘wordpress’@’localhost’;

flush privileges;
exit;

Downloading and Installing WordPress

To download and install WordPress on your VPS server, you’ll first need to navigate to the official WordPress website and download the latest installation files. Once you have the files, you can place them in the default web server root directory on your VPS, which is usually “/var/www/html”. After extracting the files, you’ll need to ensure that the correct permissions are set, so that your web server has ownership of the WordPress files. This is typically done by running a command to change the owner to the web server user, such as “chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html“. With these steps complete, you’re now ready to proceed with setting up and configuring WordPress for your website.

/** Installation of Default index file **/

cd /var/www/html && rm index.html

/** Download latest WordPress **/

cd /home && wget https://wordpress.org/latest.zip

unzip latest.zip
rm latest.zip

cp -R /home/wordpress/* /var/www/html

/** Change Ownership **/

chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html

sudo find /var/www/html -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \; 

sudo find /var/www/html -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;

Setting up a Reverse-Proxy

 /** Edit the File and paste the code **/

nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/wordpress.conf

<VirtualHost *:80> ServerAdmin <YourEmail> DocumentRoot /var/www/html/ ServerName <Your(Sub)Domain> <Directory /var/www/html/> Options +FollowSymlinks AllowOverride All Require all granted <IfModule mod_dav.c> Dav off </IfModule> SetEnv HOME /var/www/html SetEnv HTTP_HOME /var/www/html </Directory> ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined </VirtualHost>

Activate

a2ensite wordpress.conf

systemctl restart apache2

Installing an SSL Certificate via Certbot

You can configure your website’s security measures, such as enabling HTTPS with an SSL certificate via Certbot. By taking the time to properly configure WordPress, you can ensure that your website runs smoothly and provides an excellent user experience. 

apt install certbot python3-certbot-apache -y

certbot --apache