Step-by-Step Guide: Installing WordPress on AWS Lightsail in Minutes

Lefteris Vourgas
5 min readAug 26, 2024

Introduction

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Lightsail is an excellent option for developers, small businesses, and individuals who want to deploy simple applications or websites without the complexity of managing extensive cloud infrastructure. Lightsail offers a streamlined way to deploy, manage, and scale web applications with pre-configured stacks like WordPress, LAMP, and Node.js. This guide will walk you through the process of installing WordPress on AWS Lightsail, from setting up an instance to accessing your WordPress site.

What is AWS Lightsail?

AWS Lightsail is a simplified cloud platform designed to make it easy to deploy and manage applications. It offers virtual private servers (VPS) with pre-configured development stacks that reduce the time and effort needed to set up and manage applications. Lightsail provides a fixed monthly pricing model, which makes it a predictable and cost-effective option for hosting websites and applications.

Why Use AWS Lightsail for WordPress?

  • Ease of Use: Lightsail provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of setting up servers and managing applications.
  • Cost-Effective: With predictable pricing starting as…

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Lefteris Vourgas

Senior Cloud Engineer and GoLang enthusiast, Specializing in building Kubernetes Operators and Cloud infrastructure. AWS | GO | K8s