How to Install AWS Lightsail WordPress

work to be done in advance

Sign up for AWS and sign up for Lightsail

Introduction

If you're looking to create a website or a blog using WordPress, AWS Lightsail provides a quick and easy way to set up your own virtual private server (VPS) with minimal effort. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing AWS Lightsail WordPress. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have your WordPress website up and running on the AWS Lightsail platform.

1. Create *Instance

First, you need to create an instance like the screen. For the platform, select Linux/Unix environment. The reason for this is that there are more blueprints and, in practice, Linux is easier to manage servers. And for Blueprint, let's choose WordPress. 

*(AWS) What is an instance?

An AWS instance is a cloud computing resource provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Instances are virtual servers that provide a computing environment in which you can run multiple operating systems (OS) and software.
AWS instances come in a variety of sizes and performance options, and you can choose an instance type to suit your needs. For example, a small instance may be sufficient to host a basic web server, but larger and more powerful instances may be needed to run large databases or complex applications.
You can create and launch as many AWS instances as you need on demand, and you can configure instance types, operating systems, storage and networking options, and more. Users can also scale their applications by resizing instances or using multiple instances as needed.
AWS instances offer the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing, and you use and pay for as many resources as you need. This reduces the burden of managing infrastructure and allows you to quickly deploy and scale applications.

*(IT) What is Blue Print?

An IT blueprint is a plan or design document for implementing an information technology (IT) system or solution. When starting an IT project, a business or organization must consider various factors such as overall system architecture, network configuration, hardware and software requirements, security policies, database structure, and more. An IT blueprint documents these elements in detail and provides them as a blueprint that can be used during the implementation and maintenance phases.

2. Connect SSH to the created instance

AWS Lightsail Dashboard Instances

Instance is created after time passes as shown in the screen. *Click the SSH connection button to open the Lightsail Terminal (input window).

ssh connection

*What is SSH

SSH stands for "Secure Shell," and is a protocol that allows you to remotely access and communicate with a computer securely over a network. SSH uses encryption technology to ensure data confidentiality and integrity and provides secure access through authentication and encryption.
SSH allows you to securely log in and run commands on another computer over the Internet or a local network. With SSH, you can authenticate by entering a password, or you can connect using a public/private key pair. SSH uses TCP port 22 by default, and most operating systems support SSH client and server software.

SSH is used for a variety of purposes, such as remotely managing servers or transferring files. In a web hosting service, you can connect to a web server through SSH and perform tasks such as uploading files or changing settings. In addition, you can remotely connect to the server to execute commands or download files. Because SSH uses encryption technology, data transmitted over the network is safely protected to prevent leakage of important information.

Then, a window appears as shown in the screen below. The important point here is that you need to enter the following command, the reason is to know the ID and password of WordPress.

less bitnami_credentials

 

lightsail ssh

3. Visit with Public IP

public IP

If you enter Public IP (a kind of phone book on the Internet = IP address) in the URL window, you can check the created template. If you add /admin to the address, you can check the login screen. If you enter the ID and password you found above, you can check the WordPress admin screen.

example - 18.15.XXX.XX/admin

WordPress login screen

WordPress admin screen

4. How to change WordPress User password

WordPress password

If you want to change the password, click the Users menu on the left side of the administrator screen, and then click the Edit user button to change information such as the password.