A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WordPress on CentOS 7
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Summary: Learn how to install WordPress on CentOS 7 with this comprehensive step-by-step guide. Follow these instructions to set up your WordPress website on a CentOS 7 server effortlessly.
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Are you looking to create a website using WordPress on a CentOS 7 server? WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems, powering millions of websites around the world. If you’re using CentOS 7 as your server operating system, you’re in luck! Installing WordPress on CentOS 7 is a straightforward process, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through each step to help you get your WordPress site up and running smoothly.
Prerequisites
Before we begin the installation process, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:
A CentOS 7 server with root access.
LAMP stack installed (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
A domain name pointed to your server’s IP address.
Step 1: Download WordPress
First, log in to your CentOS 7 server via SSH. Once logged in, navigate to the directory where you want to install WordPress. Then, download the latest version of WordPress using the wget command:
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Step 2: Extract WordPress Archive
After the download is complete, extract the WordPress archive using the following command:
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This will create a new directory named wordpress in your current location.
Step 3: Create a MySQL Database and User
Next, log in to your MySQL/MariaDB database server as the root user:
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Once logged in, create a new database for WordPress:
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Create a new user and grant them all privileges on the newly created database:
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Replace ‘wordpressuser’ and ‘password’ with your desired username and password.
Step 4: Configure WordPress
Move the WordPress files to the Apache web server’s root directory:
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Next, rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php:
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Open the wp-config.php file in a text editor:
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Update the database details with the information you provided earlier:
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Save the changes and exit the text editor.
Step 5: Set Permissions
To ensure that WordPress can write to files and directories, set the appropriate permissions:
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Step 6: Complete Installation via Web Browser
Now, open your web browser and navigate to your server’s domain name or IP address. You should see the WordPress installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation, including providing your site’s title, admin username, password, and email address.
Once the installation is complete, you can log in to the WordPress admin dashboard using the credentials you provided.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress on CentOS 7. You can now start customizing your website and creating content.
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