WordPress-Website-Using-LAMP-Stack

Automated WordPress Installer for LAMP Stack on Ubuntu

A bash script to automate the installation of a complete LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and download the latest version of WordPress on an Ubuntu server. This script streamlines the setup process, but requires some manual configuration to finalize the installation.

► Features

• ✅ Installs Apache2: The world's most popular web server.

• ✅ Installs MySQL Server: A robust and reliable database for your WordPress site.

• ✅ Installs PHP 7.3: Including all necessary modules required by WordPress.

• ✅ Downloads WordPress: Fetches the latest stable version of WordPress directly from wordpress.org.

• ✅ Sets Permissions: Configures the correct file permissions for the WordPress directory.

► Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• An Ubuntu server (tested on Ubuntu 18.04/20.04).

• sudo or root privileges.

• Access to the command line / SSH.

► How to Use

Follow these simple steps to get your server ready for WordPress.

Step 1: Clone the Repository or Download the Script

First, get the script onto your server.

# Clone the repository

git clone
https://github.com/Sidhant8591/WordPress-Website-Using-LAMP-Stack.git

cd WordPress-Website-Using-LAMP-Stack

Or download the script directly

wget
https://github.com/Sidhant8591/WordPress-Website-Using-LAMP-Stack.git

Step 2: Make the Script Executable

You need to give the script permission to run.

chmod +x WordPress-lamp.sh

Step 3: Run the Script

Execute the script with sudo privileges.

sudo ./WordPress-lamp.sh

or

sudo bash wordPress-Lamp.sh

The script will now install Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Pay close attention to the terminal, as you will be prompted for input during the MySQL secure installation.

Step 4: Verify PHP Installation (Optional but Recommended)

After the script finishes, it's good practice to verify that PHP is working correctly with Apache.

1. Create a PHP info file:

sudo nano /var/www/html/info.php

2. Add the following content to the file:

<?php
phpinfo();
?>

Save and close the file (CTRL+X, Y, Enter).

3. View in your browser: Navigate to http://your_server_ip/info.php. You should see a page with detailed information about your PHP installation.

4. Important Security Note: This file reveals sensitive information about your server. It is crucial to remove it after testing.

   sudo rm /var/www/html/info.php

⚠️ Important: Manual Configuration Required!

This script automates the installation of the software, but for security and site-specific setup, you must complete the following steps manually.

1. Secure Your MySQL Installation

The script will trigger the mysql_secure_installation process. You will be asked to:

• Set a root password for MySQL.

• Remove anonymous users.

• Disallow root login remotely.

• Remove the test database.

• Reload privilege tables.

It is highly recommended that you answer 'Y' (yes) to all prompts.

2. Create the WordPress Database & User

Log in to MySQL with the root password you just created.

sudo mysql -u root -p

Now, run the following commands to create a database and a dedicated user for WordPress. Remember to replace MyStrongPass123! with your own secure password.

CREATE DATABASE wordpress_db;
CREATE USER 'wordpress_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'MyStrongPass123!';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wordpress_db.* TO 'wordpress_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit;

3. Configure wp-config.php

The script downloads WordPress into /var/www/html/wordpress. Navigate to this directory and edit the configuration file.

cd /var/www/html/wordpress
sudo mv wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php
sudo nano wp-config.php

Update the database details with the information from the previous step:

define('DB_NAME', 'wordpress_db');
define('DB_USER', 'wordpress_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'MyStrongPass123!'); // <-- Use your new password here
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Save and close the file (CTRL+X, then Y, then Enter).

4. Set Up Apache Virtual Host (Optional, but Recommended)

To host your site on a custom domain (e.g., example.com), you should create a virtual host file.

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/your-domain.com.conf

Add the following configuration, replacing your-domain.com with your actual domain name.

<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerName your-domain.com
    ServerAlias [www.your-domain.com](https://www.your-domain.com)
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html/wordpress

    ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
    CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Enable the new site and restart Apache:

sudo a2ensite your-domain.com.conf
sudo systemctl restart apache2

► Finalizing the Installation

You are now ready! Open your web browser and navigate to your server's IP address or your domain name. You will be greeted by the famous WordPress five-minute installation wizard.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your site title, administrator account, and password.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress on a LAMP stack.

► License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE]{.underline} file for details.