How to Install WordPress on Google Cloud Server

How to connect to Google Cloud servers

Accessing your Google Cloud server via SSH is direct from your web browser in the Google Cloud Console.

SSH from the browser works with these web browsers:

• Web browsers
  • The latest version of Google Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 and later
  • Safari 8 and later. Note that Safari is not supported in private browser mode.
• Virtual machine configurations
  • All Linux VM images are natively available in Google Cloud.

You won’t need to install any extra software or browser extensions. Login to Google Cloud Console and navigate to Menu ==> Compute Engine ==> VM instances.

In the list of virtual machine instances, click SSH in the row of your desired instance.

Alternatively, an SSH connection to an instance can be opened by clicking its name and then SSH from the instance details page.

An SSH terminal window with the Ubuntu Linux instance created in the series’s second post will open.

You should now be able to run commands in the Ubuntu Linux environment you created on your Google Cloud server.

Install WordPress on Google Cloud Servers

Installing WordPress on your Google Cloud server is similar to setting it up on any Linux computer. The process typically involves installing necessary packages and configuring your web server software, such as Apache or Nginx.

Once you have installed all required packages, WordPress can be set up directly from your browser by browsing the server hostname or IP address.

WordPress installation on Ubuntu Linux uses either the Apache or Nginx web server. This guide explains how to install and manage WordPress on Ubuntu Linux systems.

How to install WordPress on Ubuntu Linux with Apache

How to install WordPress on Ubuntu Linux with Nginx

Each link above will show you all the steps we performed in our previous posts to get here. You’ll also learn how to secure your WordPress website with free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

Setting up a WordPress website on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux involves configuring Google Cloud infrastructure and installing the WordPress application. This guide provides a complete walkthrough for creating a functional website, ensuring users can successfully establish their WordPress presence.

• You learned how to create a domain name and point it to your Google Cloud server.
• You set up a virtual machine using Google Cloud’s Compute Engine.
• You installed essential software packages, including Apache or Nginx, PHP, MySQL, or MariaDB.
• You connected to your Google Cloud server using SSH through the browser.
• You discovered how to install and manage WordPress, enhancing your website’s capabilities.

A configured Google Cloud Server and a fresh WordPress installation (version 6.0 or later) prepare users to build a dynamic online presence. This setup allows for easy content creation and site management.