Ghost CMS is a popular open-source blogging platform that allows you to create and manage your own online publication. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Ghost CMS using Docker on Ubuntu 20.04.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Docker

Install Docker if it is not already installed:

sudo apt install docker.io -y

Start and enable the Docker service:

sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 3: Pull the Ghost Docker Image

Pull the latest Ghost Docker image from Docker Hub:

sudo docker pull ghost

Step 4: Create a Directory for Ghost

Create a directory on your host for the Ghost content:

mkdir -p ~/ghost/content

Step 5: Run Ghost in a Docker Container

Run the Ghost container using the following command:

sudo docker run -d --name ghost -e url=http://your_domain_or_ip -p 2368:2368 -v ~/ghost/content:/var/lib/ghost/content ghost

Replace your_domain_or_ip with your actual domain name or IP address.

Step 6: Access Ghost CMS

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_domain_or_ip:2368. You should see the Ghost setup page.

Step 7: Complete the Installation

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Ghost CMS installation, including setting up your admin account and customizing your blog.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Ghost CMS using Docker on Ubuntu 20.04. This powerful platform allows you to create and manage your blog with ease.

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