Installing WordPress using Docker Compose simplifies the deployment process and ensures that your application runs smoothly across various environments. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up WordPress on a VPS server using Docker Compose, making it an excellent option for those using services like windowsvps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A VPS server with a Linux operating system (Debian, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Root or sudo access to the server.
• Docker and Docker Compose installed. You can install them using the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose -y

Step 1: Create a Project Directory

Create a directory for your WordPress project:

mkdir wordpress-docker
cd wordpress-docker

Step 2: Create a Docker Compose File

Create a file named docker-compose.yml in the project directory:

touch docker-compose.yml

Open the file with your preferred text editor and add the following configuration:

version: '3.8'

services:
  wordpress:
    image: wordpress:latest
    ports:
      - "8000:80"
    environment:
      WORDPRESS_DB_HOST: db
      WORDPRESS_DB_USER: wordpress
      WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD: example
      WORDPRESS_DB_NAME: wordpress
    volumes:
      - wordpress_data:/var/www/html

  db:
    image: mysql:5.7
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: example
      MYSQL_DATABASE: wordpress
      MYSQL_USER: wordpress
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: example
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql

volumes:
  wordpress_data:
  db_data:

Step 3: Start the Containers

Run the following command to start your WordPress and MySQL containers:

docker-compose up -d

Step 4: Access WordPress

Once the containers are up and running, you can access your WordPress installation by navigating to http://your-server-ip:8000 in your web browser.

Step 5: Complete the WordPress Setup

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WordPress installation. You will need to provide details like your site title, username, password, and email.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress using Docker Compose on your VPS server. This method provides an efficient way to manage your WordPress installation and makes scaling easier. For optimal performance and reliable hosting, consider using windowsvps for your next VPS server deployment.