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Installing WordPress with Git and SVN on CentOS 7

There are many ways to install WordPress.
However, using Git or SVN is a professional and safe approach.
With this method, update and rollback operations are done in seconds.

What Will You Learn in This Guide?​

  • Installing WordPress with Git or SVN
  • Reverting to the old version after the update
  • Secure directories .git and .svn

Why Use Version Control?​

  • Update and rollback are done with a single command
  • Only changed files are downloaded
  • Security risks arising from FTP are eliminated
  • Fast recovery is provided in case of faulty updates

Prerequisites​

Before you start, you should have the following ready:

  • A server with CentOS 7 installed
  • Root or sudo access
  • Apache, MySQL and PHP (LAMP) installation

After LAMP installation, you can stop at the PHP step.

Method Choice: SVN or Git?​

You can choose one of the following methods according to your need.

  • SVN: Uses WordPress' official repository
  • Git: Offers more advanced version control

Method 1: Installing WordPress with SVN​

1. SVN Setup​

yum install svn
  • This command installs the SVN tool on the system.

2. Downloading WordPress Files​


svn co http://core.svn.wordpress.org/tags/6.4/ /var/www/html/
  • This command downloads the stable version of WordPress.

3. Setting File Permissions​


chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/*
  • This command allows Apache to access files.

4. Securing the .svn Directory​


nano /var/www/html/.svn/.htaccess
  • This file blocks external access to SVN information.

order deny,allow
deny from all
  • Restart Apache:

service httpd restart

5. Update or Rollback​


cd /var/www/html/
svn sw http://core.svn.wordpress.org/tags/6.4.1/ .
  • This command changes the WordPress version.

Method 2: Installing WordPress with Git​

1. Git Setup​


yum install git
  • This command installs Git on the system.

2. Cloning WordPress Repository​


git clone https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress /var/www/html/
  • This command copies the WordPress repository to the server.

3. Switching to Stable Version​


cd /var/www/html/
git checkout 6.4
  • This command pins WordPress to a specific version.

4. File Permissions​


chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/*
  • This command gives file ownership to Apache.

5. Protecting the .git Directory​


nano /var/www/html/.git/.htaccess
  • This file prevents Git history from being exported.

order deny,allow
deny from all
  • Restart Apache:


service httpd restart

6. Update or Rollback​


git fetch -p
git checkout 6.4.1
  • This command changes the WordPress version.

Database Update

  • Go to the following address from the browser:

http://alanadiniz.com/wp-admin/
  • Click on the Update WordPress Database button.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

  1. Can themes and plugins be deleted? No, only core files are updated.

  2. What happens if the site breaks after the update? You can revert to the previous version with a single command.

  3. Is it necessary to use FTP? No, with this method FTP is completely disabled.

  4. Is there a need to take a backup? Yes, it should be purchased before every update.

Result​

WordPress management is faster and safer with Git and SVN. Updating and reverting with a single command provides a great advantage. This structure is ideal for production environments.

👉** You can try this system immediately on the GenixNode** infrastructure.