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WordPress Installation: Step-by-Step Guide on Debian

What will you learn in this guide?​

In this guide, you will convert a Debian-based server into a working WordPress site from scratch.
Database setup, file permissions, and Apache integration are covered step by step.

🧠 Technical Summary​

Main topic: Installing WordPress on Debian.
Problem: Converting an empty Linux server into a website.
Solution: Creating a stable structure with WordPress, MySQL and Apache integration.

1️⃣ Preparation and Server Requirements​

Before starting the installation, the LAMP structure must be installed on your server.
This structure consists of Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP components.

It is recommended that you use a meaningful hostname such as tr1-node01.ornek.com as the server name.

2️⃣ Download WordPress Files​

wget http://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz
  • This command downloads the latest version of WordPress to the server.

tar -xzvf latest.tar.gz
  • This command extracts the downloaded archive to the wordpress folder.

3️⃣ Create MySQL Database and User​


mysql -u root -p
  • This command logs into the MySQL administration panel with root privileges.

CREATE DATABASE wp_kurumsal;
CREATE USER 'wp_admin'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'Guclu_Sifre_123';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON wp_kurumsal.* TO 'wp_admin'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
EXIT;
  • These steps complete the database, user and authorization operations for WordPress.

4️⃣ Edit WordPress Configuration File​


cp ~/wordpress/wp-config-sample.php ~/wordpress/wp-config.php
sudo nano ~/wordpress/wp-config.php
  • This command copies the sample configuration and opens the edit screen.

Update the following fields with your own information:


define('DB_NAME', 'wp_kurumsal');
define('DB_USER', 'wp_admin');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'Guclu_Sifre_123');
  • These settings allow WordPress to connect to the database.

5️⃣ Move Files to Web Directory​


sudo rsync -avP ~/wordpress/ /var/www/
  • This command moves WordPress files with their permissions to the web directory.

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/
  • This script gives file ownership to the Apache user.

Why rsync?​

  • It is safer than the cp command because it preserves file permissions and structure.

6️⃣ Install Required PHP Module​


sudo apt-get install php5-gd
  • This module ensures the smooth operation of the WordPress installation interface.

mv /var/www/index.html /var/www/index.html.yedek
  • This action disables the default Apache page.

7️⃣ Open the WordPress Installation Screen​

1. From the browser, go to the following address:


http://alanadiniz.com/wp-admin/install.php
  • Enter the site name and administrator information in the installation wizard.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

1. Why do we use rsync? It preserves file permissions and is more secure.

2. I am getting the "Permission Denied" error, why? This error occurs if the file ownership is not www-data.

3. I forgot my database password, what should I do? You can view it in the wp-config.php file or change it in MySQL.

4. Should Debian still be preferred? Ubuntu or AlmaLinux is recommended for new projects.

🚀 Result​

Installing WordPress on Debian is now complete. This structure is suitable for small and medium-sized projects. For more secure and high-performance projects, you can try the GenixNode infrastructure immediately.