In today's fast-moving digital landscape, decision-makers are always looking for cost-effective, scalable, and secure ways to bring ideas to life—fast. Whether you’re a startup CEO launching your MVP, a CTO experimenting with content distribution, or a product owner needing a proof-of-concept blog or CMS, Amazon Lightsail offers an elegant, low-cost entry into cloud infrastructure without the usual DevOps overhead.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to deploy a fully functional WordPress website using AWS Lightsail in minutes—with zero prior cloud expertise required.
Why Use AWS Lightsail?
Before we dive into the steps, here’s why AWS Lightsail is worth considering:
a. Predictable pricing (starting from $3.50/month)
b. Pre-configured apps (e.g., WordPress, LAMP, Node.js)
c. One-click deployment
d. Easy scaling to EC2 if needed
e. Backed by AWS reliability & performance
- Step-by-Step: Launch WordPress on Lightsail
a. Sign in to the AWS Console
b. Search for "Lightsail"
c. Click Create Instance
d. Choose Platform: Linux/Unix
e. Select App: WordPress
f. Choose an instance plan{e.g, $3.50/month}
g. Name your instance
h. Click Create Instance
*After 2-3 minutes, your instance will be ready
*Copy the Public IP address and paste it in a browser
*You will see your WordPress site live
h. Login using the default username/password provided in the instance settings.
*How to Login to WordPress:
In your browser, go to:
http://34.201.101.22//wp-admin
- It will ask you for: a. username b. password
*How to Find the Default Password in AWS LightSail:
- Go to AWS console
- Click on your WordPress instance
- Click the Connect using SSH button (this opens a terminal in your browser).
- In the terminal, type the following command and press Enter: bash
*Use That to Log In:
*Conclusion: Launching a WordPress site on AWS Lightsail is more than just a technical exercise—it’s a strategic move. It demonstrates how cloud simplicity and affordability can empower small teams, early-stage startups, and even enterprise departments to move fast, test ideas, and deliver value without unnecessary overhead.
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