The first thing you\u2019ll do after logging in is head over to Web Applications<\/strong> and hit \u201cDeploy New Web App.\u201d Think of this as giving your site a little apartment on the server. Nothing fancy, just the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RunCloud lets you install apps in different ways, but for WordPress, I don\u2019t overthink it. There\u2019s a One-Click Installer<\/strong> and, honestly, it does exactly what you want. Unless you\u2019ve got some special setup in mind, that\u2019s the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you\u2019ll be asked a few questions. Stuff like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It takes about two minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, your domain needs to point to the server. You can do this two ways: manually edit DNS records yourself (not hard, but a bit dull) or let RunCloud do it for you if you\u2019re on Cloudflare<\/strong>. I normally pick the Cloudflare option \u2014 fewer clicks, less brainpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nobody wants their site screaming \u201cNot Secure.\u201d Luckily, RunCloud makes adding HTTPS painless. You can use a free Let\u2019s Encrypt SSL<\/strong> certificate, and if you enable AutoSSL, it\u2019ll renew on its own. No reminders in your calendar, no late-night panics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re running something complex and need custom SSL, that\u2019s possible too, but for most of my sites, the free option is perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s where you set up WordPress itself. You\u2019ll give it a site title<\/strong> (don\u2019t worry, you can change this later), create an admin username and password<\/strong>, and add your email address<\/strong> for alerts and password resets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing \u2014 don\u2019t name the username \u201cadmin.\u201d It\u2019s basically an open invitation to hackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh, and you\u2019ll see an option to enable multisite<\/strong>. That\u2019s only useful if you plan to run several sites from a single WordPress install. Unless you know you need it, skip it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every WordPress site has a database behind it. RunCloud is nice because it can create one for you automatically without asking much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But if you like doing things your way, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Me? Unless I\u2019m setting up something special, I just let RunCloud do it. No stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where you choose how your server \u201cserves\u201d your site. RunCloud gives you a few flavors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also pick a PHP version (PHP 8.1 is solid right now) and decide whether the site is in Production<\/strong> (live) or Development<\/strong> (testing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If all of that sounds like jargon, don\u2019t sweat it. Just stick with the defaults and you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve double-checked everything, click \u201cCreate Web Application\u201d and let RunCloud do its thing. After a short wait, your new WordPress site will be up. From there, it\u2019s just the usual WordPress fun \u2014 themes, plugins, tweaking settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honestly, what I love about RunCloud is how much hassle it removes. You still get control if you want it, but you don\u2019t have to touch endless config files just to get WordPress online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re brand new, use the one-click setup<\/a> and default options. You\u2019ll end up with a site that\u2019s fast, secure, and reliable. If you\u2019re more advanced, dig into the stack options and SSL configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, you\u2019ll save yourself hours compared to doing everything by hand. And if you do run into trouble, our <\/a>support team is actually pretty helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need help with WordPress deployment on RunCloud, our expert support team is here to assist you<\/a><\/strong>. Feel free to contact us<\/strong> for any troubleshooting or guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facing issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our technical supportGetting WordPress In Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Filling In the Basics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hooking Up Your Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Making It Secure (SSL)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WordPress Details (Your Admin Account)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Database Bit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Stack (a Slightly Geeky Part)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hit Deploy and You\u2019re Done<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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