How to install WordPress on Debian 10 with NGINX (LEMP)

By Albin / 2020-01-26

This is mostly a guide for myself so I can remember how to install a WordPress-site – but if somebody else finds it helpful that’s great.

1. Install dependencies

apt install nginx mariadb-server php

Install and configure the firewall:

apt install ufw
ufw enable
ufw allow 80/tcp
ufw allow 443/tcp

2. Secure MySQL and create DB/user

mysql_secure_installation

mysql -u root -p

Inside MySQL: