🏁 Introduction
Are you dreaming of launching your own website without spending much money? Thanks to Amazon Web Services (AWS), it’s possible! In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll show you how to set up a free WordPress website using AWS EC2 — without writing a single line of code.
💡 Why Use AWS EC2?
- Free Tier available for 12 months (750 hours/month)
- Fast and scalable server performance
- You get full control over your website setup
- Great for learning cloud, DevOps, or starting your own blog
🚀 Step-by-Step: Set Up WordPress on AWS EC2
1. Create an AWS Account
- Visit aws.amazon.com
- Sign up for a Free Tier account
- Verify using phone number and credit card (no charges)
2. Launch an EC2 Instance
- Go to EC2 Dashboard → Launch Instance
- Choose a Bitnami WordPress AMI from AWS Marketplace (pre-configured)
- Choose t2.micro (Free Tier eligible)
- Configure storage and network (default is okay)
3. Add a Key Pair and Launch
- Create or use a
.pemkey (for SSH access) - Launch instance and wait for the “running” state
4. Access Your WordPress Site
- Copy Public IPv4 address
- Paste in browser → Boom! Your WordPress site is live 🎉
🔐 Optional But Important: Add Free SSL
- Use Certbot (Let’s Encrypt) on your EC2 instance
- Secure both
www.servicewiz.inandservicewiz.in - Makes your site HTTPS ready (good for SEO and AdSense)
🌐 Point Your Domain (servicewiz.in)
- Go to your domain provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap)
- Add an A record with your EC2 public IP
- Your domain will point to your WordPress site
🧠 Bonus Tips for Beginners
- Use Elementor to design your site easily
- Use Astra Theme for speed and simplicity
- Install RankMath SEO plugin to improve Google rankings
- Keep WordPress and plugins updated regularly
✅ Conclusion
That’s it! You’ve successfully created a WordPress website using AWS — without spending a rupee. This setup is perfect for beginners, bloggers, or startups looking to create an online presence at minimal cost. Want to learn more about cloud hosting and DevOps tools? Stick around on this blog!
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