- Linode provides high-speed, SSD-powered VPS at affordable rates, making it a great choice for scalable and reliable WordPress hosting.
- Deploy or migrate WordPress on Linode effortlessly with Cloudways, ensuring faster performance, security, and easy management without manual setup.
Choosing the right cloud server for your WordPress is unfortunately not that easy. Why?
Although there is a lot of information on the topic, even expert users could make a mistake that could prove to be costly in the longer run. In addition, the number of cloud hosting providers, each with a different USP mix, also adds to the confusion.
To make the decision simpler, I advise you to try out Linode hosting for your next WordPress project. Linode is one of the fastest-growing cloud server providers with eight different data centers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. WordPress works extremely well on Linode servers simply because the service is extremely reliable and fast (plus, the price of the Linode cloud server is very reasonable).
Why Choose Linode Cloud Server?
Linode Cloud server is highly customer-centric and provides extensive support, making it a desirable option. However, it comes with a slight learning curve.
You must have hands-on experience with Linux to manage the server and overcome server-related issues.
Looks intimidating?
This is where Cloudways comes to the rescue!
It offers Linode as an IaaS on its WordPress hosting, removing all the hassles and allowing the users to save time by focusing on their business processes.
Without further ado, let’s install WordPress on Linode cloud servers!
How to Install WordPress on Linode
First, sign up for Cloudways Platform by completing the simple form and click the START FREE button. If you have already signed up, log in to your account.
Now verify your email to complete the signup process.
After successful signup, click the Launch button to initiate the simple server launch process.
For the purpose of this article, I chose my Application and Server details as follows:
- Select WordPress as an application
- Name Your Application
- Name Your Managed Server
- Select Your Project
- Choose LINODE as the cloud infrastructure provider
- Select SERVER SIZE (I chose a 1GB server)
- Select LOCATION (I chose Newark)
Note: For the purpose of this article, I have named my app as My WordPress, the server as My Server, and the project as My Project. However, you are free to choose any other names without affecting this tutorial.
After entering the server and application details, click the LAUNCH NOW button.
Now, wait for a few minutes, until the server is ready!
Once the server is ready, go to the Platform and click Applications in the top-left menu and select your WordPress app.
Use ACCESS DETAILS → ADMIN PANEL. You will see the login credentials and the URL of the WordPress website. Click the URL and use the credentials to log in to the WordPress Server Dashboard.
That’s all!
Congratulations, you have successfully installed WordPress on Linode cloud server at Cloudways.
Migrate Your WordPress on Linode
If you are currently using another hosting solution and not satisfied with the speed, then it is time to test your WordPress site by migrating to Linode hosting.
Migration is certainly not something that you have to do every day, but it’s good to know that it can be easily done with Free WordPress Migration plugin.
Summary
Linode is currently one of the best cloud server providers today. Offering flawless quality at great prices, WordPress Linode hosting enables websites to perform without any problems. So, if you have a WordPress project coming up, do try out Linode and the Cloudways managed WordPress hosting services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How to deploy WordPress on Linode step by step?
Here’s how you can deploy WordPress on Linode:
- Sign up & log in to Linode.
- Create a new Linode instance and choose Ubuntu as the OS.
- Select a server location and plan ($5–$10/month recommended).
- Access the server via SSH and install LAMP/LEMP stack.
- Download & configure WordPress (wget command).
- Set up a domain, SSL, and caching for better speed.
- Complete installation via the WordPress setup wizard.
- For a faster setup, use Linode’s One-Click WordPress App.
Q. How much does it cost to install WordPress on Linode?
Linode’s pricing starts at $5/month for a basic VPS, suitable for small to medium WordPress sites. For better performance, a $10–$20/month plan is recommended. Additional costs may include domain registration, SSL certificates, and backups.
Q. Is Linode Good for Hosting WordPress Websites?
Yes, Linode is an excellent choice for WordPress due to:
- SSD-powered VPS for high performance
- Full server control & root access
- Scalability for growing websites
- Cost-effective vs. managed WordPress hosting
However, it requires manual setup unless you use a managed WordPress solution like Cloudways, which simplifies deployment, security, and performance tuning.
Q. How to migrate a WordPress website to Linode Hosting Server?
Migrating a WordPress site to Linode involves:
- Backup your website using UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration.
- Deploy a Linode server and install WordPress.
- Transfer files & database via SFTP & phpMyAdmin.
- Update wp-config.php with the new database credentials.
- Update DNS records to point your domain to the Linode IP.
- Test your website to confirm a successful migration.
For hassle-free migration, consider using Cloudways’ managed WordPress hosting on Linode, which provides one-click migration, security, and auto-scaling.
Mansoor Ahmed Khan
Been in content marketing since 2014, and I still get a kick out of creating stories that resonate with the target audience and drive results. At Cloudways by DigitalOcean (a leading cloud hosting company, btw!), I lead a dream team of content creators. Together, we brainstorm, write, and churn out awesome content across all the channels: blogs, social media, emails, you name it! You can reach out to me at [email protected].
