To create a new WordPress project in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Bitnami, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the Google Cloud Console: Go to the Google Cloud Console and sign in with your GCP account.
- Create a new project: If you haven’t already created a project, click on the project dropdown at the top of the page and select “New Project.” Provide a name for your project, choose your desired organization, and click “Create.”
- Enable the Compute Engine API: In the Cloud Console, go to the “APIs & Services” → “Library” page. Search for “Compute Engine API” and click on it. Click the “Enable” button to enable the API for your project.
- Launch the Bitnami WordPress solution: In the Cloud Console, go to the “Marketplace” page and search for “WordPress.” Choose the Bitnami WordPress solution from the results.
- Configure the WordPress deployment: Click on the “Launch” button to start configuring the deployment. Provide a name for your deployment and choose the zone where you want to deploy your WordPress instance. Select the desired machine type and boot disk size based on your requirements. You can also enable additional features like automatic backups if needed.
- Set the deployment properties: Specify the deployment properties such as the network, subnetwork, and firewall rules. You can use the default settings or customize them according to your needs.
- Set the admin email and password: Enter the email address and password for the WordPress administrator account. These credentials will be used to log in to your WordPress site’s admin panel.
- Review and deploy: Review the deployment settings and make sure everything is configured correctly. Click on the “Deploy” button to start the deployment process.
- Wait for the deployment to complete: The deployment process may take a few minutes. Once it’s finished, you will see a confirmation message.
- Access your WordPress site: After the deployment is complete, you can access your WordPress site by clicking on the “Access Site” button in the Cloud Console. It will open your WordPress site in a new browser tab.
That’s it! You have successfully created a new WordPress project in GCP using Bitnami. You can now start customizing and managing your WordPress site. Remember to configure DNS settings and set up SSL certificates if you want to make your site accessible over a domain name and secure it with HTTPS.