Install WordPress on AWS in 20 Minutes (Lightsail, Custom Domain & Free SSL) – 2025

In this tutorial, I’ll show you a straightforward, step-by-step way to install WordPress on AWS using Lightsail — including setting up a static IP, pointing your custom domain, and securing your site with a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.

AWS can look intimidating at first, but you don’t need prior AWS or Linux experience for this setup. I move fast on purpose, so feel free to pause or re-watch as you follow along.

What you’ll learn in this video:
Create a WordPress instance on AWS Lightsail
Assign a static IP to prevent downtime
Configure DNS records (A record & CNAME)
Use SSH via PowerShell or the AWS browser terminal
Secure your site with free SSL using Let’s Encrypt
Access WordPress admin and update your user account

🔧 Commands used in this video:

SSH into your instance:
ssh -i NameOfPEMFile.pem bitnami@IP.Address.Here

Secure your domain with Let’s Encrypt SSL:
sudo /opt/bitnami/bncert-tool

Find your WordPress admin credentials:
cat /home/bitnami/bitnami_credentials

📌 Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Logging into AWS
0:36 Creating the WordPress Instance
3:51 Creating a Static IP
4:52 DNS Configuration (Main Domain vs Subdomain)
8:21 Accessing AWS Terminal, PowerShell & PEM File
12:57 Securing the Website with Let’s Encrypt (SSL)
16:50 Accessing WordPress Admin (wp-admin)
18:35 Changing / Editing the Admin User
19:05 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts

If you want deeper explanations on any part (AWS, DNS, SSL, or terminal commands), leave a comment and I’ll cover it in a follow-up video.