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To create a WordPress website on DigitalOcean, you can follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your DigitalOcean account or create a new account if you don't have one.

  2. After logging in, click on the "Create" button and select "Droplets" from the dropdown menu.

  3. Choose a Droplet image: In the Droplet creation process, select the "One-Click Apps" tab and choose the "WordPress" option. This pre-configured image will have WordPress installed on it.

  4. Choose a plan: Select the Droplet plan that suits your requirements in terms of resources (CPU, RAM, storage). You can choose the plan based on your expected website traffic and needs.

  5. Select a data center region: Choose the data center region closest to your target audience or that offers the desired performance characteristics.

  6. Enable additional options (optional): You can enable additional options such as backups, monitoring, and VPC networking if you wish. These options may incur additional costs.

  7. Choose authentication: You can set up SSH key authentication for secure remote access to your Droplet. Generate an SSH key pair and add the public key to your DigitalOcean account.

  8. Set a hostname: Assign a hostname to your Droplet, which will be used to identify it.

  9. Click on the "Create Droplet" button to initiate the creation process.

  10. Wait for the Droplet to be created: DigitalOcean will provision your Droplet with the WordPress image and set up the necessary software. This process usually takes a few minutes.

  11. Obtain the IP address: Once the Droplet is created, you will receive an email with the login details and IP address of your WordPress installation.

  12. Access your WordPress website: Use SSH or a terminal client to connect to your Droplet using the IP address and login credentials provided. Once connected, you can access the WordPress admin dashboard by entering the IP address in a web browser.

  13. Complete the WordPress setup: Follow the prompts in the WordPress setup wizard to configure your website's title, admin username, password, and other necessary settings.

  14. Customize and manage your WordPress website: Install themes and plugins, create and publish content, and configure settings to personalize your website. You can access the WordPress admin dashboard by visiting the IP address or domain associated with your Droplet.

Remember to regularly update WordPress, themes, and plugins to ensure security and access the latest features. Additionally, configure appropriate security measures, such as strong passwords, regular backups, and security plugins, to protect your WordPress website.

DigitalOcean provides documentation and tutorials on managing WordPress on their platform. Refer to their resources for further guidance and specific instructions related to DigitalOcean's WordPress One-Click App.