# How to Add a WordPress Website

Ready to embark on the journey to your very own WordPress-powered website? In this guide, we’ll start by creating a hosted zone — staking your claim in the digital world. Then, we’ll move on to launching WordPress, pointing your domain, and finally, accessing your WordPress instance to bring your vision to life. Let’s dive in!

# Create a hosted zone

It’s time to stake your claim in the vast digital wilderness! Let’s use AWS Route 53 to make your domain official and get it ready for action.

1. Log in to your AWS Management Console.

2. Type Route 53 into the search bar in the Services menu — your trusty GPS for all things AWS.

3. In the Route 53 dashboard, click on Hosted Zones (your domain’s future home).

4. Ready to build? Click Create hosted zone or choose an existing one if you’ve already started.

5. In the "Domain name" field, type your chosen domain (e.g., example.com).

6. Select Public hosted zone because we are all about that public presence.

7. Click that glorious orange Create hosted zone button, and voilà!

Congrats! Your domain is now set up and ready for action.

# Launch WordPress Pro

The first step is simple — head over to the AWS Marketplace and click that Subscribe button. It's like securing your seat on the WordPress rocket ship, ready for takeoff. Once you're done, come right back here, and we’ll guide you through the next stages of your adventure!

Ready to launch your WordPress instance? Just follow the CloudFormation Guide. Solodev makes it a breeze — click the Launch button below, and let’s get started!

LAUNCH WORDPRESS

# Step 1: Create stack

Your CloudFormation template is locked and loaded — just click Next to kick things off.

# Step 2: Name your stack & add details

Give your stack a name (get creative or keep it simple), then fill in the setup parameters.

# Step 3: Fine-tune your settings

# Network Settings:

Choose your VPCID, PublicSubnet1ID, PublicSubnet2ID, and KeyName from the dropdowns. Need a refresher? You can learn more about these here.

# WordPress Settings:

Set up the essentials like your AdminPassword, DatabasePassword, WebsiteURL, and Webmaster. Think of this as laying the groundwork for your site’s security and accessibility.

# SSO:

If you want to integrate Single Sign-On (SSO) for a smoother login experience, now’s your chance! While optional, this step can make managing access a breeze.

# Step 4: Configure stack options

This part is totally optional, so feel free to skip or explore as needed. If you’d like more details, check out this guide. Once you're ready, acknowledge the AWS CloudFormation terms, and hit Next to set things in motion!

# Step 5: Review and create

Take a moment to review your settings and ensure everything looks good. Once you're confident, hit Submit — and just like that, you're on your way to launching your stack!

# Point your domain

It’s time to claim your corner of the web using Route 53. Follow these steps to connect your domain to your WordPress site:

1. Navigate to Route 53 by searching for it in the Services menu.

2. Locate Hosted Zones and select the domain you created earlier.

3. Click Create Record.

4. Under Record Name, type the subdomain name (e.g., www for www.example.com). From the Record Type dropdown, select CNAME - Routes traffic to another domain name and some AWS resources, and in the Value box, paste the AdminUrl of your instance.

# Access your WordPress instance

Once your stack is up and running, it’s time to explore! Head to your browser and paste your website URL — your WordPress site is live and ready for action!

In Part 2, we’ll focus on enhancing your site’s performance by adding a lightning-fast CDN. This step will supercharge your website, ensuring faster load times and an optimized user experience for visitors around the world.