How to Install Ghost on Debian Latest

Ghost is a modern blogging platform that is built on Node.js. It is designed to be simple, easy-to-use, and highly customizable. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Ghost on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A server running Debian Latest
  • A non-root user with sudo privileges
  • Node.js installed on your server

Step 1: Install Ghost CLI

The first step to install Ghost on Debian Latest is to install the Ghost CLI. The Ghost CLI is a command-line tool that makes it easy to manage Ghost installations. To install Ghost CLI, open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo npm install -g ghost-cli@latest

Step 2: Create a New User

Next, you need to create a new user that will be used to run Ghost. This is a security best practice and will help to isolate Ghost from the rest of your system. To create a new user, run the following command:

sudo adduser ghost

Follow the prompts to set a password and complete the user creation process.

Step 3: Create a New Directory for Ghost

Once you have created a new user, you need to create a new directory where Ghost will be installed. To do this, run the following command:

sudo mkdir -p /var/www/ghost

Step 4: Change Permissions of Ghost Directory

Next, you need to change the ownership and permissions of the directory you just created. To do this, run the following command:

sudo chown -R ghost:ghost /var/www/ghost
sudo chmod 775 /var/www/ghost

Step 5: Install Ghost

Now that your system is ready, you can install Ghost. To do this, run the following command:

sudo -u ghost ghost install

Follow the prompts to configure your installation. During the installation, you will be prompted to enter the URL for your site, the database details, and other settings.

Step 6: Start Ghost

Once the installation is complete, you can start Ghost using the following command:

sudo systemctl start ghost

Step 7: Verify Ghost Installation

To verify that Ghost is running, visit your site in a web browser. If everything is working correctly, you should see the Ghost setup page.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ghost on Debian Latest.