wpcontroller installer script¶
The wpcontroller Linux installer script can be used to easily install wpcontroller on any cloud provider. For some cloud providers, an official marketplace app is available:
wpcontroller can be installed on a Linux VM or bare metal server. The server should have a public IP address and internet access. It should also be accessible on TCP port 80 and TCP port 443.
Supported Linux distributions¶
| Linux distribution | Code name | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 | Focal | Yes |
| Ubuntu 22.04 | Jammy | Yes |
| Debian 11 | Bullseye | Yes |
1. SSH into your server¶
SSH into your server to download and run the installer script.
2. Download the installer script¶
Use wget or curl to download the installer script.
wget https://install.wpcontroller.com/wpcontroller-installer.sh
curl https://install.wpcontroller.com/wpcontroller-installer.sh >wpcontroller-installer.sh
3. Run the installer script¶
Run the script using sudo so that it can install required packages, add the systemd service, and perform other necessary steps. It should complete in 2-5 minutes in most cases.
sudo bash wpcontroller-installer.sh
4. Register your instance¶
After installation is complete, visit install.wpcontroller.com and enter the public IP address of your server. This takes 1-2 minutes.
Troubleshooting¶
Check the wpcontroller log¶
sudo less /var/log/wpcontroller.log
Check the wpcontroller systemd journal¶
sudo journalctl --unit wpcontroller
Need help?¶
Contact support by sending an email to support@wpcontroller.com and we'll be happy to help!