After installing Ghost-CLI, you can run the following command to start the Ghost CMS installation:context / {
type proxy
handler <my-ghost>
addDefaultCharset off
}
For “Web Application Stack”, we recommend choosing “Native Nginx + Custom Config” to install Ghost CMS and then clicking “Deploy” to finish the set-up process.
Table of Contents
- 1 Create A New User
- 2 Create A New Database
- 3 Create An Empty Web App
- 4 Installing Ghost-CLI (for Nginx and OLS servers)
- 5 Setting Up A Proxy
- 6 Checking Node.js version
- 7 Log In To Your Ghost Dashboard
- 8 After Action Report
- 9 Ghost Installation FAQs
- 9.1 What is Ghost blog, and why should I use it?
- 9.2 What are the requirements for installing Ghost?
- 9.3 How do I install Ghost on an NGINX server?
- 9.4 What are some common issues that can arise when installing Ghost?
- 9.5 How do I customize the appearance of my Ghost blog?
- 9.6 What are the best practices for securing a Ghost blog?
Create A New User
In addition to installing Ghost directly on an NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed server, you can also deploy Ghost using Docker. This allows you to take advantage of the consistency and portability of containerized applications.After that, add the following lines below the commented lines. Don’t forget to change xxxx to the port number we noted earlier.Let’s get started!
Create A New Database
In the example above, the port number is 2368. Note down this port number.Ghost offers many integrations, allowing you to connect your blog to other tools and services, such as social media platforms, email marketing providers, and analytics tools. You can also use Ghost’s API to build custom integrations and extend your blog’s functionality.
Create An Empty Web App
Before we set up the server proxy, we need to know which port Ghost will use for this website. Run the following command to get the details of your web application:# Method 1
ssh ghostcms-user@<youripaddress>
# Method 2
ssh root@<youripaddress>
sudo su ghostcms-user
After creating the database user, create a new database and grant permission to the user we just created. Save the changes before proceeding to the next step.Note: If you want to install GhostCMS on a Docker server, skip this section and jump to the Docker installation instructions. Some common issues that can arise when installing Ghost include problems with the Node.js or MySQL installation, difficulty configuring the web server, and issues with the database connection. It’s important to carefully follow the installation instructions and troubleshoot any errors.If you follow the instructions correctly you will get a message that the installation was successful. However, when you visit your site you will see a 404 error message. This is because we skipped the Nginx setup during installation. We can configure this manually to fix it.In the RunCloud dashboard, open the empty web application created in the Create An Empty Web App step and look for the “LiteSpeed Config” in the side menu to open the configuration file.
After setting up the proxy config, you can visit your website. To configure the admin account, go to https://example.com/ghost. You must enter basic details on this page, such as the site name and admin login details.
Installing Ghost-CLI (for Nginx and OLS servers)
Ghost CMS is an effective modern publishing platform powered by Node.js. RunCloud makes it easy to install and configure Ghost CMS. After following the steps mentioned in this article, you will be able to set up your own CMS and start publishing content.Finally, we need to restart the OpenLiteSpeed service for the changes to take effect. Open the server page in your RunCloud dashboard and look for the “Services” option in the side menu. On that page, click the “…” button next to the OpenLiteSpeed server and “Restart”.If you are using RunCloud’s Cloudflare integration, you can take advantage of the automatic DNS update functionality.Ghost is a free and open-source blogging platform designed to be simple, elegant, and focused on writing. It is a great choice for users who want to create a professional-looking blog without the complexities of traditional content management systems such as WordPress.services:
ghost:
image: ghost:5-alpine
restart: always
ports:
- 8080:2368
environment:
database__client: mysql
database__connection__host: host
database__connection__user: ghost_user
database__connection__password: asd123456
database__connection__database: ghost_db
url: http://ghost.example.com
volumes:
- ghost:/var/lib/ghost/content
extra_hosts:
- 'host:host-gateway'
volumes:
ghost:
- Modify Dockerfile: After creating the above file, you must edit certain sections to ensure your application runs correctly. First, if deploying more than one Ghost container, you must replace
8080with a unique port number for each container. Next, you must replacehttp://ghost.example.comwith the URL of the web application you deployed earlier. - Create a custom NGINX proxy: Next, create a custom NGINX proxy for your RunCloud app to the custom port you defined in the Docker Compose file (in this case,
8080). You can use the same NGINX configuration as you would for a Ghost non-Docker installation (described below in this tutorial). - Start the Docker container: Finally, run
docker-compose up -din the directory containing thedocker-compose.ymlfile to start the Ghost container.
Setting Up A Proxy
Click on “Update Config” to save the settings.
Checking Node.js version
When asked, “Do you wish to set up Systemd?” please enter “Y”, and when prompted, “Do you wish to start Ghost”, enter “Y” again.Ghost offers a wide range of themes and customization options, allowing you to easily change the look and feel of your blog. You can install pre-built themes or create custom themes using Ghost’s theme development tools.To create a new user, go to the RunCloud dashboard and open the “System User” menu.Next, scroll down and add the following code snippet to your configuration file. Be careful not to paste it in the middle of an existing config block. Replace the <my-ghost> with the name of the extprocessor that we noted down earlier.
Installing Ghost CMS
To avoid permission conflicts, we will install the Ghost-CLI as the web application’s owner. To do this, log in to your server as the system user assigned to the web application – you can either do this via SSH or use the su (switch user) command.rm index.html
sudo npm install ghost-cli@latest -g
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After you have created the user, go to the “Web Applications” tab and create a new web application on your server.ghost install
Ghost is a free and open-source blogging platform built with Node.js. As a fast, modern WordPress alternative, Ghost is focused completely on professional publishing. If you only want to publish content on the web and don’t need the additional features offered by WordPress, then Ghost is a great choice.
ghost ls
After setting up the admin account, you can log into the Ghost dashboard and start publishing.To install Ghost on an NGINX server, you must first install Node.js and MySQL, then download and install the Ghost NPM package. Next, you will need to configure NGINX to serve the Ghost application and set up the database connection. Finally, you will need to start the Ghost service and configure any additional settings.
- Log in to the server via SSH: Connect to your RunCloud server using SSH to access the terminal and run Docker commands.
- Create a Docker Compose file: Create a docker-compose.yml file that defines the Ghost container. This file should include the necessary environment variables for your database connection and the URL for your Ghost installation.
After creating the app, go to the settings page and scroll down to the “Linked Database” section. From the dropdown menu, select the database we just created. Remember to click “Update Linked Database” to save the changes.Ghost CMS needs Node.js to function properly. At the time of writing, the recommended node version was 18; refer to the official website to see the recommended node version.
For Nginx
To deploy Ghost on a Docker server, you must first set up an empty web application on your RunCloud server by following the steps described above. Once that is done, follow these steps:
- For the “Type” option, select the value “location.root”.
- For the “Config Name” option, you can use the value “ghost”.
- Copy and paste the text below into the “ConfigContent” text area. Make sure to change X
XXXto the port number we noted earlier:
To install Ghost, you will need a web server running either NGINX or OpenLiteSpeed, Node.js, MySQL, or SQLite. You will also need to configure your server’s domain name and SSL/TLS certificate.
For OpenLiteSpeed
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
proxy_set_header Host $http_host;
proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:XXXX;
Once opened, click “Add New System User” to create a new user. Give it a descriptive name and a secure password. Make sure to check the box to allow the execution of privileged commands.After this, click “Save System User” and continue the installation process.type proxy
address localhost:xxxx
To secure your Ghost blog, keep your software up-to-date, use strong passwords, and configure your web server with appropriate security settings. You should also consider enabling two-factor authentication and monitoring your blog for suspicious activity.Execute the following command to see the version of the node installed on your server:
Choose the “Empty Web App” option and give your application a suitable name. Don’t forget to change the application’s owner. Instead of using the default RunCloud user, we will create the user account we just created as the owner of the web application.When asked for the hostname, enter 127.0.0.1. Using the default value causes the Ghost CMS to use the IPv6 address, which leads to an ECONNREFUSED::1:3306 error at a later stage in the installation.
Return to the RunCloud dashboard, open your web application, and go to the Nginx Config menu. Click the “Create Config” button and follow the steps below.If your server runs on OpenLiteSpeed, we’ve included notes on different steps in this guide.
Log In To Your Ghost Dashboard
In the previous step, we created a dummy web application in the RunCloud dashboard, which helps us perform administrative tasks such as monitoring the logs from the RunCloud dashboard. Now, we will use Ghost-CLI, a command-line tool, to install and configure Ghost CMS and replace that dummy application.
Ghost CLI needs sudo privileges, so instead of running your site as a root user, we recommend creating a new user with these sudo privileges. This can be done by running commands in the terminal, but it’s much easier to do within the RunCloud dashboard.
After Action Report
Here’s an example docker-compose.yml file:It is also possible to install Ghost using RunCloud’s test domain. If you want to follow this tutorial without setting up your domain or subdomain, use the RunCloud test domain.We need to edit a few lines in this file. Firstly, note down the name of the extprocessor – we will use this later.
Ghost Installation FAQs
What is Ghost blog, and why should I use it?
What are the requirements for installing Ghost?
How do I install Ghost on an NGINX server?
cd <path to root>
After configuring the application owner, you can manually set up the domain and configure the DNS records on your DNS registrar’s site.
What are some common issues that can arise when installing Ghost?
How do I customize the appearance of my Ghost blog?
What are the best practices for securing a Ghost blog?
node -v
After creating the system user, the next step is to create a new database and database user. To do this, go to the “Database” menu under your server in the RunCloud Dashboard to create a new database user. Give this database user a suitable name and a secure password, and note these credentials, as they will be needed later during the installation.
