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Ghost

Ghost is an open-source platform specifically designed for creating, managing, and publishing content, such as blogs, magazines, or news websites. Built using Node.js, Ghost offers fast performance, a simple interface, and powerful tools for writers and content publishers. Ghost is known for its ability to support dynamic content, built-in SEO integration, and support for email marketing and monetization through paid subscriptions. With a focus on providing an optimal writing experience, Ghost provides an intuitive and flexible editor. The platform can be self-hosted or hosted through the official Ghost hosting service (Ghost(Pro)). Ghost is often chosen by developers, writers, and organizations seeking a modern publishing solution without unnecessary complexity.

1. System Requirements

System requirements for running Ghost 5:

  • OS Ubuntu 22.04
  • Nginx web server
  • Node.js 20
  • MySQL 8
  • Systemd
  • 1 GB RAM

Before starting the deployment, prepare:

  • A VPS or server with Ubuntu 22.04 OS
  • SSH access to the server
  • A domain already pointed to the server

2. Server Preparation

Update the system

sudo apt update 
sudo apt upgrade -y

Install Nginx

sudo apt install nginx -y

Install MySQL

sudo apt install mysql-server -y

Set the MySQL root password

sudo mysql
ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED WITH 'mysql_native_password' BY 'rahasia';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
exit

Install Node.js 20

sudo apt install ca-certificates curl gnupg -y
sudo mkdir -p /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/gpgkey/nodesource-repo.gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/nodesource.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/nodesource.gpg] https://deb.nodesource.com/node_20.x nodistro main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nodesource.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs -y

3. Install Ghost

Install ghost-cli

sudo npm install ghost-cli@latest -g

Create a directory for Ghost

sudo mkdir -p /var/www/contoh.com
sudo chown $USER:$USER /var/www/contoh.com
sudo chmod 775 /var/www/contoh.com
cd /var/www/contoh.com

Install Ghost

ghost install

Enter the URL, MySQL root password, and confirm the configuration settings.

? Enter your blog URL: https://www.contoh.com
? Enter your MySQL hostname: 127.0.0.1
? Enter your MySQL username: root
? Enter your MySQL password: [hidden]
? Enter your Ghost database name: contohcom
? Do you wish to set up "ghost" mysql user? (Y/n) y
? Do you wish to set up Nginx? (Y/n) y
? Do you wish to set up SSL? (Y/n) y
? Enter your email (For SSL Certificate) [email protected]
? Do you wish to set up Systemd? (Y/n) y
? Do you want to start Ghost? (Y/n) y

If the installation is complete, a message like the one below will be displayed.

Ghost was installed successfully! To complete setup of your publication, visit: 
https://www.contoh.com/ghost/

4. Create Admin Account

Access https://www.contoh.com/ghost

Enter the Site title, Full name, Email address, and Password.

Then click Create account & start publishing.

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