DIY | Dedicated WordPress Server

Become your own Server Boss – Starting at $11.50 / month
Get $125 dollars in credits to get you started.

Step by Step Instructions

Let's get started - Instructions are easy peasy - we'll walk you through step by step.

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Set up your
Digital Ocean account

Digital Ocean gives you the ability to spool up your VPS quickly and easily. 

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After Registration

Click the Create button in the header.

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Click `Create Droplet`

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After Droplet is Created

Reset your Root Password

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Set up your
Server Pilot account

Server pilot manages your server resources and automates the complicated mechanics of server updates.

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After Registration

Click the Connect Server button in the header.

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Click `Connect to ServerPilot`

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Point Your DNS in the Right Direction

Your DNS should be the same place where you bought your domain.

Note: This is an example from Godaddy but all DNS providers are similar. Search Google to find specifics about your DNS provider.

Note: This is an example from Godaddy but all DNS providers are similar. Search Google to find specifics about your DNS provider.

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Secure your Site

Let's HTTPS this Site

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Congrats - You've Joined the Club