This repository contains a Docker Compose configuration for running a WordPress site with SSL support using Nginx and Let's Encrypt. The setup includes:
- Nginx Proxy: Handles HTTP and HTTPS traffic, acting as a reverse proxy.
- Let's Encrypt: Provides SSL certificates for secure HTTPS connections.
- WordPress: The popular CMS for managing content.
- MySQL: The database for WordPress.
- Docker
- Docker Compose
The nginx-proxy service listens on ports 80 and 443 and is responsible for routing traffic to the correct service based on the VIRTUAL_HOST environment variable. It also handles SSL termination.
The letsencrypt service automatically generates and renews SSL certificates using the Let's Encrypt API. It depends on the nginx-proxy service.
The wordpress service runs the latest WordPress image and connects to a MySQL database. It is configured to use the nginx-proxy and letsencrypt services for handling incoming traffic and securing connections.
The db service runs a MySQL instance used by WordPress for storing content.
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Clone the Repository
git clone (https://github.com/roshank8s/docker-wordpress.git cd docker-wordpress -
Update Configuration
Update the docker-compose.yml file with your domain names and email addresses. Replace www.example.com and [email protected] with your own domain and email address.
- Start the Services
docker-compose up -d
This command starts the services in detached mode.
- Access Your WordPress Site
Navigate to https://www.example.com in your web browser. You should see the WordPress installation page if everything is set up correctly.
- Stopping and Removing Services
To stop the services, run:
docker-compose down
This command stops and removes the containers but retains your data.
wordpress_data: Stores WordPress files and uploads. db_data: Stores MySQL database files. nginx_certs: Stores SSL certificates. nginx_vhost: Stores Nginx virtual host configurations. nginx_html: Stores Nginx HTML files.
Ensure that your domain's DNS records point to your server's IP address.
The Let's Encrypt certificates are automatically renewed every 90 days.
If you encounter issues, check the logs of each service for troubleshooting:
docker-compose logs nginx-proxy
docker-compose logs letsencrypt
docker-compose logs wordpress
docker-compose logs db