Can only access wordpress from server

  • digitalis49

    (@digitalis49)


    4 days, 3 hours ago

    Start with an apology as I am not a linux geek.

    I have installed wordpress on my local server on Ubuntu.

    I have a static IP address. I have installed and re-installed wordpress multimple times referring to the various online tutorials.

    I can only open wordpress using domain name only from the server.

    I have included the domain name in /etc / hosts file

    I have created a Virtual Host file in which I have included the domain name according to the tutorials.

    When trying to access my site from another local PC or over the internet – there is NO movement other than being told it has times out.

    Questions:

    Is there anywhere else in my server installation where I need to reference my domain name?

    Are there any other entries I need to make in the install ?

    The tutorial I have followed to install wordpres is: your texthttps : / / linuxconfig.org / installing - wordpress-on-a-lamp-stack-in-ubuntu-24-04

    Please, I respectfully seek your support as I am at my wit’s end with this issue.

    I am using Ubuntu 24.04, Apache2, php8.3

    Thank you. Andreas.

    I have referred to a multitude of reference and tutorial sited – without success.

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  • threadi

    (@threadi)

    2 days, 15 hours ago

    You must also publicize the domain in your network. The entry in the hosts file is only known to the local device. You have various options for this:

    • Add this entry to the hosts file on every device in your network. You will then be able to access the website on each of these devices.
    • Or add the DNS resolution in your router so that it distributes the information about which IP should be called when the domain is called to all devices in your network. See the manual for this.
    • Or install a DNS server in your network that takes over the DNS resolution for you.

    If you want to make the website accessible on the Internet, this would be possible via so-called DynDNS services. Here too, you should first check your router’s manual and, if necessary, consult your Internet service provider.

    None of these options have anything to do with WordPress itself. This is all about configuring the technology you use to host the website on your network. WordPress cannot help you with this in any way. If you need further support, find someone who can help you with the network configuration.

    In conclusion: if you want to run a WordPress website at all, you don’t have to go to all this effort. Look for a host on the Internet where you can store the website. They will do all the configuration for you. This is how most people who want to use WordPress for their website proceed.

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