Bookworm

To run a WordPress website, you need a server with the required services pre-installed. A low-cost VPS is usually enough for small or new sites, and Debian 12 (Bookworm) is a solid base for a lightweight LEMP stack. This guide uses the root user. If you want to run commands with a normal user (for example debian), run the following first as root: usermod -aG sudo username exec su -l username Replace username with your actual account name.