Ghost VPS Hosting

Ghost is an open-source content management system, meaning anyone can install and use it. That said, you need a virtual private server (VPS) to host Ghost CMS.

Hostinger’s VPS hosting plans come with completely pre-configured OS templates, including Ubuntu 22.04 64bit with Ghost. In other words, setting up your virtual environment will only take a few clicks.

No need to worry about performance either – our well-maintained servers are powered by industry-leading NVMe storage and AMD EPYC processors for maximum speed.

Managing a VPS generally requires some level of technical expertise.

If you’re a beginner, don’t lose hope just yet. Our VPS hosting offers a one-click setup and a user-friendly control panel, making it easier to create and publish a Ghost site, as well as manage several projects.

For more complex tasks like configuring databases or security settings, you can turn to our AI Assistant for help.

To use the Ghost VPS template, you need to purchase one of our VPS hosting plans first.

After that, install Ubuntu 22.04 64bit with Ghost in one click, and change the hostname of your VPS. Next, open your browser and enter:

http://[your-vps-hostname]/ghost/

Make sure to replace the placeholder with your actual hostname.

When the Setup Wizard appears, you’ll be guided to create a new account. That’s it, you can now create and customise your Ghost website.

For more detailed steps, check out the official documentation page.

Yes, you can. The process involves transferring your Ghost themes, content, and configurations, so your blog will function smoothly on the new server.

Here’s a general overview of the migration process:

1. Use Ghost’s export feature to create a JSON file of your blog’s content, including posts, pages, tags, and users. In addition, manually back up any custom themes or images you have, as these are not included in the JSON export.
2. Install Ghost on your new host and set up the server environment. This may involve installing Node.js, a web server like Nginx or Apache, and setting up an SSL certificate.
3. Use the import tool in the admin panel to upload the JSON file you exported from your old blog.
4. Change your domain’s DNS settings to point to the new hosting provider. This will direct visitors to your blog on the new server.

WordPress and Ghost are both popular content management systems, but they cater to different user bases.

WordPress is suitable for a broad range of websites, from simple blogs to complex eCommerce stores. It offers extensive customisation through a vast ecosystem of plugins and themes.

With our Managed WordPress hosting plans, writing content is made even easier, thanks to the AI Content Creator tool.

While WordPress is more versatile, Ghost is specifically designed for blogging. Journalists, content creators, and marketers can easily create, publish, and monetise their content using an easy-to-use dashboard.

Of course, our VPS hosting gives you full control over your virtual environment. You can easily install custom themes and plugins, as well as insert custom code to tailor the site’s appearance and functionality to your needs.

That said, before making major changes to your VPS, use the snapshot tool to create a restore point. In case something goes wrong, you can easily revert to the previous state, undoing any recent modifications.