Each major install step now shows what it does and how long to expect:
- System update: 2-10 min on fresh servers
- Security tools: under a minute
- Docker: 1-3 min (largest download)
- Clone: a few seconds
Updated guide.md terminal output to match.
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- Add itemized cost breakdown in intro step
- Explain "root" before SSH step, recommend password managers
- Add VPS web console fallback tip
- Explain what ssh root@IP means inline
- Explain what curl | bash does with link to source code
- Add registrar-specific DNS navigation instructions
- Add www CNAME record tip
- Add dig/dnsutils install hint
- Expand dpkg pink/purple screen guidance
- Add SSH reconnection tip if connection drops during install
- Fix "Going Further" to reference automated (not manual) security setup
- Improve password storage callout with Bitwarden/1Password links
- Add SMTP pricing details for email services
- Describe WordPress dashboard sidebar layout
- Explain Ctrl+C key combo for beginners
- Add SSH timeout troubleshooting with web console reference
- Add GitHub issues link for getting help
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Move firewall (UFW), fail2ban, auto-updates, and Docker log rotation
from manual guide steps into install.sh automation. Update guide.md
to describe the automated process instead of manual commands.
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In the "Secure Your Server" guide step:
- Install unattended-upgrades for automatic OS security patches
- dpkg-reconfigure to enable daily auto-updates
- Callout explaining auto-updates won't touch Docker/WordPress
- Create /etc/docker/daemon.json with log rotation (10MB max,
3 files per container) before Docker is installed
- mkdir -p to handle pre-Docker directory creation
- Harmless docker restart with || true fallback
- Updated intro text to reflect four setup concerns
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New "Secure Your Server" step between connecting and installing:
- apt update/upgrade for security patches
- UFW firewall: allow SSH, HTTP, HTTPS only
- fail2ban: brute-force SSH protection
- Clear danger callout about SSH lockout risk
- Expected terminal output for verification
- Plain-English explanations of what each command does
- Updated "Going Further" to reference earlier security setup
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Any change that alters user-facing flow must also be reflected in
guide.md. This ensures the beginner deployment guide stays accurate
as the codebase evolves.
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- Fix all step number references to use descriptive names instead
(step numbering shifts when steps are added/removed)
- Add WordPress.org vs WordPress.com explainer callout
- Fix Age Gate link to wordpress.org plugin directory
- Explain ./ prefix for running scripts
- Add popular SMTP relay services (Mailgun, SendGrid, Amazon SES)
- Break down nuclear option commands line by line
- Add server security tip (SSH keys) in Going Further
- Add WordPress block editor guide link
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- Add "What You're Building" intro step explaining WordPress and
what users will end up with, plus a pre-flight checklist
- Add Debian 12 to supported OS choices
- Fix broken Porkbun registrar link
- Explain terminal concepts: cd, ~, dig +short
- Break down intimidating password reset command with worked example
- Add "Going Further" step with next ideas (offsite backups, contact
forms, SEO, CDN, learning resources)
- Add "what does success look like" description after first visit
- Clarify SSH reconnection instructions in maintenance section
- Add dig fallback for systems without dig installed
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- Add detailed explanations of every concept (VPS, SSH, DNS, Docker)
- Add hyperlinks to all external tools and services
- Expand setup wizard walkthrough with full terminal output example
- Add concrete examples for each wizard prompt
- Add tips for common gotchas (paste shortcuts, invisible passwords, etc.)
- Expand troubleshooting with worked examples
- Add plugin descriptions and links (Wordfence, UpdraftPlus, Age Gate)
- Add healthcheck expected output example
- Add monthly maintenance recommendation
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- Create guide.md: step-by-step deployment guide in ProjectPublic
markup format, written for non-technical users
- Add guide-format.txt: markup syntax reference
- Fix README.md: remove references to deleted templates/ and parts/
directories in theme tree listing
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