WonderCMS is a free and lightweight content management system that allows you to create and manage websites easily without the need for a database. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing WonderCMS on Debian 12.

Step 1: Update your system
Before installing WonderCMS, it is important to ensure that your Debian 12 system is up to date. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Apache web server
WonderCMS requires a web server to run. Apache is a popular choice for hosting web applications. You can install Apache on Debian 12 by running the following command:

sudo apt install apache2

After the installation is complete, start the Apache service and enable it to run on system boot with the following commands:

sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2

Step 3: Download WonderCMS
Next, you need to download the latest version of WonderCMS from the official website. You can do this by using the following command:

wget https://www.wondercms.com/zipdownload

Once the download is complete, extract the WonderCMS zip file using the following command:

unzip wondercms.zip

Step 4: Move WonderCMS files to Apache web root directory
Now, you need to move the extracted WonderCMS files to the Apache web root directory. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo mv WonderCMS/* /var/www/html/

Step 5: Set permissions
For WonderCMS to function properly, you need to set the correct permissions for the files and directories. You can do this by running the following commands:

sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/

Step 6: Access WonderCMS in your web browser
Finally, open your web browser and enter the IP address of your server or domain name in the address bar. You should see the WonderCMS installation page. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

That’s it! You have successfully installed WonderCMS on Debian 12. You can now start creating and managing your website easily with this lightweight content management system.