Flux Ecosystem: Why Build Your Website on Flux?
Flux is a decentralized cloud infrastructure designed for Web3 applications, providing an open, scalable, and user-friendly environment. With its focus on decentralization, Flux gives users the power to build without relying on traditional, centralized cloud providers. It enables developers to host applications on a network of thousands of independent nodes worldwide, ensuring a robust, secure, and decentralized hosting experience.
Why Build on Flux?
- Decentralization: Flux’s infrastructure is based on thousands of independent nodes, removing reliance on centralized cloud providers. This offers users the benefits of better security, censorship resistance, and reduced downtime.
- Scalability: Flux offers a scalable network that can dynamically adjust according to user demand. This flexibility ensures that applications can grow without performance issues, making it suitable for developers who are anticipating growth.
- Lower Costs: With Flux, costs can be optimized by removing intermediaries and streamlining how resources are allocated and utilized.
- Interoperability: Flux works across blockchain ecosystems, including integrations with Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and more. Its interoperability makes it ideal for developers looking to build Web3 applications that can communicate across networks.
- Strong Ecosystem and Support: Partnerships with platforms like Kadena, Solana, and Chainlink add to Flux’s credibility and expand its ecosystem, helping developers find the tools they need.
Setting Up WordPress on Flux
Running a WordPress site on Flux not only integrates your website with the Web3 ecosystem but also leverages the benefits of decentralized hosting.
This is a step by step guide on installing WordPress on FluxCloud and nothing more. You should have a basic understanding as to how to configure your site from there.
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up WordPress on Flux
1. Visit cloud.runonflux.io and create an account and sign in.
2. Once signed in click on the section that says “Wordpress”
3. Fill in the details ( WordPress Dapp Name, Email for renewal alerts, Domain Name-optional-, payment length, Whitelist IP for Backup/Restore (This is your networks public ip), and then select the “performance” or plan that best suite your needs then click the blue “Sign Terms” button.
4. Read through the Terms of Service. Then click the blue “I Agree” button at the bottom.
5. Once you agree to the terms of service you should be redirected back to the main page and you should see a big blue “Launch App” button.
6. Once you click open app a window will pop up sighing you up.
7. Select your payment option. Either Fiat or Flux Crypto is accepted.
8. Once payment option selected from the dashboard select “My Apps”
9. Under “Active Apps” you should see your new insnatllation.
10. Select “App Details”
11. To access and configure your new WordPress site look under “Auto Domains” and select the first domain instance like above.
12. Once you see the WordPress language selection you have successfully set up WordPress on FluxCloud.
Benefits of Hosting WordPress on Flux
- Resilience: With decentralized hosting, your website remains online even if some nodes go down.
- Security: Data is distributed across a wide network, minimizing vulnerabilities.
- Flexibility: Scaling your website is easier and cost-effective on Flux, allowing you to adjust resources as necessary.
- Web3 Ready: Moving your website to Flux puts you ahead of the curve in embracing decentralized technologies.
By leveraging the decentralized cloud of Flux, you can secure your website’s future with better uptime, security, and scalability. The setup process is simple and can be completed in just a few steps, making it accessible for both beginner and advanced users alike.
Whether you’re looking to build your first WordPress site or migrate an existing one to a decentralized cloud platform, Flux offers a robust and future-proof solution for the modern web.
Check out our quick install video below: