How to Use the Ghost VPS Template at Hostinger

Ghost is a powerful blogging and publishing platform known for its simplicity and speed. Hostinger’s Ubuntu 24.04 64bit with Ghost VPS template comes with Ghost pre-installed, making it easy to start your own blog or publication. This guide will help you understand how to utilize this template to manage and publish content effectively.

Setting up your virtual environment will only take a few clicks with our Ghost VPS hosting plans!

Accessing Ghost

Open a web browser and go to http://[your-vps-hostname]/ghost/ — make sure to replace [your-vps-hostname] with the actual working hostname of your VPS:

Ghost setup form with fields for site title, name, email, password, and create account button

Upon your first visit, the Ghost Setup Wizard will guide you through creating an admin account:

Ghost site setup complete with the Customize your site option highlighted

Exploring the Ghost Dashboard

The Ghost admin panel is intuitive. Spend some time exploring its features, including creating posts, managing tags, and customizing your site’s design:

Ghost dashboard with sidebar menu and members widget prompt

Learn how to create and format posts. Ghost offers a markdown editor for writing and styling your content:

Ghost VPS post editor with title field and add feature image option

Customizing Your Site

Ghost allows you to customize the appearance of your site. You can select from various themes or create your own:

Site design panel with accent color picker set to pink

Ghost supports integrations with many popular services like social media, analytics, and email newsletters. Check the Ghost integrations directory for options:

Ghost admin settings with Integrations selected in the Advanced menu and the integrations list open

For more detailed instructions and tips, refer to the official Ghost documentation and help center 💡