How to Run WordPress with Docker Compose
Run WordPress with Docker Compose: a working wordpress + MySQL stack with named volumes for persistence, env vars, ports, a reverse proxy note, and backups.
Sysadmin Desk Jul 26, 2026 8 min read
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Run WordPress with Docker Compose: a working wordpress + MySQL stack with named volumes for persistence, env vars, ports, a reverse proxy note, and backups.
Set up an Nginx reverse proxy with Docker Compose: route multiple apps on one host, configure proxy_pass, use Docker networks, and add TLS.
Install Docker on Ubuntu Server the right way: add the official apt repo and GPG key, install docker-ce plus the Compose plugin, and verify it works.
Learn Docker Compose from scratch: write one YAML file to run multiple containers, with a working WordPress + MySQL example and the core up/down commands.