Loading...

Knowledge Base

Bluehost Self-Managed VPS: Reimage Your Server for Ghost Installation

Ghost is a free, open source CMS for publishing content, managing memberships, and sending newsletters. This guide shows you how to reimage your Bluehost Self-Managed VPS for Ghost installation using the BH Portal, so you can start publishing with Ghost quickly and efficiently.

Reimage Your Server for Ghost Installation

Important: You can install only one application using the one-click installer. Reimaging your server will permanently erase all data and settings on this VPS. This action cannot be undone.

  1. Log in to your Bluehost Portal.
  2. In the left-hand menu, click Hosting.

    Self Managed VPS
     

Changing the server image will permanently erase all data and settings on this VPS. This action cannot be undone.
  1. Click the Manage button on the Self-Managed VPS package.

    BH AM - Select Server - Manage
     

  2. Click the Reimage button.

    BH AM - Manage Server - Overview - Reimage button
     

  3. Select the Applications tab.

    BH AM - Manage Server - Overview - Install Application
     

  4. From the list, locate Ghost and click Select.

    BH AM - Manage Server - Select Ghost From The List Of Application
     

  5. To confirm, type "reimage" and then click Proceed to start the process.

    BH AM - Manage Server - Overview - Proceed with Reimaging
     

  6. Wait a few minutes while the installation completes.

    BH AM - Install - Ghost
     

    • Once completed, you will see Ghost listed in the Server Image section.

      BH AM - Ghost Installed
       

Summary

Ghost is a powerful publishing platform that you can quickly install on your Bluehost Self-Managed VPS by reimaging your server. Follow the steps above to get started with Ghost and manage your content efficiently.

Loading...