Guidance on Hosting a Website on AWS EC2

Hey everyone, I’ve been exploring ways to host my website and recently heard about AWS EC2. I’ve used shared hosting before but want more control and flexibility now. I once used a basic hosting service but found it limiting for customizations and traffic spikes. Could someone guide me on how to get started with AWS EC2 for hosting? What are the key steps and considerations I should keep in mind, especially regarding security and cost-efficiency? Any tips or resources would be greatly appreciated,

  • Create an Amazon EC2 Instance.
  • Choose An AWS Region.
  • Launch Instance.
  • Choose Ubuntu Server Image.
  • Choose Amazon EC2 Instance Type.
  • Create and Download an SSH Key.
  • Configure Security Group
  • Add Storage.
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AWS EC2 is like leveling up your hosting game. I was in the same boat—shared hosting just wasn’t cutting it. EC2 gives you more control, but it’s also a bit more hands-on. Start with picking the right instance size (don’t go too big if you’re just starting out—keep costs down!). Security? Definitely set up firewalls (Security Groups) and don’t skip on backups. Pricing can add up, so keep an eye on usage. I’d say play around with the free tier first to get a feel. It’s a bit of a learning curve, but totally worth it for the flexibility