{"id":17615,"date":"2025-04-05T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=17615"},"modified":"2025-04-05T15:43:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:43:42","slug":"how-to-host-a-website-on-aws-for-free-aws-free-tier-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/how-to-host-a-website-on-aws-for-free-aws-free-tier-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host a Website on AWS for Free (AWS Free Tier Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hosting a website on Amazon Web Services (AWS) can be done at no cost using the AWS Free Tier. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Sign Up for AWS<\/h2>\n
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  1. Visit the AWS Free Tier Page<\/strong>: Go to the AWS Free Tier<\/a> page.<\/li>\n
  2. Create an Account<\/strong>: Click on “Create a Free Account” and follow the prompts to set up your account.<\/li>\n
  3. Enter Payment Information<\/strong>: AWS requires a credit card for account verification, but you won\u2019t be charged if you stay within the Free Tier limits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Launch an EC2 Instance<\/h2>\n
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    1. Go to the EC2 Dashboard<\/strong>:\n
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      • Navigate to the AWS Management Console.<\/li>\n
      • Search for “EC2” in the services menu and select it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Launch an Instance<\/strong>:\n
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        • Click on \u201cLaunch Instance.\u201d<\/li>\n
        • Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI)<\/strong>. For a simple website, select the Amazon Linux 2 AMI<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Choose an Instance Type<\/strong>. Select the t2.micro<\/strong> instance, which is free tier eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Configure Instance<\/strong>:\n
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          • Click “Next: Configure Instance Details.” The default settings are usually fine for a basic website.<\/li>\n
          • Click “Next: Add Storage” and proceed with the default settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Add Tags<\/strong> (Optional):\n
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            • You can add tags to help identify your instance later. Click “Next: Configure Security Group.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Configure Security Group<\/strong>:\n
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              • Create a new security group.<\/li>\n
              • Add rules to allow HTTP (port 80) and SSH (port 22) access. For HTTP, set the source to “Anywhere” (0.0.0.0\/0) for public access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Review and Launch<\/strong>:\n
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                • Review your configuration, then click “Launch.”<\/li>\n
                • You will be prompted to create a new key pair. Download the key pair (a .pem<\/code> file) and keep it safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Step 3: Connect to Your EC2 Instance<\/h2>\n
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                  1. Open a Terminal<\/strong>:\n
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                    • Navigate to the directory where your .pem<\/code> file is stored.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                    • Change Permissions<\/strong>:\n
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