Simple VPS Provisioner
Automate your VPS setup in minutes, not hours.
Simple VPS Provisioner (svp) is a command-line tool that transforms a fresh Debian or Ubuntu VPS into a production-ready LAMP environment for Drupal or WordPress.
What It Does
With a single command, svp provisions your entire server stack:
- ✅ Web Server: Nginx with optimized configuration
- ✅ PHP: PHP-FPM with per-domain isolation
- ✅ Database: MariaDB with automatic setup
- ✅ SSL/HTTPS: Let’s Encrypt certificates with auto-renewal
- ✅ Security: UFW firewall, hardened PHP settings, secure credentials
- ✅ Basic Auth: Password-protect staging/dev sites
- ✅ CMS: Complete Drupal or WordPress installation
- ✅ Git Deploy: Clone and deploy from repositories
- ✅ Multi-Domain: Support for multiple sites on one server
Quick Start
# Install svp
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/willjackson/simple-vps-provisioner/main/install-from-github.sh | sudo bash
# Provision a Drupal site with SSL
sudo svp setup example.com --cms drupal --le-email admin@example.com
# Provision a WordPress site with SSL
sudo svp setup myblog.com --cms wordpress --le-email admin@myblog.com
# Or without SSL (omit --le-email, add SSL later with update-ssl)
sudo svp setup example.com --cms drupal
That’s it! Your site is ready at https://example.com
Why Simple VPS Provisioner?
🚀 Fast Setup
Go from a fresh VPS to a running website in minutes. No manual configuration required.
🔒 Secure by Default
- Automatic firewall configuration
- SSL/HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt
- Hardened PHP settings
- Secure database credentials
- Per-domain process isolation
🎯 Purpose-Built
Optimized specifically for Drupal and WordPress on Debian/Ubuntu VPS. No bloat, no unnecessary features.
🔄 Idempotent
Safe to run multiple times. Won’t break existing installations.
🌐 Multi-Site Ready
Run multiple domains on a single VPS with isolated environments.
🔧 Flexible
- Choose your PHP version
- Deploy from Git repositories
- Import existing databases
- Custom configuration options
Supported Platforms
- Debian: 11 (Bullseye), 12 (Bookworm), 13 (Trixie)
- Ubuntu: 20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS
The tool automatically detects your OS and configures packages accordingly.
Use Cases
Fresh Drupal Installation
Perfect for starting new Drupal projects with best practices built-in.
# With SSL
sudo svp setup mysite.com --cms drupal --le-email admin@mysite.com
# Without SSL initially (add later with update-ssl)
sudo svp setup mysite.com --cms drupal
Deploy Existing Site
Clone and configure an existing Drupal or WordPress site from Git.
sudo svp setup mysite.com \
--cms drupal \
--git-repo https://github.com/myorg/mysite.git \
--git-branch production \
--le-email admin@mysite.com
Multiple Staging Environments
Set up production, staging, and development environments on one server.
sudo svp setup mysite.com \
--cms drupal \
--extra-domains "staging.mysite.com,dev.mysite.com" \
--le-email admin@mysite.com
# Password-protect non-production environments
sudo svp auth staging.mysite.com enable
sudo svp auth dev.mysite.com enable
WordPress with Existing Database
Import an existing WordPress database during setup.
sudo svp setup myblog.com \
--cms wordpress \
--db /path/to/backup.sql.gz \
--le-email admin@myblog.com
What’s Next?
Features at a Glance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Automated Setup | Complete LAMP stack in one command |
| CMS Support | Drupal and WordPress ready |
| SSL/HTTPS | Let’s Encrypt certificates (enabled with –le-email) |
| Security | Firewall, hardening, secure defaults |
| Basic Auth | Password-protect sites with one command |
| Multi-Domain | Multiple sites per server |
| Git Deploy | Clone from repositories |
| PHP Versions | Choose 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, or 8.4 |
| Database Import | Restore from existing backups |
| Per-Domain Pools | Isolated PHP-FPM processes |
| Auto-Updates | Self-update capability built-in |
Community & Support
- GitHub: willjackson/simple-vps-provisioner
- Issues: Report bugs or request features
- Changelog: View version history
License
Simple VPS Provisioner is open source software licensed under the MIT License.