How to Run the Auto-Installation Script for MediaWiki

MediaWiki is an engine initially developed for the Wikipedia project. However, it later became the foundation for many other wiki resources. Due to its architecture, MediaWiki is suitable for both public and internal corporate projects. It can be integrated with other services, such as LDAP for authentication or external search systems. This guide explains how to quickly and easily deploy your own wiki project on a virtual server using our script. 

Note: The script works only on Ubuntu 22.04 or Ubuntu 24.04.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Log in to the billing section on the PQ.Hosting website. Your login credentials were sent to your email after registration.

2. In the "Products/Services" section, find and go to "Virtual Servers".

3. Select the server where you want to install MediaWiki: check the box and click "Go to Panel".

If you don’t have a virtual server yet, order one:

3.1. Open the PQ.Hosting homepage and scroll down slightly.

3.2. Choose the server location.

3.3. Select an appropriate plan. Use the arrows to view all available plans.

3.4. Specify the rental period.

3.5. Click "Order Server".

3.6. Configure your server: select the OS, additional software, and other settings.

3.7. Complete the payment. After that, return to step 3.

4. Go to the "Virtual Machines" section from the three-dot menu.

5. Select "Run Script".

6. Start typing MediaWiki in the search bar. Find and select the installation script.

7. Run the installation: click "Run Script" and monitor the process in the "Status" section.

8. Wait for the installation to complete. Once finished, you will receive an email with login credentials for the MediaWiki admin panel.

9. Simply follow the link from the email to start configuring your own wiki project.