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How to Host a Simple Website on AWS

If you want to host a simple website on AWS (Amazon Web Services), it’s easier than you might think. AWS offers scalable and reliable infrastructure that is perfect for hosting websites of all sizes. This guide will walk you through the steps to host a basic static website on AWS using S3 (Simple Storage Service).

Prerequisites:

• An AWS account.

• A basic understanding of AWS services.

• A simple website (HTML, CSS, JS files).

Step 1: Set Up an AWS Account

First, you’ll need an AWS account if you don’t have one yet. Visit AWS and create a free account. You will need a credit card for billing, though the Free Tier offers sufficient resources for a small, static website.

Step 2: Create an S3 Bucket

S3 is a simple, scalable, and secure storage service where you can store your website files.

1. Sign in to the AWS Console.

2. Navigate to S3: In the AWS Management Console, search for S3 and click on it.

3. Create a New Bucket:

   • Click on “Create bucket.”

   • Give your bucket a unique name (usually your domain name or something related).

   • Choose the region where you want your website to be hosted.

   • Leave the default settings for now and click Create.

Step 3: Upload Your Website Files

Once the bucket is created, you need to upload your website files (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) to it.

1. Open your bucket and click on the Upload button.

2. Click Add files and select your website files from your computer.

3. Click Upload to add your files to the S3 bucket.

Step 4: Configure the Bucket for Static Website Hosting

To turn your S3 bucket into a static website, you’ll need to enable the website hosting feature.

1. Open the S3 console and select your bucket.

2. Go to the Properties tab.

3. Scroll down to the Static website hosting section and click on Edit.

4. Choose Enable and select Host a static website.

5. Enter the index document (usually index.html) and error document (usually error.html if you have one).

6. Click Save changes.

Step 5: Set Bucket Permissions

Now, you need to ensure your bucket is publicly accessible.

1. Go to the Permissions tab.

2. Click on Bucket Policy and paste the following policy, replacing YOUR_BUCKET_NAME with your bucket’s name:

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   {
     "Version": "2012-10-17",
     "Statement": [
       {
         "Effect": "Allow",
         "Principal": "*",
         "Action": "s3:GetObject",
         "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::YOUR_BUCKET_NAME/*"
       }
     ]
   }
   

3. Click Save to apply the policy.

Step 6: Access Your Website

After configuring the S3 bucket, you can access your website. Go to the Properties tab in your bucket and find the Endpoint URL under the Static website hosting section. This URL is where your website is hosted.

For example, it may look like:

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http://YOUR_BUCKET_NAME.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com

You can now visit this URL to see your website live!

Optional: Set Up a Custom Domain

If you want to use your own domain (e.g., www.example.com), you’ll need to:

1. Register a domain with a service like Amazon Route 53 or any other domain registrar.

2. Create a CNAME record that points your domain to the S3 website endpoint.

3. (Optional) Use Amazon CloudFront for faster delivery by setting up a CDN.

FAQ

1. How much does it cost to host a website on AWS?
AWS offers a free tier that includes 5 GB of standard storage and 20,000 GET requests and 2,000 PUT requests each month for the first year. After the free tier expires, you’ll pay according to the storage and traffic you use.

2. Can I use AWS to host dynamic websites?
S3 is ideal for static websites (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). For dynamic sites (e.g., PHP, databases), you’ll need to use services like Amazon EC2 or AWS Lambda.

3. Do I need to worry about scaling on AWS?
With S3, scaling is automatic. As your website grows in popularity, AWS can automatically handle the increased traffic without needing additional configuration.

4. Can I use a custom domain with my S3 website?
Yes, you can use Amazon Route 53 or another DNS provider to link your custom domain to your S3 bucket.

5. Is it possible to secure my S3 website with HTTPS?
Yes, by using Amazon CloudFront and an SSL certificate, you can serve your S3 website securely over HTTPS.

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