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How to Create LEMP with Create Instance from One-Click Application in Customer Portal

Last updated on Jan 9,2026 |

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Cloud, Getting Started, Installation & Updates, LEMP, Portal

by xiangwen

Introduction:

For users seeking a high-performance web hosting environment, the LEMP stack—which utilizes Linux, Nginx (Engine-X), MySQL, and PHP—is an increasingly popular alternative to LAMP. NovaCloud provides affordable, reliable, highly secure cloud computing for everyone, enabling the rapid deployment of specialized application stacks directly through the Customer Portal.

To simplify the process of setting up this environment, the Customer Portal features the Create Instance from One-Click Application. This functionality allows you to launch a Cloud Instance that comes pre-configured with the required software stack. To deploy LEMP specifically, users must select the Application Stack category during the instance creation workflow.

This guide offers a professional, step-by-step walkthrough detailing how to launch a Cloud Instance pre-configured with the LEMP application stack using the One-Click Application feature in the NovaCloud Customer Portal, providing you with a secure and powerful foundation for dynamic web services.

Prerequisites:

The user must have access to the Customer Portal.
The account balance must contain sufficient credit/points
The user must select an existing Public Key during the creation process. If you do not have any keys yet, you are required to generate or import one before proceeding.

Step-by-step Guide:

Step 1: Click NovaCloud

Locate and click on the NovaCloud section in the left-hand navigation menu to access cloud resources.

Step 2: Click Cloud Instances

Navigate to the management interface for your virtual machine resources.

Step 3: Click Launch Project

Initiate the process for deploying a new cloud resource.

Step 4: Click Create Instance from One-Click Application

Select the accelerated deployment method designed for provisioning instances pre-installed with your chosen application (database).

Step 5: Choose Category as Application Stack and Select LEMP and Choose the Version

Ensure the Category is selected as Application Stack.
Select the specific application, LEMP
Choose the required version you wish to deploy

Step 6: Select a Plan

Choose the appropriate resource plan (CPU, RAM, data transfer limits) for your database instance.

Important Note ⚠️: You can optionally choose a RAM Optimised plan if your needs require higher performance characteristics, which is particularly suitable for data storage applications.

Step 7: Select Your Storage and Key in Volume Size

Define the volume size for your storage.

Important Note ⚠️: The volume size must be at least 10 GB and no more than 1000 GB in size.

Step 8: Select Project to Attach, Key in Name Instance and Click Continue

Associate the instance with an existing project (if desired) and provide a unique name for your instance.

Important Note ⚠️: The instance name can only contain letters, numbers, underscores and dashes, and must be between 1 and 60 characters long.

Step 9: Select Public Key and Copy MYSQL Information

Select the necessary Public Key.
Copy the provided MYSQL information.

Step 10: Configure Port of Security Group and Security Group Rules

Define which ports should be opened in the security group for .NET (e.g., specific TCP ports)
Apply predefined security rules (e.g., allowing SSH or HTTP/S traffic).

Step 11: Assign Security Groups, Select Network to Attach and Click Create

Apply specific existing security groups (if needed)
Select the network(s) to attach.

Important Note ⚠️: You can skip the assigned security group system and the system will auto assign a security group for you. Attaching a private network automatically assigns a private IP to ensure secure, private, and performant communication, and network transfers between private IP addresses are not metered.

Step 12: Scroll and Click Create

A confirmation pop-up will appear. Review the specifications, scroll to the bottom, and click Create to launch the instance.

Step 13: Click Instance

Click the “Instances” button in the confirmation pop-up to navigate to the list of Cloud Instances.

Step 14: Success

Your request to launch the instance has been queued, and the provisioning process is underway (status “Creating” or “Active”).

Conclusion:

By executing the steps outlined in the guide, you have successfully deployed a pre-configured LEMP (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP) stack instance using the Create Instance from One-Click Application feature within the NovaCloud Customer Portal. This process involved navigating to the Application Stack category, configuring the instance with the chosen Plan, and setting the storage Volume Size (GB) to be between 10 GB and 1000 GB.

A crucial part of the setup was to Select the Public Key and copy the MySQL information, which provides the necessary credentials for securing and managing the database component of your LEMP stack. Upon completing the final step (“Create”), your new instance was successfully queued for provisioning, and its status (“Creating” or “Active”) can be monitored on the Cloud Instances page.

Should you encounter any issues or have any questions during this procedure, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.