{"id":67862,"date":"2023-04-10T04:41:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T10:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/?p=67862"},"modified":"2025-11-13T23:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:41:50","slug":"how-to-host-moodle-on-aws-with-scalahosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/how-to-host-moodle-on-aws-with-scalahosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amazon Web Services (AWS) took the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-cloud-hosting\/\">cloud computing <\/a>world by storm when it entered the scene more than 15 years ago. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/what-is-moodle\/\">Moodle<\/a> is a learning management system (LMS) that has been elevating the online experience for educators since 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine the power you can unlock if you combine them. Curious? We have something for you. Here\u2019s how to host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Hosting Environment for Moodle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting\u2019s years of experience have shown one thing for sure &#8211; the best environment to host Moodle is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-cloud-hosting.html\"><strong>cloud VPS hosting<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual private servers give you<strong> full control over your projects<\/strong>, meaning you can tailor your environment to match your needs. At the same time, <strong>VPS solutions don\u2019t limit you the way shared plans do<\/strong>. In fact, you can often make use of <strong>flexible resources<\/strong> &#8211; that means that you only pay for what you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <strong>typical VPS setup<\/strong>, a physical server is divided into several virtual instances, each dedicated to a single user. The accounts, however, are completely isolated. That guarantees better performance and fewer security risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting already has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/moodle-hosting.html\">an option for Moodle<\/a> users, but how does AWS fit into the picture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ScalaHosting and AWS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ScalaHosting and Amazon AWS have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/scalahosting-announces-partnership-with-amazon-aws\/\">partners<\/a> for some years now. Thanks to that, our customers get<strong> four more server choices<\/strong>, from 2GB to 16GB RAM. AWS also added<strong> 13 new datacenter locations<\/strong>, so that all your visitors can enjoy optimal speeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But of course, that\u2019s not all.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can now <strong>pair AWS servers with Scalahosting\u2019s <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/spanel.html\"><strong>SPanel<\/strong><\/a>. Our in-built cloud management platform is fast and lightweight. SPanel supports both <strong>LiteSpeed and OpenLiteSpeed<\/strong>. In addition, it comes with the <strong>AI-powered SShield<\/strong>, which can detect over99.99% of attacks before they even reach your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPanel is integrated with the<strong> Softaculous auto-installer<\/strong>. That means that you can get Moodle with just a click.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"shortcode-cta-new-wrap row aws\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-logo\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-logo-aws.svg\" alt=\"shortcode-logo\" title=\"shortcode-logo\"\/>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-img col-10 col-sm-7 col-md-5\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"shortcode-bg\" src=\"\/blog\/images\/shortcode-bg-new-aws.webp\" alt=\"shortcode-bg\" title=\"shortcode-bg\"\/>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"shortcode-cta-content col-12 col-md-7\">\r\n        <div class=\"content\">\r\n            <div class=\"heading\">Get the most out of AWS Clouds -Join the ScalaHosting Family<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"list-wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"list\">\r\n                    <div><b>Get a Fully Managed AWS Solution<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>Anytime Unconditional Money-back Guarantee<\/b><\/div>\r\n                    <div><b>24\/7 Expert Support and Free Website Migration<\/b><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"btn-wrap row\">\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <a class=\"button blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-aws-hosting.html\">Start Now<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"col-auto\">\r\n                    <button class=\"button blue_outer\" title=\"Contact Sales\" onclick=\"chatChangeVisibility(this, 'maximize', {}, 5);\">Chat with our Experts<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let\u2019s see how to host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing and Configuring an AWS Hosting Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is choose an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/managed-aws-hosting.html\">AWS hosting plan<\/a>. All of our options include <strong>no-downtime migration, 24\/7 tech support, <\/strong>and an<strong> unconditional money-back guarantee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need to consider is the:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number of CPU cores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RAM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSD Storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bandwidth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/choosing-your-managed-vps-what-you-need-to-know\/\"><strong>choose a fitting plan<\/strong><\/a>, you will be asked to configure it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR1.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Choosing and Configuring an AWS Hosting Plan\" class=\"wp-image-67865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR1.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR1-300x179.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR1-768x458.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to <strong>choose your billing cycle<\/strong>. The price rate is fixed, so pick an option that works best time-wise. Then, you can start customizing your server. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re unsure about some things &#8211; <strong>you can always up or downgrade<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can set:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many backups you need (you get one for free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactive 24\/7 monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LiteSpeed Web Server (the fastest option available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the options include additional taxes.<br>When you\u2019re done with that, you can proceed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/domain-names.html\"><strong>registering your domain name<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR2.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR2.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Choosing and Configuring an AWS Hosting Plan 2\" class=\"wp-image-67866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR2-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR2-768x498.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You have three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>To register a new domain<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>To transfer from another registrar<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Not to set up a domain at all<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click the one that suits your needs, hit <strong>Continue.<\/strong> You\u2019ll be asked to create an account by entering <strong>a valid email address <\/strong>and a<strong> strong password<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s see how to install Moodle on AWS with SPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moodle Installation on AWS with SPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanel is integrated with Softaculous, meaning you can install Moodle easily and completely free of charge. To start things up, log in SPanel\u2019s user dashboard and navigate to <strong>Software<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Softaculous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR3.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR3.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Moodle Installation on AWS with SPanel\" class=\"wp-image-67867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR3.webp 928w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR3-300x96.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR3-768x247.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click on the icon, it will take you to a page featuring the top scripts.&nbsp;<br>The menu on the left features different app categories. You will need to scroll down a bit, but you will eventually see <strong>Educational<\/strong>, under which you\u2019ll find <strong>Moodle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR4.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR4.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Moodle Installation on AWS with SPanel 2\" class=\"wp-image-67868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR4.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR4-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR4-768x225.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on it and choose <strong>Install now.<\/strong> You will see a software setup page that has a <strong>Quick Install<\/strong> button at the right corner. It\u2019s the best option if you\u2019re not particularly tech-savvy or don\u2019t have a lot of time to spend on this process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The page should now look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR5.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR5.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Moodle Installation on AWS with SPanel 3\" class=\"wp-image-67869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR5.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR5-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR5-768x406.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose the URL<\/strong> to install the software and <strong>the version<\/strong> you want. It\u2019s always best to go for the latest stable version of any software, as it\u2019s the most feature-rich and has the fewest bugs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, <strong>set your admin username <\/strong>and<strong> add a password<\/strong> &#8211; make sure it\u2019s a strong one, with numbers, symbols, and upper and lowercase letters. Also, provide an actual<strong> working email<\/strong>. Then, hit <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configuring Moodle&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you installed Moodle, <strong>log in to the admin dashboard<\/strong> and click on <strong>Site Administration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR6.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR6.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Configuring Moodle&nbsp;\" class=\"wp-image-67870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR6.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR6-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR6-768x343.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by setting the<strong> site name, description, language, <\/strong>and <strong>time zone<\/strong>. If you go to <strong>Appearance &gt; Themes<\/strong>, you can change the design of your website to better match your educational organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add users, go to <strong>Users &gt; Add a new user<\/strong>. After that, click on <strong>Users &gt; Permissions <\/strong>to manage your user access. On this page, you can customize the roles (teacher, student, guest, etc.) and assign privileges (add text, grade works, create courses, etc.) to all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now move to the actual site content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Courses &gt; Add a new course <\/strong>to begin structuring your classes. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>upload files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>create quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>start virtual classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>set filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>track completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case there\u2019s a function you need but it\u2019s not in-built, go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Install plugins<\/strong>. Moodle\u2019s extension directory has plenty of options, so you\u2019ll most likely find a suitable one. This will help you deliver the best possible learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mpg-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR8.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR8.webp\" alt=\"How to Host Moodle on AWS with ScalaHosting, Configuring Moodle&nbsp; 2\" class=\"wp-image-67871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR8.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR8-300x86.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MoodleAWSSCR8-768x220.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 660px, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 910px, 1140px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now take your Moodle experience to the next level, thanks to AWS and ScalaHosting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact<\/a> our team now and we\u2019ll help you start your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Do you need a server for Moodle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Having some kind of web server is an essential <strong>component of hosting Moodle<\/strong> (or any app for that matter). As for the <strong>LMS itself<\/strong>, the only requirements are PHP or MySQL so any Linux-based solution would do fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>How much does it cost to host Moodle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The costs of hosting Moodle can greatly vary depending on the hosting provider you choose. Picking a shared plan, you can expect prices as low as $4-5\/mo. Still, a VPS environment is <strong>highly recommended for LMS projects<\/strong>, and you can get a solid server for around $20-40\/mo easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:<\/strong> <strong>Which database is best for Moodle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Moodle is a <strong>PHP-based LMS<\/strong> that can utilize all popular database models in order to function properly. 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