Deploying a Hugo static site to an AWS Lightsail VPS gives you complete control and excellent performance. Here is the step-by-step process we used to build and automatically deploy this blog!

1. Creating a Lightsail Instance

1. Log into your AWS Lightsail Console.
2. Click Create instance.
3. Choose Linux/Unix and OS Only -> Ubuntu.
4. Choose your instance plan (the $3.50/mo plan is plenty for a static site) and click Create.

2. Creating a Static IP

By default, AWS changes your IP address if you restart the server.

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