Need WordPress running on Windows Server with IIS instead of Apache or Nginx? I will set up WordPress on your Windows server with IIS, MySQL database, theme installation, plugin configuration, and SSL — fully optimised and ready for traffic. A specialist service for Windows-based hosting environments.
I Will Install and Configure WordPress on Your Windows Server Running IIS
WordPress installed on Windows Server with IIS, MySQL database, theme, and plugins — ready to go.
- WordPress installed and configured on Windows Server with IIS
- MySQL database created and connected
- Theme installed
- Up to 2 plugins installed
- SSL configured if certificate available
- 1 WordPress installation
Optimised WordPress on IIS with security hardening, permalinks, SMTP, and backup configured.
- Everything in WordPress + IIS Setup
- Up to 5 plugins installed and configured
- PHP and IIS performance optimisation
- URL rewrite rules configured (pretty permalinks)
- Security hardening (file permissions, admin access)
- Email configuration (SMTP)
- Backup configuration
- 1 WordPress installation
- WordPress installed and configured on Windows Server with IIS
- MySQL database created and connected
- Theme installed
- Up to 2 plugins installed
- SSL configured if certificate available
- 1 WordPress installation
WordPress multi-site setup or full migration from Linux to Windows/IIS with advanced configuration.
- Everything in Full WordPress Environment
- WordPress multi-site configuration OR migration from Linux server to Windows/IIS
- Up to 10 plugins installed and configured
- Caching and CDN configuration
- Advanced IIS configuration (URL rewrite, compression, caching headers)
- DNS and domain configuration
- Full documentation and handover guide
- Everything in WordPress + IIS Setup
- Up to 5 plugins installed and configured
- PHP and IIS performance optimisation
- URL rewrite rules configured (pretty permalinks)
- Security hardening (file permissions, admin access)
- Email configuration (SMTP)
- Backup configuration
- 1 WordPress installation
- WordPress installed and configured on Windows Server with IIS
- MySQL database created and connected
- Theme installed
- Up to 2 plugins installed
- SSL configured if certificate available
- 1 WordPress installation
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Most WordPress installations run on Linux with Apache or Nginx. But if your infrastructure runs on Windows Server, you should not have to compromise — WordPress works on IIS, and I will set it up properly.
I specialise in deploying WordPress on Windows Server environments using Internet Information Services (IIS). This is a niche service that most WordPress developers cannot offer, because it requires deep knowledge of both WordPress and Windows Server administration — two areas I have been working with professionally for over 17 years.
Why WordPress on Windows Server?
Many businesses run their infrastructure on Windows Server for Active Directory, .NET applications, MS SQL, or compliance reasons. Rather than maintaining a separate Linux server just for WordPress, I can deploy WordPress directly on your existing Windows environment. This reduces infrastructure complexity, simplifies management, and keeps everything under one server platform.
What I Configure
I install WordPress under IIS with proper PHP configuration (FastCGI), create and connect the MySQL database, install your chosen theme and plugins, configure URL rewrite rules for WordPress pretty permalinks (which require specific IIS configuration), and set up SSL if you have a certificate available. Every installation is tested for proper functionality before handover.
Performance and Security
WordPress on IIS requires specific optimisation that differs from Linux deployments. I configure PHP settings for IIS, set up proper output caching, configure compression, and ensure file permissions are set correctly for the Windows NTFS file system. Security hardening includes restricting directory browsing, securing wp-admin access, and configuring Windows Firewall rules.
Migration From Linux to Windows
If you currently run WordPress on a Linux server and need to move it to a Windows environment, the Premium package covers the full migration — database export and import, file transfer, IIS configuration, URL rewrite rule conversion, and DNS cutover with minimal downtime.
This is a specialist service backed by 17+ years of Windows Server experience, active Microsoft certifications, and Expert-Vetted status on Upwork (top 1%). If your business needs WordPress running on Windows, you are in the right place.
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| Feature | WordPress + IIS Setup | Full WordPress Environment | Multi-Site or Migration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 2 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| Revisions | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| WordPress installed and configured on Windows Server with IIS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MySQL database created and connected | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme installed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Up to 2 plugins installed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSL configured if certificate available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 WordPress installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Everything in WordPress + IIS Setup | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Up to 5 plugins installed and configured | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHP and IIS performance optimisation | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| URL rewrite rules configured (pretty permalinks) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security hardening (file permissions, admin access) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email configuration (SMTP) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup configuration | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Everything in Full WordPress Environment | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| WordPress multi-site configuration OR migration from Linux server to Windows/IIS | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Up to 10 plugins installed and configured | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Caching and CDN configuration | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Advanced IIS configuration (URL rewrite, compression, caching headers) | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| DNS and domain configuration | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Full documentation and handover guide | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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I support Windows Server 2008 through 2022, including Server Core installations.
Yes, the vast majority of plugins work identically. The main difference is how URL rewriting is handled — Apache uses .htaccess files, while IIS uses web.config. I configure all rewrite rules during setup.
Yes. WooCommerce runs on IIS just like any other WordPress plugin. I will configure PHP settings and database optimisation for e-commerce workloads.
Yes, MySQL or MariaDB needs to be installed on the Windows server. I handle the full database setup as part of every package.
Yes. I install and configure SSL certificates through IIS, including Let's Encrypt automation or paid certificates from any provider.
Windows Server licensing does cost more than Linux, but if your business already runs Windows infrastructure, adding WordPress to the same environment can actually reduce costs compared to maintaining a separate Linux server.
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