Installing WordPress
WordPress powers over 40% of the web. Here's how to install it on your hosting.
One-Click Installation (Recommended)
- Log into cPanel
- Go to Software → Softaculous App Installer
- Find WordPress and click "Install"
- Configure:
- Choose domain
- Set admin username (not "admin")
- Set strong password
- Enter site name and description
- Click Install
Manual Installation
Step 1: Download WordPress
Get the latest version from wordpress.org
Step 2: Create Database
- cPanel → MySQL Databases
- Create database
- Create user
- Assign user to database with all privileges
Step 3: Upload Files
- Extract WordPress ZIP
- Upload to public_html via FTP
- Ensure correct permissions (644 for files, 755 for folders)
Step 4: Run Installer
- Visit yourdomain.com
- Select language
- Enter database details
- Create admin account
- Complete installation
Post-Installation
- Delete readme.html and license.txt
- Install security plugin
- Set up permalinks
- Install essential plugins
- Choose and customize theme