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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing WordPress in cPanel

Login to cPanel:

    • Access your cPanel account.
    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section and click the WordPress logo. This will bring up several options.

       Click the “Install Now” button.     cPanel > Softaculous Apps Installer > WordPres

Choose a Protocol:

    • If you have installed a free Let’s Encrypt SSL, use the HTTPS protocol. Otherwise, HTTP will suffice.

Fill Out WordPress Installation Details:

    • Software Setup:
      • Choose the domain: Select the domain name where you want to install WordPress.
      • Directory field: Leave this empty to install WordPress directly on yourdomain.com. To install it in a subfolder, such as yourdomain.com/blog, type “blog” in this field.
    • Site Settings:
      • Site Name: Enter the title of your website, which will appear in search engines.
      • Site Description: Enter a description of your website, also visible in search engines.
      • Enable Multisite (WPMU): This option allows you to create a network of sites using the WordPress Multisite feature.
    • Admin Account:
      • Enter the login details for your WordPress admin panel. Use a strong password and an email address you can access.
    • Advanced Options:
      • Leave the default database settings as they are.
      • Enable auto-updates for your WordPress version, themes, and plugins if desired.

Install WordPress:

    • Scroll down and click the “Install” button.
    • After a few moments, you will receive a confirmation message that WordPress has been successfully installed.

You can now log into your WordPress Dashboard and start building your website.

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