Step-by-Step Guide: Installing WordPress in cPanel
Login to cPanel:
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- 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:
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- If you have installed a free Let’s Encrypt SSL, use the HTTPS protocol. Otherwise, HTTP will suffice.
Fill Out WordPress Installation Details:
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- 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.
- Software Setup:
Install WordPress:
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- 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.