How can I Install WordPress?

WordPress is a powerful tool for building and managing websites. It provides a user-friendly approach to creating content through plugins and helpful features. You can install WordPress in several ways: manually, through WordPress Toolkit or via Softaculous apps installer.

Install WordPress with WordPress Toolkit

WordPress Toolkit is an easy-to-use management tool with built-in installation features that let you manage multiple WordPress sites without logging into individual WordPress admin areas. This is particularly useful for reseller hosting customers or developers managing multiple client sites.

1. Log in to cPanel.

2. After, under the domains area, click on WordPress Management.

3. From here, click Install. This will start the installation wizard, it should pop out from the left side of your browser. Find each area of the installation wizard explained in the sections below.

If any of the configuration fields are blank, they will be automatically filled with random details. This prevents installation errors, as WordPress requires these options to function.

General WordPress install options

These are crucial an focus on:

• The installation path for WordPress.
  This is where core WordPress files, themes, and, plugins will go. It can be left blank, which will install WordPress in the root directory or the public_html folder. If you want a multisite install, you might want to create a separate directory that uses the websites’ domain.
• Your websites title (self explanatory)
• A plugin or theme set, perfect if you want to get your ecommerce website online fast.
• Set your websites language. This should match the language used on the site and is the best practice for SEO, helping you get best search engine results.
• Use the version drop-down to select which WordPress version you want to use. You should always try to use the most up-to-date version to keep your site secure from any vulnerabilities.

Configure WordPress Administrator options

After you have completed the general installation options above, start configuring your administration area. This will determine the default admin users for the WordPress install.

1. First, enter a username in the username field. This should be something both unique and memorable.

2. Afterwards, create a password to fill the password field. You can use the generate button to create a strong, unique password for you.

3. Finally, enter the email address you want associated with this account in the email field.

If you need to change these credentials later, you can reset your WordPress password.

If you forget these credentials later, you can reset your WordPress password. After installation, consider adding extra security by configuring reCAPTCHA on your login page to protect against brute force attacks.

Configure WordPress database

The MySQL database is central to WordPress, without it; it would not work. Your WordPress install will connect to the database using the wp-config.php file. When the WordPress toolkit runs, it will create a new database for you automatically, removing the need to manually create one.

You can edit the automatic configuration, but this isn’t recommended. See the different options below.

Automatic update settings

The WordPress toolkit allows you to set parameters for automatic forced updates. These ensure that your WordPress website remains up-to-date, running the latest version of WordPress and any add-ons, including your WordPress theme.

We recommend keeping the default automatic update settings enabled. Disabling updates could expose your site to security vulnerabilities. After installation, you should also enable HTTPS on WordPress to encrypt traffic to your site and create WordPress backups to protect your content.

Install with Softaculous

1. Log into your cPanel account using your username and password.

2. Navigate to the Software section and click Softaculous Apps Installer

3. If WordPress is visible you can install it by hovering over it and clicking install.  

4. Alternatively, use the search feature to find WordPress and then click install. 

5. After clicking install you will be prompted to select a protocol, Enter a domain name and choose a directory to install WordPress too (Leaving blank will install in the root directory).

6. Set a site name, set description, and ensure that multisite is disabled.

7. Set an admin username, password, and email [Ensure that you remember these as you will need them to access your WP-admin dashboard].

8. It is recommended in this section that you enable all auto-upgrade features as they will help protect your site. You can also use advanced options to change the name and table prefix if you desire. 

For more guidance on managing your WordPress site, check our WordPress frequently asked questions.