Are you looking to start your website or blog?
WordPress is one of the easiest and most powerful platforms to use. It powers more than 40% of websites worldwide! If you have cPanel, installing WordPress becomes super simple with tools like Softaculous and WordPress Manager.
In this guide, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions on installing WordPress in cPanel, so whether you are a beginner or an expert, this guide will help you set up your WordPress website quickly and easily!
Let’s get started!
Ways to Install WordPress Using cPanel
There are two primary ways to install WordPress in cPanel:
- Using Softaculous – This automated installer lets you set up WordPress with just a few clicks. It automatically simplifies the installation process by automatically handling database creation, file setup, and configuration.
- Using WordPress Manager – This tool is designed to manage WordPress installations within cPanel. It allows you to install WordPress easily and provides additional management features like password resets, updates, and backups.
Here, we will explain both methods in detail so you can choose the one that works best for you.
➢ Install WordPress Using Softaculous
➔ Log in to your cPanel
➔ Once logged in, click on ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’ under the ‘Software’ section.
➔ Click the ‘WordPress’ option on the page from the available applications.
➔ After clicking, A WordPress application overview page will appear. In that, Click the ‘Install Now’ button.
➔ In that, you have to choose the installation URL:
- Select your domain from the drop-down list.
- Leave the ‘In Directory’ field empty if you want to install WordPress on your domain (yourdomainname.com).
- You also need to enter a Site Name (e.g., ‘My Website’) and Site Description (e.g., ‘A blog about technology’).
- You also need to set your Admin Username, Admin Password, and Admin Email (It will be used to manage your website).
➔ Once you have added all the required information, just click ‘Install’ and wait for the process to complete.
➔ Once your installation has been done, you will see a confirmation screen with your WordPress login URL (e.g., yourdomainname.com/wp-admin). Just click the link and log in using the admin credentials you set earlier.
That’s it! Your WordPress installation has been successfully done!
➢ Install WordPress Using WordPress Manager
➔ Log in to your cPanel
➔ Once logged in, you have to scroll down to the ‘Domains’ section.
➔ In that section, Click on ‘WordPress Management.’
➔ A page will appear; you have to click on the ‘Install’ button.
- Choose the domain where you want to install WordPress.
- Leave the ‘In Directory’ field empty if you want to install WordPress on the main domain.
- Enter the Site Name and Site Description.
- Set your Admin Username, Admin Password, and Admin Email.
➔ Once you have added all the required information, just click ‘Install’ and wait for the process to complete.
➔ Once the installation is done, you can log in to your WordPress dashboard by visiting (e.g., yourdomainname.com/wp-admin).
That’s it! Your WordPress installation has been successfully done!
Conclusion
Boom! Your WordPress site is now live and kicking!
Whether you used Softaculous for a quick one-click setup or WordPress Manager for hands-on control, you’re all set to conquer the internet.
Now it’s time to customise, create, and shine! Just play around with themes, add some killer content, and get ready to impress your audience.
So go ahead, launch your dream site, and let the magic begin!
