WordPress, renowned for its ease of use and powerful features, is a leading open-source tool for website creation, written in PHP. It is widely recognized as one of the most user-friendly and robust blogging and content management systems (CMS) available.
Hostwek’s infrastructure is fully equipped to support WordPress, allowing for seamless integration and use.
Step-by-Step Process to Install WordPress in cPanel
Step 1: Log into Your cPanel Account
- Access your cPanel by logging in.
Step 2: Locate the Softaculous Apps Installer
- Scroll down to the ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’ section in cPanel.
- Click on the WordPress logo. This action opens a screen with several options, including the ‘Install Now’ button.
Step 3: Choose Your Site Protocol
- If you have a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL installed, opt for HTTPS.
- If your site doesn’t use SSL, HTTP will suffice.
Step 4: Fill Out WordPress Installation Details
- Software Setup
- Choose your domain for the WordPress installation.
- In the ‘Directory’ field, leave it blank to install WordPress directly on your domain (domain.com) or specify a subfolder (like domain.com/blog) by typing the folder name.
- Site Settings
- Site Name: Enter your website’s title for search engine visibility.
- Site Description: Provide a brief description of your site, also for search engines.
- Enable Multisite (WPMU): If required, activate the WordPress Multisite feature.
- Admin Account
- Set your login credentials for the WordPress admin panel. Use a strong password and an email address that you have access to.
- Advanced Options
- It’s recommended to stick with the default database configurations provided.
- Here, you can also enable auto-updates for WordPress, themes, and plugins.
Step 5: Install WordPress
- After completing the setup fields, scroll down and click the ‘Install’ button.
- You’ll receive a confirmation message once WordPress is successfully installed.
Step 6: Accessing Your WordPress Dashboard
- Now, you can log into your WordPress Dashboard and begin building or modifying your website.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed WordPress in your cPanel using Softaculous. This simple process opens the door to a world of possibilities in website creation and management.