Learn how to install WordPress using cpanel

🛠 How to Install WordPress Using cPanel and Softaculous – Step-by-Step Guide
Installing WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel is quick and beginner-friendly. Follow these steps:

✅ Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account
Open your browser and go to:
👉 yourdomain.com/cpanel

Enter your hosting username and password (provided by your hosting provider).

✅ Step 2: Open Softaculous App Installer
Once you're inside cPanel, scroll down to the "Software" section.

Click on “Softaculous Apps Installer” (or search for “Softaculous” in the search bar).

✅ Step 3: Select WordPress
In Softaculous, you’ll see a list of popular scripts. Click on WordPress.

Then click the “Install Now” button.

✅ Step 4: Configure WordPress Installation Settings
Choose Installation URL:

Choose http:// or https:// (use https if you have SSL).

Select the domain where you want to install WordPress.

Directory: Leave this blank to install on the main domain (e.g., yourdomain.com). Add a folder name like blog if you want it at yourdomain.com/blog.

Site Settings:

Site Name: e.g., “My Blog”

Site Description: e.g., “Just another WordPress site”
(You can change these later in WordPress.)

Admin Account:

Admin Username: Create a secure username (avoid “admin”).

Password: Choose a strong password.

Email: Enter your email address for account recovery.

Choose Language: Select your preferred language.

Select Plugins (Optional): You can check options like "Loginizer" for added security.

Advanced Options (Optional):

You can rename the database or enable backup options if desired.

✅ Step 5: Click Install
Scroll down and click the “Install” button.

Wait a few seconds while Softaculous sets up WordPress.

✅ Step 6: Access Your New WordPress Site
Once the installation is complete, you’ll see links like:

Website: https://yourdomain.com

Admin URL: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Click on the admin link and log in using the credentials you just created.

🎉 You're Done!
Your WordPress website is now live and ready to customize. You can choose a theme, install plugins, and start publishing content.
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