Install WordPress - Complete guide :year
Learn step by step how to install WordPress on your hosting. From the easiest method to full control.
Choose your installation method
Both methods lead to a working WordPress site, choose what suits you
Automatic installation (Softaculous)
Automatic
Via your hosting's control panel
- Ready within 5 minutes
- No technical knowledge required
- Database created automatically
Manual installation
Manual
Via FTP and database
- Full control over files
- Better understanding of WordPress
- Useful for custom setups
Automatic installation
The easiest way via your hosting control panel
Log in to your hosting
Go to your hosting control panel (usually cPanel, DirectAdmin or Plesk).
Open Softaculous
Search for "Softaculous Apps Installer" or "WordPress" in your control panel.
Most providers use Softaculous or Installatron for automatic installations.
Choose WordPress
Click on the WordPress icon and then on "Install" or "Install now".
- Domain
- Site name
- Username
- Password
- Email address
Fill in the details
Choose your domain, site name, admin username and password. NEVER use "admin" as username.
Click Install and wait 1-2 minutes until the installation is complete.
Manual installation
Step by step via FTP and your own database
Download WordPress
Download the latest version from WordPress.org. You will get a .zip file.
Create a database
Create a MySQL database via your hosting. Note: database name, username, password and hostname (usually "localhost").
- Database name
- Database user
- Database password
- Database host (usually localhost)
Upload files
Extract the .zip file and upload all files to your hosting via FTP. Upload to the public_html or www folder.
Start the installation
Go to your domain in the browser. WordPress automatically starts the installation wizard.
Configure database
Enter your database details when prompted. WordPress will connect to your database.
- Select your language
- Enter database details
- Run the installation
- Choose a site title
- Create admin account
After installation
First steps after your WordPress installation
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