How to install wordpress

Installing WordPress on cPanel is a straightforward process, usually done through an application installer like Softaculous or manually uploading the WordPress files. Here’s a general guide:

Method 1: Using Softaculous (Auto Installer)

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Look for an application installer section (often labeled as "Softaculous Apps Installer" or similar).
3. Find and click on the WordPress icon.
4. Click the "Install Now" button.
5. Fill out the installation details:
   • Choose the protocol (usually http:// or https://).
   • Select the domain where you want to install WordPress.
   • Enter the directory if you want to install it in a specific folder (usually left blank for installation in the root directory).
   • Set your site name, description, admin username, password, and admin email.
   • Optionally, you can select a theme and plugins.
6. Click the "Install" button. Softaculous will start the installation process.
7. Once complete, you'll receive a confirmation, and you can access your WordPress site through the provided URL.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download WordPress from wordpress.org.
2. Log in to your cPanel account and navigate to the "File Manager."
3. In the File Manager, locate the directory for your website (often named public_html) and enter it.
4. Upload the WordPress ZIP file you downloaded earlier.
5. Right-click the uploaded ZIP file and select "Extract" to unzip the WordPress files.
6. Rename the extracted folder to something you can easily remember (e.g., "blog" or "wordpress").
7. Open a web browser and go to yourdomain.com/your-wordpress-folder. This will start the WordPress installation process.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions, providing the necessary information (database name, username, password, host, etc., which you can create in your cPanel under the MySQL Database section).
9. After completing the installation, you'll receive login credentials to access your WordPress dashboard.

Both methods will give you a functioning WordPress website. Softaculous provides an automated setup, while manual installation gives you more control over the process. Choose the one that suits your preference and comfort level with technical tasks.