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How to Install WordPress with Softaculous

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Click here for cPanel instructions.

Click here for DirectAdmin instructions.

 

Follow these steps to install WordPress with Softaculous in cPanel:

 

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
For instructions on how to log in to your cPanel account, please click here.

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2. Under the Softaculous Apps Installer section, click WordPress.

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3. It will present you with the Softaculous page for WordPress. Click the Install Now button.

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4. Go to the Choose Installation URL drop-down list and select the domain you wish to install on WordPress.

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5. Under Admin Account, you can set up your Admin Username and Admin Password. You should also enter an Admin Email to receive any updates.

Note: Make sure to note down your Admin Username and Admin Password. You will need these to log in to your WordPress backend.

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6. Scroll down and click on the Install button.

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7. Wait for the loading bar to finish.

Screenshot: Loading Bar (Note: This may take 3-4 minutes. Please do not leave this page until the progress bar reaches 100%.)

 

8. Once completed, the following screen will show a link to access your website and a link to access the WordPress backend.

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Follow these steps to install WordPress with Softaculous in DirectAdmin:

 

1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.
For instructions on how to log in to your DirectAdmin account, please click here.

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2. Under Softaculous Apps Installer, click WordPress.

Screenshot: Softaculous Apps Installer Section of the Control Panel

 

3. It will present you with the Softaculous page for WordPress. Click the Install Now button.

Screenshot: Softaculous Page for WordPress

 

4. Go to the Choose Installation URL drop-down list and select the domain you wish to install on WordPress.

Screenshot: Software Setup Form with 'Choose Domain' Drop-Down List

 

5. Under Admin Account, you can set up your Admin Username and Admin Password. You should also enter an Admin Email to receive any updates.

Note: Make sure to note down your Admin Username and Admin Password. You will need these to log in to your WordPress backend.

Screenshot: Admin Account Form to Set Up Username and Password Login Details

 

6. The following settings are optional:

 

Under Site Settings, you can edit your site name and description.

Screenshot: Site Settings Form to Set Up Your Site Name and Site Description

 

Under Choose Language, you can select the language in which you want WordPress to be installed.

Screenshot: Choose Language Form to Select Language

 

Under Advanced Options, you can modify the name of the database that will be created.

Screenshot: Advanced Options Form to Choose the Name of the Database to Be Created for the Installation

 

Under Select Theme, you can select different themes to install for your website template.

Screenshot: Select Theme Options (This is optional. If not selected, the default theme will be installed.)

 

7. Scroll down and click on the Install button.

Screenshot: 'Install' Button

 

8. Wait for the loading bar to finish.

Screenshot: Loading Bar (Note: This may take 3-4 minutes. Please do not leave this page until the progress bar reaches 100%.)

 

9. Once completed, the following screen will show a link to access your website and a link to access the WordPress backend.

Screenshot: Installation Summary Page


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