How to install Wordpress from cPanel Print

To install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Go to your cPanel login page (usually yourdomain.com/cpanel or yourdomain.com:2083).
• Enter your username and password to access cPanel.

Step 2: Open Softaculous Apps Installer

• Once inside cPanel, scroll down to the Software section.
• Click on Softaculous Apps Installer (you may also see "Installations" or "WordPress" directly listed).

Step 3: Select WordPress

• In the Softaculous dashboard, you will see a list of applications. Click on the WordPress icon.
• Alternatively, use the search bar at the top of the Softaculous interface to search for "WordPress."

Step 4: Start the Installation

• Click on the Install button to begin the WordPress installation process.

Step 5: Configure WordPress Installation

In the installation form, fill out the following information:

1. Choose Protocol:

   • Select http:// or https:// (if you have SSL enabled) based on your preference.

2. Choose Domain:

   • From the dropdown, select the domain where you want to install WordPress.
   • If you want to install it in a subdirectory (e.g., yourdomain.com/blog), specify the directory name (e.g., blog).

3. Site Settings:

   • Site Name: Enter the name of your website (this can be changed later from WordPress settings).
   • Site Description: Add a brief description of your website.

4. Admin Account:

   • Admin Username: Enter the username you will use to log in to your WordPress admin panel (avoid using admin for security).
   • Admin Password: Choose a strong password for your WordPress admin account.
   • Admin Email: Enter your email address for receiving notifications.

5. Choose Language:

   • Select the language you want for your WordPress installation (e.g., English, Bengali, etc.).

6. Select Plugins and Themes (Optional):

   • Softaculous will let you select any pre-installed themes or plugins. You can skip this if you want to manually install themes and plugins later.

Step 6: Advanced Options (Optional)

• If you want to manage database name or table prefix, you can adjust these in the "Advanced Options" section (this is optional for most users).

Step 7: Install WordPress

• Once you've filled in the required fields, click the Install button.
• Softaculous will begin installing WordPress. The installation typically takes a few moments.
• Once the installation is complete, you'll see a success message with your WordPress login URL (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-admin).

Step 8: Log in to WordPress

• Go to the URL provided by Softaculous (usually yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
• Use the admin username and password you created during the installation to log in to the WordPress admin dashboard.

Step 9: Start Building Your Website

• Now that WordPress is installed, you can start customizing your website by adding themes, plugins, posts, and pages.

That's it! You've successfully installed WordPress on your cPanel using Softaculous.