How do I install WordPress via cPanel?
You can easily install WordPress via cPanel by following the steps below:
Log into cPanel, refer to article: How do I log into cPanel?.
Once logged in, go to the Software tab.
Click on WordPress Manager by Softaculous.
Click Install.
Under Choose Installation URL, select the domain you would like to use.
In the In Directory field, enter the folder/directory you want to install the site to. Leaving this blank will install the site directly to the public_html folder. For example, entering 'blog' will make the WordPress installation available at exampledomain.co.za/blog.
Under Site Settings, set the Site Name and Description.
Under Admin Account, set the username and password for your WordPress admin login.
Enter the email address where you'd like the credentials sent, then click Install.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll receive your WordPress admin login details via email.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
Log into cPanel, refer to article: How do I log into cPanel?.
Once logged in, go to the Software tab.
Click on WordPress Manager by Softaculous.
Click Install.
Under Choose Installation URL, select the domain you would like to use.
In the In Directory field, enter the folder/directory you want to install the site to. Leaving this blank will install the site directly to the public_html folder. For example, entering 'blog' will make the WordPress installation available at exampledomain.co.za/blog.
Under Site Settings, set the Site Name and Description.
Under Admin Account, set the username and password for your WordPress admin login.
Enter the email address where you'd like the credentials sent, then click Install.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll receive your WordPress admin login details via email.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
Updated on: 27/10/2024
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