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# How do I install WordPress via cPanel?

You can easily install WordPress via cPanel by following the steps below:

1. **Log into cPanel**, refer to article: [How do I log into cPanel?](/en/article/how-do-i-log-into-cpanel-1wzhlku/).
2. Once logged in, go to the **Software** tab.
3. Click on **WordPress Manager by Softaculous**.
4. Click **Install**.
5. Under **Choose Installation URL**, select the domain you would like to use.
6. 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.
7. Under **Site Settings**, set the **Site Name** and **Description**.
8. Under **Admin Account**, set the **username** and **password** for your WordPress admin login.
9. 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](https://my.elitehost.co.za/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=14) or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.