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WordPress 5 minute install wizard, installation via cPanel manually running the WordPress 5 minute install..
Installing WordPress on your hosting manually requires two steps:
– upload the WordPress zipped folder to the server
– run the WordPress 5 minute install in the browser, using a database previously created.
Step 1: Download WordPress
Visit the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress.
Step 2: Access cPanel
Log in to your cPanel account and go the File Manager
Step 3: Upload the zipped archive containing the WordPress software
- Select in File Manager the folder in the desired location on your server. Usually, this is the public_html or www folder.
- Upload WordPress Files to Your Server using the cPanel file manager. It is also possible to use an FTP connection.
Step 4: Extract the WordPress archive file that you have uploaded
Step 5: Move the content you have just extracted away from the current folder
- Currently the WordPress files are contained in a folder, they should be moved in order for WordPress to be installed in the correct location relative to the domain name, for example:
http://example.com
– rather than
http://example.com/wordpress
- Enter the folder, select all files, click on “Move” and choose the correct location by removing /wordpress
- Click “Move Files.”
Step 6 (Optional): Delete the
empty wordpress folder
Launch the WordPress Installation
Step 7: Launch the WordPress Installation
- Using your web browser navigate to the URL where you uploaded the WordPress files (e.g., http://example.com).
- In the browser you should see the WordPress installation wizard. Select your preferred language and click “Continue.”
4. Configure WordPress
- On the next screen, provide the database information you noted down earlier:
- Database Name
- Database Username
- Database Password
- Database Host (usually localhost)
- Click “Submit” to proceed.
Step 8: Run the Installation
- WordPress will now attempt to connect to the database and create the necessary tables.
- If successful, you’ll be prompted to provide details for the site’s title, admin user, password, and email address.
- Enter the required information and click “Install WordPress.”
Step 9: Complete the Installation
- Once the installation is complete, you’ll be provided with login credentials for the admin account.
- Log in to the WordPress admin area (e.g., http://example.com/wp-admin).
