How to Install WordPress on cPanel Step by step?

Installing WordPress on cPanel is a straightforward process. Many web hosting providers use cPanel as their control panel, making it easy for users to manage their websites. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install WordPress on cPanel:

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Log in to your cPanel account. You can access cPanel by going to http://yourdomain.com/cpanel or http://youripaddress/cpanel. Replace “yourdomain.com” or “youripaddress” with your actual domain or IP address.
2. Enter your cPanel username and password to log in.

Step 2: Locate the “Softaculous” Installer

1. In the cPanel dashboard, find the “Softaculous Apps Installer” icon. It’s often located in the “Software” or “Web Applications” section. The icon looks like a smiley face.

Step 3: Install WordPress

1. Click on the “Softaculous” icon to open the Softaculous Apps Installer.
2. In the Softaculous dashboard, find “WordPress” in the list of available applications. You can use the search bar for quick access.
3. Click on the WordPress icon.
4. Click the “Install Now” button to start the WordPress installation process.

Step 4: Configure WordPress Settings

You’ll be prompted to enter information for your WordPress installation. Fill in the following details:

• Choose Protocol: Select “http://” or “https://” depending on your website’s security configuration.
• Choose Domain: Choose the domain where you want to install WordPress from the drop-down menu.
• In Directory: Leave this field blank if you want WordPress to be installed in the root directory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/). If you want it in a subdirectory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/blog/), enter the subdirectory name.
• Database Name: You can leave the default or enter a custom name.
• Table Prefix: You can leave the default or enter a custom prefix.
• Site Name, Description, Admin Username, Admin Password, Admin Email: Enter your WordPress site’s details and administrative login credentials.
• Select Language: Choose the language for your WordPress installation.

5. Click the “Install” button.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Wait for the installation process to complete. Softaculous will show you a progress bar.

Once the installation is finished, you’ll see a success message with links to your WordPress site and its admin dashboard.

Step 6: Access Your WordPress Site

1. Click on the provided links or go to http://yourdomain.com (replace with your actual domain) to see your WordPress site.
2. Access the admin dashboard at http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/ using the admin credentials you set during installation.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed WordPress on cPanel using Softaculous. You can now start customizing your site and adding content.