Want to install WordPress quickly and easily on your cPanel hosting? Softaculous is the perfect tool for the job. In 2024, this process remains simple and efficient. Follow this step-by-step guide to installing WordPress via Softaculous.
1. Accessing cPanel Start by logging into your cPanel account. The login URL is usually provided by your hosting provider (e.g. yoursite.com/cpanel). Enter your username and password.
2. Find Softaculous Once logged into cPanel, scroll down to the "Software" or "Applications" section. Click on Softaculous Apps Installer. This is where you can install WordPress and other popular CMS.
3. Select WordPress In the Softaculous dashboard, search for "WordPress". Click on the WordPress icon to open the installation wizard.
4. Configure WordPress installation Click Install Now. A new page opens, where you can configure the settings for your WordPress site.
Installation details :
Choose protocol: Select http:// or https:// depending on your site's SSL configuration. If you have an SSL certificate, choose https://. Domain: Select the domain on which you wish to install WordPress. Directory: Leave blank if you wish to install WordPress at the root of the domain (e.g. votresite.com). Otherwise, specify a subfolder.
Site settings: Site name: Give your site a title (editable later in the WordPress interface). Site description: Add a short description. Administrator account: Create a username, secure password and email address for the site administrator.
5. Choose a theme Softaculous offers you to choose a WordPress theme during installation. You can select one, but this is optional, as you can always change the theme later from the WordPress dashboard.
6. Finalize the installation Once all the information has been entered, click Install. Softaculous will automatically install WordPress for you. Within seconds, you'll receive a message confirming that WordPress has been successfully installed.
7. Accessing your WordPress site Once the installation is complete, you'll receive a link to access the WordPress administration interface (e.g. votresite.com/wp-admin). Use the username and password you've set up to log in.
That's it, your WordPress site is installed and ready for customization! Softaculous makes this process extremely quick and easy, even for beginners. Now all you have to do is explore the WordPress customization options to create a site that's just right for you.
