How to install wordpress on cpanel

✅ Method 1: Install WordPress via Softaculous (Easy Method)

This is the quickest and easiest way to install WordPress.

Steps:

  1. Login to your cPanel
    Go to yourdomain.com/cpanel and log in using your cPanel credentials.

  2. Find "Softaculous Apps Installer"
    Scroll down to the Software section and click Softaculous Apps Installer or just search "WordPress" in the search bar.

  3. Click on WordPress
    In Softaculous, click the WordPress icon, then hit Install Now.

  4. Fill in Installation Details

    • Choose Protocol: Use https:// if SSL is installed.

    • Choose Domain: Pick the domain or subdomain to install on.

    • In Directory: Leave it blank to install on the main domain (yourdomain.com)

    • Site Name / Description: You can change this later in WordPress settings.

    • Admin Username & Password: Create secure credentials.

    • Admin Email: Use a working email for password recovery.

  5. Choose a Theme (Optional)
    You can select a basic theme or skip and change it later.

  6. Click Install
    Wait for the installation to complete. You'll get a success message with your login URL (usually yourdomain.com/wp-admin).


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