✅ Method 1: Install WordPress via Softaculous (Easy Method)
This is the quickest and easiest way to install WordPress.
Steps:
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Login to your cPanel
Go toyourdomain.com/cpanel
and log in using your cPanel credentials. -
Find "Softaculous Apps Installer"
Scroll down to the Software section and click Softaculous Apps Installer or just search "WordPress" in the search bar. -
Click on WordPress
In Softaculous, click the WordPress icon, then hit Install Now. -
Fill in Installation Details
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Choose Protocol: Use
https://
if SSL is installed. -
Choose Domain: Pick the domain or subdomain to install on.
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In Directory: Leave it blank to install on the main domain (
yourdomain.com
) -
Site Name / Description: You can change this later in WordPress settings.
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Admin Username & Password: Create secure credentials.
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Admin Email: Use a working email for password recovery.
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Choose a Theme (Optional)
You can select a basic theme or skip and change it later. -
Click Install
Wait for the installation to complete. You'll get a success message with your login URL (usuallyyourdomain.com/wp-admin
).