
Setting up a website using WordPress is one of the simplest ways to establish your online presence. WordPress powers over 40% of all websites globally, and with tools like Softaculous in your cPanel, installing WordPress is fast and easy. In this article, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to install WordPress via cPanel, even if you have no technical experience.
Why Install WordPress with Softaculous?
If you’re new to website building, using cPanel’s Softaculous installer simplifies the process of installing WordPress. You don’t need to manually upload files or configure databases—Softaculous automates everything, making it perfect for beginners.
Let’s dive into the steps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WordPress Using cPanel
Step 1: Log into Your cPanel Account
The first step is to log into your cPanel. You can access cPanel through the login URL provided by your hosting provider. Once logged in, you’ll find various tools for managing your website.
Step 2: Navigate to the Softaculous App Installer
Scroll down to the Software section of your cPanel dashboard, where you’ll find the Softaculous icon. Click on it to open the Softaculous app installer.
Step 3: Select WordPress from the List
Once inside Softaculous, you’ll see different content management systems and applications. Click on the WordPress logo, which will bring up an overview of the WordPress installation. You’ll notice four tabs at the top: Install, Overview, Features, and Import. Click on the Install button to start the installation process.
Pro Tip: Make sure the ‘In Directory’ field is blank if you want to install WordPress on your main domain (e.g., yoursite.com). If you want to install it in a subfolder (e.g., yoursite.com/blog), simply enter the folder name in this field.
Step 4: Fill in Your WordPress Setup Information
Next, you’ll need to provide some basic setup details:
- Site Name: Enter your website name.
- Site Description: Add a brief description of your website’s purpose.
- Admin Username: Choose a secure username for the WordPress admin area.
- Admin Password: Set a strong password for your admin login.
- Email Address: Enter your email address, which will be used for recovery and notifications.
You can also choose your preferred language and select a theme from the options provided.
Step 5: Install WordPress
Once you’ve filled out all the required information, click Install. Softaculous will begin checking the submitted data and will install the necessary files to your server.
This process usually takes just a few minutes.
Step 6: Access Your WordPress Installation
Once the installation is complete, you will see a message that says “WordPress has been successfully installed,” along with the login URL to access your WordPress admin dashboard. Click Return to Overview to see your current WordPress installations.
You can now visit your website by typing your domain name into the browser. To manage your site, log into the WordPress dashboard by visiting yourdomain.com/wp-admin
and entering the admin username and password you created earlier.