How to Install WordPress step by step

How to Install WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide

WordPress is one of the most popular website-building platforms, known for its flexibility and ease of use. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing WordPress on a web server manually.

Step 1: Choose a Web Hosting Provider and Domain Name

Before installing WordPress, you need a domain name and hosting service. Popular hosting providers include:
✅ Bluehost
✅ SiteGround
✅ Hostinger (How to purchase)
✅ Namecheap
✅ A2 Hosting

How to Get a Hosting Plan and Domain

1. Visit your chosen hosting provider’s website.
2. Select a hosting plan (shared, VPS, or dedicated hosting).
3. Register a domain name.
4. Complete the checkout process and access your hosting control panel (cPanel).

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of a hosting provider’s pricing page.

Step 2: Download WordPress

1. Visit the official WordPress website: https://wordpress.org/download/
2. Click the Download WordPress button to get the latest version in ZIP format.

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Step 3: Upload WordPress to Your Web Server

There are two main ways to upload WordPress to your server:

Method 1: Upload via cPanel (File Manager)

1. Log in to your cPanel dashboard.
2. Navigate to File Manager → Open the public_html folder.
3. Click Upload and select the WordPress ZIP file you downloaded.
4. Extract the ZIP file inside public_html.

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of the File Manager with the extracted WordPress folder.

Method 2: Upload via FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

1. Download and install FileZilla (an FTP client).
2. Connect to your web server using your FTP credentials (found in cPanel).
3. Navigate to the public_html folder and upload the extracted WordPress files.

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of FileZilla transferring files.

Step 4: Create a Database for WordPress

1. Log in to cPanel and find MySQL Databases.
2. Click Create a New Database and give it a name (e.g., wp_database).
3. Scroll down and create a new user, then assign it to the database with All Privileges.
4. Save your database name, username, and password—you’ll need them in the next step.

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of the MySQL Database creation process.

Step 5: Install WordPress via the Web Installer

1. Open your browser and go to yourdomain.com.
2. The WordPress installation wizard will appear. Select your language and click Continue.
3. Enter your database details:
   • Database Name: wp_database
   • Username: Your database username
   • Password: Your database password
   • Database Host: localhost (for most hosting providers)
4. Click Submit, then Run the Installation.

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of the WordPress installation form.

Step 6: Configure Your WordPress Site

1. Enter your Site Title (e.g., “My New Blog”).
2. Create a Username and Password for the admin account.
3. Enter your Admin Email and check the box to discourage search engines (optional).
4. Click Install WordPress.

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of the WordPress site setup form.

Step 7: Log Into Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Once installation is complete, go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
2. Enter your admin username and password.
3. Click Login to access your WordPress dashboard.

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Step 8: Customize Your Website

Now that WordPress is installed, you can:
✅ Install a theme (Appearance → Themes)
✅ Install essential plugins (Plugins → Add New)
✅ Customize site settings (Settings → General)

📷 Image Suggestion: A screenshot of the WordPress theme selection page.

🎉 Congratulations!

You’ve successfully installed WordPress. Now you can start building your website, adding content, and optimizing for SEO. 🚀

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