Installing WordPress automatically can save you time and effort compared to a manual installation. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the steps to install WordPress automatically using a web hosting control panel like cPanel. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Choose a Web Hosting Provider
To install WordPress automatically, you’ll need a web hosting provider that offers a control panel like cPanel or a similar interface. Many hosting providers have one-click WordPress installation options, so make sure to choose a provider that supports automatic installations.
Step 2: Access Your Hosting Control Panel
Once you have signed up for a hosting plan and your domain is connected to your hosting account, you can access your hosting control panel. Typically, you can do this by visiting “yourdomain.com/cpanel” or “yourdomain.com:2083” and entering your login credentials.
Step 3: Locate the “Auto Installers” Section
In your hosting control panel, look for a section called “Auto Installers,” “Softaculous,” “QuickInstall,” or something similar. This section contains a range of applications, including WordPress, that can be installed automatically.
Step 4: Select WordPress
Click on the WordPress icon or link in the auto installer section. This will open the WordPress installation interface.
Step 5: Start the Installation
In the WordPress installation interface, click on the “Install” or “Install Now” button to begin the automatic installation process.
Step 6: Configure the Installation
You will be prompted to configure various settings for your WordPress installation:
Choose the domain name where you want to install WordPress. If you have multiple domains, select the one you wish to use.
If you want your WordPress site to be installed in the root directory of your domain (e.g., “yourdomain.com”), leave the “In Directory” field blank. Otherwise, specify a subdirectory (e.g., “blog”) where WordPress should be installed.
Enter a name and description for your website. You can change these later from within the WordPress dashboard.
Set up an admin username and password. Make sure to choose a strong password to secure your website.
Enter an email address where you want to receive notifications and password reset requests.
You can usually leave the rest of the settings as they are, or customize them based on your preferences.
Step 7: Complete the Installation
Once you have filled in the required information, click on the “Install” or “Finish” button to initiate the installation process. The automated installer will create a new database for your WordPress site and configure all the necessary files.
Step 8: Access Your WordPress Site
After the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message with the URL where your WordPress site is installed. It may take a few minutes for the changes to propagate. Visit the provided URL in your web browser, and you should see your new WordPress website.
Step 9: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard
To access the WordPress administrative dashboard, add “/wp-admin” to the end of your site’s URL (e.g., “yourdomain.com/wp-admin”). Enter the admin username and password you set during the installation process.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress automatically. From the WordPress dashboard, you can start customizing your site’s appearance, installing themes and plugins, creating content, and managing various settings.