You can easily install WordPress for a domain using "Softaculous" in cPanel.
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1. Log in to your cPanel.Â
2. Navigate to the section Software/Services >Â Softaculous
3. On the homepage click on WordPress icon
4. Switch to the tab Install to proceed
2. Navigate to the section Software/Services >Â Softaculous
3. On the homepage click on WordPress icon
4. Switch to the tab Install to proceed
5. On the next page you will need to fill out the details of your WordPress installation.Â
- Choose the domain you wish to install WordPress for
- In In Directory field you can specify the root folder for WordPress installation. By default this field is empty that allows to install WordPress on yourdomain.com directly. If you wish to install it to sub-folder, like yourdomain.com/blog, simply type 'blog' in this field
- Database Name can be left default
- Table Prefix can also be left default wp_, however, due to security reasons it is better to change it, e.g. to ncwpsite_Â
- Site Settings section should be filled out accordingly to your needs, though you can change it anytime later if required.
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6. When ready, scroll down and hit Install and you can select an option down at the bottom to send the copy of the log in details to your email.
In a few moments you will see the message that the WordPress has been successfully installed.
In a few moments you will see the message that the WordPress has been successfully installed.
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