To install WordPress on your Hostentitle hosting account, follow these step-by-step instructions. I’ll cover two methods:
- Using a One-Click Installer (Recommended for Beginners)
- Manual Installation via cPanel or FTP
Method 1: Using a One-Click Installer (Softaculous or Similar)
Most hosting providers, including Hostentitle, provide a one-click WordPress installation tool using Softaculous, Fantastico, or similar. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Log in to Your Hosting Account
- Go to Hostentitle.com
- Click on Client Login and enter your credentials.
Step 2: Access cPanel
- Once logged in, navigate to cPanel.
- You’ll usually find the cPanel link under your hosting dashboard. In case of other control panel Find a section called Website Management, Dashboard, or Manage Hosting.
Step 3: Locate the WordPress Installer
▪︎ Look for One-Click WordPress Installer. In the cPanel, search for the Softaculous Apps Installer or WordPress Manager.
- Click on WordPress.
Step 4: Install WordPress
- Click on Install Now.
- Select your Domain Name from the dropdown (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
- Choose the installation directory (leave empty if
you want it installed on the root domain).
Step 5: Configure WordPress Settings
- Site Name: Enter your website title.
- Site Description: Provide a short description.
- Admin Username: Create a secure admin username.
- Admin Password: Use a strong password
- Admin Email: Enter a valid email address.
Step 6: Choose Theme (Optional)
- You can select a free theme during the installation or install one later from the WordPress dashboard.
Step 7: Complete Installation
- Click Install.
- Once installed, you’ll receive a confirmation with login details.
- Visit www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin to log in to your WordPress dashboard.
Method 2: Manual Installation Using cPanel or FTP
If you prefer a hands-on approach or have specific customization needs, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download WordPress
- Visit the official WordPress.org website.
- Download the latest version of WordPress as a ZIP file.
Step 2: Upload WordPress to Your Server
- Go to your Hostentitle cPanel.
- Navigate to File Manager → public_html (or the directory where you want to install WordPress).
- Click on Upload and upload the WordPress ZIP file.
- Extract the ZIP file using the Extract option.
Step 3: Create a MySQL Database
- Go back to the cPanel home screen.
- Select MySQL Databases under the Databases section.
- Create a new database and note the database name.
- Create a database user and assign a strong password.
- Add the user to the database with All Privileges.
Step 4: Configure WordPress
- Go to your website URL (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
- The WordPress installation wizard will
open.
- Choose your language and click Continue.
- Enter the database details:
- Database Name
- Username
- Password
- Database Host (localhost is usually the default)
- Click Submit and Run the Installation.
Step 5: Final Setup
- Provide your site name, username, password, and email.
- Click Install WordPress.
- Once done, log in to your WordPress dashboard at www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
Post-Installation Tips
- Install SSL Certificate: Ensure your site is
secure with SSL. Many hosting providers offer free SSL via Let’s Encrypt.
- Install Essential Plugins: Consider installing plugins like Yoast SEO, Elementor, and UpdraftPlus for backups.
- Choose a Theme: Visit Appearance → Themes and select a theme that suits your site.
- Set Permalinks: Go to Settings → Permalinks and choose a clean URL structure like Post name.
- Enable Caching: Use plugins like WP Super Cache or LiteSpeed Cache for faster loading.
Method 3: Using SSH and Command Line (For Advanced Users)
If you have SSH access, you can install WordPress directly from the command line. This is a fast and efficient option for developers.
Prerequisites:
- SSH client (e.g., PuTTY or native terminal)
- Basic knowledge of SSH commands
- Access to your server’s terminal
Step 1: Connect via SSH
- Open your terminal and run:
ssh username@your-server-ip
- Enter your password when prompted.
Step 2: Download WordPress
cd /var/www/html wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz tar -xvzf
latest.tar.gz
Step 3: Configure WordPress
- Copy the sample configuration file:
cp wordpress/wp-config-sample.php wordpress/wp-config.php
- Edit the config file using nano or vim:
nano wordpress/wp-config.php
- Update database details :
define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘your_database_name’);
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘your_database_user’);
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘your_database_password’);
define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’);
▪︎Save and exit (Ctrl + X, then Y).
Step 4: Set Permissions
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/wordpress chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/wordpress
Step 5: Complete Installation
- Access your domain:
http://yourdomain.com/wordpress
- Follow the WordPress installation wizard.
Therfore through an auto-installer or a simplified panel, that’s the easiest option. For those preferring full control, FTP or SSH-based installations are reliable.
After installation, consider adding an SSL certificate using Let’s Encrypt for enhanced security.
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