See how to install WordPress using cPanel , the administration panel most used by hosting companies . It is possible to install WP simply and quickly, as we will see in this tutorial.
The conventional installation process is relatively simple, but there are tools that can simplify the installation of WordPress even more. To do so, just follow the steps described in this article and fill in some information requested on the screen to perform the installation.
Fortunately, WordPress is a very simple content manager to install. And thanks to cPanel , which is by far the most adopted panel by hosting websites , the WP installation process is even simpler and faster. In a few minutes you can put a professional website online.
Advantages of WordPress
WordPress is the most popular content manager in the world, it is used by millions of websites and blogs on the internet. There are several advantages to using WordPress, as we will see below:
- 100% Free – You don't have to pay anything to use WordPress on your website or blog, no matter if it's commercial or not.
- Open Source – Hundreds of people collaborate with the development of WordPress because it is Open Source ─ anyone can have access to its source code.
- It is secure – WordPress has a dedicated and highly professional team that takes care of all security related aspects of this CMS.
- Thousands of Plugins – The official WordPress repository has thousands of free plugins for you to use on your website. They add tons of extra functionality like a contact form, online store, and more.
- Thousands of Themes – It is possible to create a website for any type of business without spending absolutely nothing. WordPress offers thousands of free themes , which modify the look of the website, free of charge for the most diverse business segments.
How to Install WordPress in cPanel
The famous 5-minute installation of WordPress can be even faster when it is installed by hosting cPanel . You only need to enter basic data and information about the database is filled in automatically. Your only concern should be informing basic data such as the site's title, Admin's e-mail, and others.
WordPress Manager is a tool offered within cPanel that allows you to install WordPress easily and quickly.
Not all hosting companies use cPanel, some have their own panels, although cPanel is usually better. In this case, WordPress must be installed following the hosting company's recommendations. But if the company makes cPanel available, you can follow this tutorial normally.
How to Install WordPress in cPanel
See the step-by-step installation of WordPress using the cPanel panel.
- Log in to your hosting cPanel .
- Under Applications , click on the WordPress Manager option .
- Click the New site or Create site button .
- On the configuration page, fill in the requested information as instructed below.Installation URL : Leave the second field blank.
Admin User: Enter a username for the admin panel.
Admin Password: Enter the panel access password.
Admin Password: Repeat the previously entered password.
Email: Enter an email address to receive important notifications.
Blog name : Enter the name of your site.
Blog description : Enter a description for your site.
Table Prefix : Put the value “wp” + sequence of random numbers (for security).
MySQL Database: Leave the “Create new database” option selected. - Click the Install button .
Access data to cPanel is sent by email shortly after contracting the website hosting service.
Now that WordPress is installed, just install a theme to change the appearance of the site, in addition, you must create the posts and pages of the site.