You can easily install WordPress for a domain using "Softaculous" in cPanel.
1. Log in to your cPanel.
2. Navigate to the section Software/Services > Softaculous
3. On the homepage, click on WordPress icon
4. Switch to the tab Install to proceed
2. Navigate to the section Software/Services > 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.
- 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 comes with "wp" that allows to install WordPress on yourdomain.com/wp. If you wish to install it to the main website, like yourdomain.com, simply leave it empty
- 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 aesite_
- Site Settings section should be filled out accordingly to your needs, though you can change it anytime later if required.
6. When ready, scroll down and hit Install, and you can select an option down at the bottom to send the copy of the login 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.
