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How to Install WordPress with One Click from Your cPanel

If you’re ready to build a website but don’t fancy fiddling around with zip files, databases, or code—good news. Most hosting plans come with a one-click WordPress installer, like Softaculous, built right into your cPanel. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step so you can be up and running in minutes.

Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel

Head over to yourdomain.com/cpanel or access it through your client area. You’ll need your username and password (these were sent to your email when you signed up).

Step 2: Find the WordPress Installer

Scroll down to the “Software” or “Scripts” section in your cPanel and look for Softaculous Apps Installer or a WordPress icon. Click it.

Step 3: Start the Installation Wizard

Click the “Install” button (usually at the top or next to the WordPress logo). This will launch the setup wizard.

Step 4: Fill in Your Site Details

Now, you’ll enter a few basic details:

  • Choose Protocol: Pick https:// if your domain has SSL installed.

  • Domain: Select the domain or subdomain you want to install WordPress on.

  • Directory: Leave this blank if you want WordPress installed at the root (i.e., yourdomain.com).

  • Site Name & Description: You can change these later, but go ahead and personalise it.

  • Admin Username & Password: Make these strong. Skip “admin” as a username—it’s a hacker’s favourite guess.

Step 5: Pick a Theme (Optional)

Softaculous often lets you preview and select a free theme right from the installer. Don’t stress over this—you can always change it later.

Step 6: Click “Install”

Once everything looks good, hit the install button at the bottom. Softaculous will do the magic—it usually takes under 60 seconds.

Step 7: Access Your New WordPress Site

When it's done, you’ll see a confirmation with links to your WordPress site and admin area. That’s usually at:

yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Login using the username and password you just created. You’re in!

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