We have already covered how WordPress is the most famous Content Management System for blogging and general website creation. A feature that goes a long way to endear it to people is its simple and straightforward installation process.
For beginners thought, how to install WordPress could still be a difficult task to accomplish. Good thing is that different WordPress hosting companies offer simple features that lets you install WordPress without any hustle.
For the purpose of simplicity, we are going to cover these methods, also known as 1-click WordPress install services. All major web host providers provide these and we believe that it is of great importance to know how to use these tools.
For the sake of our more experienced readers and beginning developers, we will show you how to install WordPress on your local computer for development purposes in a later article.
Before you begin installing your WordPress website, you will need to have a domain name and a website hosting from a good hosting company. If you don’t have these yet, we have great resources that will take you through the steps of choosing a good domain name and also how to choose a suitable website hosting company.
If you already have these, log into your control panel and see which WordPress installation service your host provides. Below are the installation services we will cover in this article:
- How to install WordPress using Softaculous
- How to install WordPress using MOJO Marketplace
- How to install WordPress using QuickInstall
- Who to install WordPress using Fantastico
How to Install WordPress Using Softaculous
Softaculous is one of the most popular script installer services provided by many web hosts.
To use Softaculous, log into your control panel and find the Softaculous icon. For cPanel users, you will find it under the ‘Auto Installers’ section.
Click on the icon and then select the ‘Install’ button to begin the installation process.
Next, you will need to select where you want your WordPress website installed. Unless you are creating a sub-domain, the default location should be http:// or http://www. If you have a SSL certificate installed, that would be https:// or https://www.
Leave the ‘In Directory’ field blank to install WordPress to your root directory. If you want to install a subdomain, or into a specific folder, enter the URL into this field.
Lower in the page, you will find the site settings section. Where you will provide your website’s details including your site’s title and description.
Next, set your admin username, password, and email. Always make sure you use strong passwords for your website.
You are almost done.
Click the install button and let Softaculous finish things up.
Note: Do not close the window until installation is complete.
When the installation completes, Softaculous will display a link to your website and admin area.
How to Install WordPress Using MOJO Marketplace
This is another famous 1-click script installer that helps make the work of installing WordPress website easy.
Unlike Softaculous installer, MOJO marketplace does not have an icon that shows you if it is available.
To use it, log into your control panel and click on the ‘Install WordPress’ or ‘1-Click Install’ icons.
Next, click the install button to continue.
Next, you will be required to choose where to install your site. Choose your domain name from the drop-down list and click the ‘Check domain’ button.
After MOJO Marketplace has completed checking for any issues, select the ‘Show Advanced’ checkbox to reveal more settings.
Enter your website name, email, and password and then click the ‘Install Now’ button.
You will see a progress bar indicating the progress of the installation process. This should only take a few minutes.
When the process completes, you will see a success message and a ‘View Credentials’ button next to it. Follow this to find links to your WordPress website and admin area together with login credentials.
How to install WordPress using QuickInstall
You will also find quickInstall among the list of 1-click installers that many web hosts provide. No matter the host you are using, the process will still be the same.
Log into your control panel and find the QuickInstall icon. If you are using cPanel, you will find it under the ‘Software and Services’ section. Click the icon to start the installer.
On the next page, select WordPress from the list of web applications provided. This will launch the WordPress installer.
The next page should be an app overview. Click the ‘Install WordPress’ button to continue with the installation.
Next, you will need to select the installation settings. These include the domain name and location. If you are installing to the root directory, leave the ‘install path’ field blank. Otherwise, enter the link of whether you want to install it. If for example you are creating a blog and have a folder named ‘blog’, the URL would be yoursite.com/blog
Next, provide a title for your website and, username, password, and email for the admin account. QuickInstall will also need you to enter the first and last name of the admin.
Lastly, click the ‘Install WordPress’ button and let the software do the heavy lifting for you.
When the process is done, click on ‘View Credentials’ to view your login credentials and links to your website and admin area.
How to Install WordPress using Fantastico
Even though Fantastico is not as popular as the other 1-click installers above, it is still quite common among website hosts.
The installation process is also straightforward and easy to follow like the rest.
Begin with logging into your control panel and find the Fantastico icon. For cPanel users, this should be under the ‘Software and Services’ section. Click on this to begin the installer script.
The main application screen is divided into two, with a list of web applications displayed on the left. Click on ‘blogs’ and then look for WordPress from the list of applications.
When you click on WordPress, you will be presented with an application overview. Click the ‘Click here to Install…’ button to begin.
Next, enter your installation settings. Begin with choosing the domain name you want to install the website to. Enter the sub-directory name that you want to install to. If you are installing to the root directory, leave this field blank.
Enter your admin account information under the ‘Administrator Details’ section. These include a username, password, and email. Click the ‘Submit’ button to continue.
The script will now install your WordPress website. A success message will be displayed once the installation is complete.
Conclusion
We hope this simple WordPress installation guide has been helpful to beginner website owners and creators. After you everything is set up, you can use our tutorials to help you select the best plugins for your needs and also how to search for and install the most suited theme for your website. If you need help setting up your website, we provide a comprehensive website management service that will help you set up every aspect of your website.
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