To install WordPress manually in cPanel, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
Step 1: Download WordPress: Visit the official WordPress website (wordpress.org) and download the latest version of WordPress.
Step 2: Access cPanel: Log in to your cPanel account provided by your web hosting provider.
Step 3: Create a Database: In the cPanel dashboard, locate the “Databases” section and click on “MySQL Databases” or “MySQL Database Wizard.” Create a new database by entering a name and clicking on “Create Database.” Take note of the database name, username, and password as you will need them later.
Step 4: Create a Database User: Scroll down to the “MySQL Users” section and create a new user by entering a username and password. Click on “Create User.” Make sure to note down the username and password.
Step 5: Assign User to Database: Go back to the “MySQL Databases” section and scroll down to the “Add User to Database” section. Select the user you created and the database you created, then click on “Add.”
Step 6: Configure wp-config.php: In the cPanel dashboard, locate the “File Manager” or “FTP” section. Open the File Manager or connect to your server using FTP software like FileZilla. Navigate to the root directory of your website (usually public_html or www). Find the wp-config-sample.php file and rename it to wp-config.php.
Step 7: Edit wp-config.php: Right-click on wp-config.php and select “Edit” or use the built-in editor in cPanel. Find the following lines and replace ‘database_name_here’, ‘username_here’, and ‘password_here’ with your database information:
define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘database_name_here’);
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘username_here’);
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘password_here’);
Step 1: Upload WordPress Files: If you downloaded WordPress to your local computer, extract the files. Then, using the File Manager or FTP software, upload all the extracted files to the root directory of your website (public_html or www).
Step 2: Installation Wizard: Open a web browser and enter your website’s URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com). The WordPress installation wizard should appear. Select your preferred language and click on the “Let’s go!” button.
Step 3: Database Information: Enter the database name, username, password, and database host (usually ‘localhost’) that you created earlier. Leave the table prefix as ‘wp_’ or change it if desired. Click on the “Submit” button.
Step 4: Run Installation: Click on the “Run the installation” button.
Step 5: Site Information: Enter your site title, desired username, password, and email address. You can also allow search engines to index your site if desired. Click on the “Install WordPress” button.
Step 6: Installation Complete: WordPress will now install and set up your website. Once the installation is complete, you can log in to your WordPress admin dashboard using the username and password you provided.
That’s it! You have successfully installed WordPress manually in cPanel. You can now start customizing your website and adding content.
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