WordPress is a free, open-source software that can be installed at no cost using the Softaculous installer in your cPanel. This article will guide you through the process of installing WordPress via Softaculous.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Log in to your cPanel using the URL http://domainname.com/cpanel
or http://domain_name:2083 (with SSL) or http://domain_name:2082 (NON SSL).
2. Navigate to Software / Services and click on the Softaculous icon.
3. Select the Install link in the WordPress installation section.
Complete the WordPress setup by filling in the required information. Below is the information you need to provide to proceed as instructed:
Choose Domain: Select the domain where you wish to install WordPress from the dropdown menu.
In Directory: Leave this field empty to install directly on the domain. If you want to install in a subfolder, enter the folder name here, which will make the blog accessible like this: example.com/foldername.
Admin Username: Create a username for logging into your WordPress Dashboard.
Admin Password: Choose a password for Dashboard access.
Admin Email: Provide a valid email address. The system automatically uses an invalid email; make sure to replace it with a valid one.