How to manually install WordPress

The easiest method to install WordPress is through Fantastico. Fantastico is included for free with all shared hosting pacakages. If you are a VPS or Dedicated customer you can request to purchase a Fantastico license or follow the steps below to install WordPress manually.

The installation process includes downloading the WordPress files, creating a database, and configuring the installation. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through each of these steps. 

Uploading the WordPress files

1. First, you'll have to download the lastest version of WordPress
2. Extract the files in the ZIP file you downloaded to your local computer
3. Use an FTP Program to upload the files to your account. If this is your primary domain, you'll want to upload the files to the public_html folder. Be sure to upload the contents of the wordpress folder and NOT the folder itself

Creating a Database for WordPress

1. Log into cPanel
2. Click on the Database Wizard
3. Type in the database name and click "next step"



4. Fill in the database user, password, and password (again)



5. Click create user
6. Check the box "ALL PRIVILEGES" and click "Next Step"
7. Write down the Database name, Database User, and Database password

Finishing WordPress Installation

1. Go to yourdomain.com (replacing yourdomain.com with your actual domain)
2. Click "Create a Configuration File" and then click "Let's Go!"
3. Fill in the Database Name, User Name, and Password that you wrote down from above



4. Click "Submit"
5. Fill in the Site Title, Username, Password, twice, and your email



6. Click "Install WordPress"

Now, when you visit your website, you'll see the default installation of WordPress:

If you need further assistance please feel free ask a question on the support center.

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