---
title: "How to Install WordPress on an Addon Domain"
description: "WordPress is installable on any domain regardless of whether it is your primary domain or a secondary domain. With Softaculous, you can install WordPress on an addon domain in the same way that you..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/domain-names/how-to-install-wordpress-on-an-addon-domain/
date: 2016-11-10
modified: 2023-06-07
author: "Christopher Maiorana"
categories: ["Domain Names", "WordPress Hosting", "WordPress Tutorials"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Install WordPress on an Addon Domain

WordPress is installable on any domain regardless of whether it is your primary domain or a secondary domain. With **Softaculous**, you can **install WordPress** on an [addon domain](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cpanel/where-you-should-keep-your-addon-domains/) in the same way that you would [install WordPress on your primary domain](/support/product-guides/softaculous/install-software-softaculous/).

This does not require a WordPress.org account prior to setup.

![How to Install WordPress on an Addon Domain in cPanel and Softaculous](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Od2axoTjifY/maxresdefault.webp)

*Don’t have time to read our full article? Watch our walk-through video.*

## Installing WordPress on an Addon Domain with Softaculous

1. [![cPanel login page](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_18.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_18.png)   [Log into cPanel](/support/edu/cpanel/how-to-log-into-cpanel/)  
2. christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_01.png [![Softaculous Installer Icon](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_19.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_19.png)   Under *Software* choose **Softaculous**.  
3. christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_02.png [![Available Softaculous Applications](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_20.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/lanternUpdatesMay17/cmPape_20.png)   Once you are in Softaculous, choose **WordPress** for the install.  
4. christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_03.png [![WordPress setup screen](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_03.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_03.png)   Fill in the necessary fields (see below for a summary of what these fields mean).  
5. christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_04.png [![Choose Domain field](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_04.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_04.png)   Most importantly, make sure you choose the addon domain under the **Choose Domain** field.  
6. christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_06.png [![Install button](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_06.png)](/support/images/stories/cpanel/christopherm_cpanel_installWPOnAddonDomain_Selection_06.png)   Click **Install** to proceed with the installation  

## What Do All These Fields Mean?

Below are some brief explanations of what these fields mean and what kind of options you can configure with them.

| Option | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Choose Protocol | Choose how you want the domain to display in the address bar, remember the https addresses require an [SSL](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/ssl/auto-ssl-guide/). Available options are: https://, https://www., https://, and https://www. |
| ***Choose Domain*** | Choose the domain you want to install WordPress on from the drop-down list. Your primary domain, and any addon or parked domains will be listed. |
| In Directory | Enter the directory you want to install WordPress in, if you leave this blank it will install in the public_html/*name of addon domain’s directory*. If you enter ‘wordpress’ here, you will access the site on: mydomain.com/wordpress |
| Database Name | Enter a name for the database that will be created here. |
| Table Prefix | You can enter text here, and it will be added to the database table names. |
| Site Name | Enter a name for your site here, this can be changed later in the WordPress Dashboard. |
| Site Description | Enter a description for your site here, this can be changed later in the WordPress Dashboard. |
| Enable Multisite | Check this box to use the multisite option in WordPress, which allows you to host multiple sites in one WordPress installation. |
| Admin Username | The default username is *admin*, the name you enter here will be the name you use to to login to the Administrator’s area or Dashboard for WordPress. |
| Admin Password | Create a password, this will be used to login to the Dashboard section. |
| Admin Email | Enter a valid email address, if you forget your password a email will be sent to this address in order to reset it. |
| Select Language | From the drop-down menu choose the language that you want your WordPress to be installed in. There are many popular options available. |

The final option for **Email installation details to:** involves entering an email address to receive a summary of the WordPress installation details. We recommend using this feature. Be sure to save the email adress for future reference.