---
title: "How to Install WordPress using Softaculous"
description: "WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that can be installed manually or quickly using the cPanel Softaculous Apps Installer for free. In this guide, you can learn how..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/install-wordpress-using-softaculous/
date: 2013-04-02
modified: 2025-09-17
author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor"
image: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/how-to-install-wordpress.png
categories: ["cPanel", "WordPress Hosting", "WordPress Tutorials"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# How to Install WordPress using Softaculous

![How to Install WordPress using Softaculous](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/how-to-install-wordpress-1024x538.png)

WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that can be [installed manually](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/wordpress/installing-wordpress-manually/) or quickly using the cPanel **Softaculous Apps Installer** for free. In this guide, you can learn **how to install WordPress using Softaculous**.

For WordPress users seeking a lightning-fast hosting solution, we now offer a [WordPress Hosting](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/wordpress-hosting) package that addresses all your needs for speed and reliability.

## Install WordPress through Softaculous

1. [Log in to your cPanel](/support/edu/cpanel/how-to-log-into-cpanel/).
2. Go to the **Software** section, then click on the **Softaculous** icon.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/software-section.png)
3. The Softaculous main page will show the Top Scripts. Locate **WordPress **and click **Install**. ![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/top-scripts-wordpress.png)
4. Fill in the WordPress installation details. The following is the necessary information you need to fill in: ![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/install-wp-soft.png) Software Setup Choose Domain Select the Domain you want to install your WordPress on from the drop-down menu. In Directory Leave this blank to install on the domain directly. If you are installing in a subfolder of your site, you type the folder name here. This will make the blog load as follows: example.com/foldername. Admin Username Enter a username for your WordPress Dashboard login. Admin Password Enter whatever password you want for the Dashboard Login. Admin email Enter a valid email here. The system will place an invalid email here. you will need a valid one. ***Installing WordPress on a Subdomain****** ***– If you decide to install WordPress on a subdomain, you will first need to ensure that you have created the [subdomain correctly ](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/domain-names/creating-a-subdomain/)in cPanel. The main difference is that the path will appear as follows: subdomain.main_domain.com, instead of *main_domain.com/subdomain*. If the subdomain is already created, then you will be able to select the subdomain from the **Choose Domain** drop-down menu. ***Installing WordPress in a Subdirectory****** ***– If you are trying to install WordPress into a sub-folder (that is not specified as a subdomain), then the **Choose domain** option should remain set to the domain name you wish to use for the installation. Be sure to specify the folder you wish to use in the **In Directory** field, as shown in the example above. Click **Install**.
5. Softaculous will verify the submitted data and install the necessary files on your server for WordPress.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/installing-wp.png)
6. Once WordPress is installed, you will see a success message. Click **Return to WordPress Management**. ![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wordpress-installed.png)
7. On the **WordPress Management **page, you will see your installation, along with tools to manage it.![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wp-management-screen.png) **Note!** If you do not see your website load after installing your WordPress site, you may need to point the nameservers, wait for [propagation](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/domain-names/dns-nameserver-changes/complete-guide-to-dns-records/), or address another [DNS or Domain related issue](/support/website/common-website-issues/).

Congratulations! You now know **how to install WordPress using Softaculous.**