{"id":707,"date":"2024-10-08T23:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T23:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/?p=707"},"modified":"2024-10-08T23:43:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T23:43:55","slug":"install-wordpress-via-softaculous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/install-wordpress-via-softaculous\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cpanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarebrothers.com\/wordpress-hosting-india\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress<\/a> via Softaculous in cpanel, WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webhostingdelhi.net.in\/web-hosting-delhi\/\">hosting provider <\/a>due to its ease of use and versatility. If you&#8217;re using cPanel, installing WordPress becomes incredibly simple with the help of Softaculous, an application installer that automates the process. In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through how to install WordPress through Softaculous in cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#prerequisites\">Prerequisites:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-1-log-in-to-c-panel\">Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-2-find-softaculous-app-installer\">Step 2: Find Softaculous App Installer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-3-search-for-word-press\">Step 3: Search for WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-4-start-the-installation-process\">Step 4: Start the Installation Process<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-5-software-setup\">Step 5: Software Setup<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-6-site-settings\">Step 6: Site Settings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-7-admin-account-setup\">Step 7: Admin Account Setup<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-8-choose-language\">Step 8: Choose Language<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-9-select-plugins-and-theme\">Step 9: Select Plugins and Theme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-10-advanced-options-optional\">Step 10: Advanced Options (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-11-install-word-press-via-softaculous\">Step 11: Install WordPress via Softaculous<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-12-access-your-word-press-site\">Step 12: Access Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prerequisites\">Prerequisites:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to your cPanel account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A domain name pointed to your web hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting with cPanel and Softaculous installed (Most web hosts offer this by default)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-log-in-to-c-panel\">Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access your cPanel account<\/strong>: To log in to your cPanel, enter your domain name followed by <code>\/cpanel<\/code> (e.g., <code>www.yourdomain.com\/cpanel<\/code>) in your browser\u2019s address bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Login using your credentials<\/strong>: Enter your cPanel username and password provided by your web host. Once logged in, you\u2019ll be directed to the cPanel dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"476\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-19.png\" alt=\"setup spam filter in cpanel\" class=\"wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-19.png 476w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-19-300x254.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-find-softaculous-app-installer\">Step 2: Find Softaculous App Installer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Locate the Softaculous app installer<\/strong>: In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the <strong>Software<\/strong> section. You\u2019ll see the <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some cPanel layouts, you may find it under the <strong>Scripts<\/strong> or <strong>Auto Installers<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/softaculous-1024x222.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/softaculous-1024x222.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/softaculous-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/softaculous-768x166.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/softaculous.png 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click on the Softaculous icon<\/strong> to open the app installer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-search-for-word-press\">Step 3: Search for WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find WordPress in Softaculous<\/strong>: Once you\u2019re inside the Softaculous dashboard, you\u2019ll see a list of available scripts. On the left-hand side menu, under the <strong>Blogs<\/strong> category, click on <strong>WordPress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternatively, <strong>use the search bar<\/strong> at the top right corner to quickly locate WordPress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-1024x323.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-1024x323.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-1536x485.png 1536w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7.png 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-start-the-installation-process\">Step 4: Start the Installation Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click the \u201cInstall\u201d button<\/strong>: On the WordPress installation page, click on the blue <strong>Install Now<\/strong> button. This will start the WordPress installation process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8.png 530w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-software-setup\">Step 5: Software Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose protocol<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need to choose between <code>http:\/\/<\/code> and <code>https:\/\/<\/code>. If you have an SSL certificate installed, it\u2019s recommended to choose <code>https:\/\/<\/code>. Otherwise, stick to <code>http:\/\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the domain<\/strong>: Choose the domain where you want to Install WordPress via Softaculous from the dropdown menu. If you have multiple domains, select the appropriate one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directory (optional)<\/strong>: If you want to Install WordPress via Softaculous in a subdirectory (e.g., <code>www.yourdomain.com\/blog<\/code>), enter the folder name here (like <code>blog<\/code>). Leave it blank if you want to install WordPress directly on your domain\u2019s root (e.g., <code>www.yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https-1024x342.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/https.png 1613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-site-settings\">Step 6: Site Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site name and description<\/strong>: You can customize your site\u2019s name and description in this section. This can be anything you want, and you can change it later from the WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site Name<\/strong>: E.g., \u201cMy Blog.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Description<\/strong>: E.g., \u201cA blog about travel and photography.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-1024x319.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-1024x319.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-768x239.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-1536x479.png 1536w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9.png 1572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable Multisite (WPMU)<\/strong>: Leave this unchecked unless you specifically want to run a WordPress Multisite installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-admin-account-setup\">Step 7: Admin Account Setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admin username and password<\/strong>: Choose a strong username and password for your WordPress admin account. Avoid using \u201cadmin\u201d as the username for security reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admin email<\/strong>: Enter a valid email address that will be used for site administration. Make sure you have access to this email in case you need to reset your password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-8-choose-language\">Step 8: Choose Language<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select your preferred language<\/strong>: Choose the language in which you want Install WordPress via Softaculous. English is the default option, but you can pick from many other languages in the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-714\" style=\"width:415px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-10.png 735w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-10-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-9-select-plugins-and-theme\">Step 9: Select Plugins and Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Select theme (optional)<\/strong>: Softaculous may offer you a selection of free themes to install right away. You can either choose one or skip this step and pick a theme later from the WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-1024x467.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-1536x700.png 1536w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11.png 1557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-10-advanced-options-optional\">Step 10: Advanced Options (Optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Database settings<\/strong>: Softaculous will automatically generate a database and table prefix for you. If you are an advanced user, you can change these settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto upgrade<\/strong>: You can enable the option for Softaculous to automatically update your WordPress installation and plugins when a new version is available. This is recommended for security purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ad-1024x393.png\" alt=\"Install WordPress via Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ad-1024x393.png 1024w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ad-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ad-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ad.png 1516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-11-install-word-press-via-softaculous\">Step 11: Install WordPress via Softaculous<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Click \u201cInstall\u201d<\/strong>: Once you\u2019ve reviewed all the settings, click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button at the bottom of the page. Softaculous will begin Install WordPress via Softaculous. The process usually takes a minute or two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12.png 960w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-12-768x185.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wait for the confirmation<\/strong>: After Install WordPress via Softaculous is complete, you\u2019ll see a message that includes your WordPress admin URL and credentials. This URL will look something like <code>www.yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code>, and this is where you\u2019ll log in to manage your WordPress site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-12-access-your-word-press-site\">Step 12: Access Your WordPress Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Log in to WordPress<\/strong>: To log in to your new WordPress site, navigate to the admin URL (<code>www.yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code>) provided after installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter your admin username and password<\/strong> to access the WordPress dashboard and start customizing your site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-7.png 545w, https:\/\/webhostingdelhi.net.in\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-7-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel is a fast and straightforward process, requiring only a few minutes. Once WordPress is installed, you can begin adding themes, plugins, and content to create the website of your dreams. Be sure to keep your WordPress installation and plugins updated to ensure optimal performance and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Install WordPress via Softaculous in cpanel, WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) with hosting provider due to its ease of use and versatility. If you&#8217;re using cPanel, installing WordPress becomes incredibly simple with the help of Softaculous, an application installer that automates the process. 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