Install WordPress using Softaculous
This guide shows you how to install WordPress quickly and easily using Softaculous in just a few clicks.
Log in to Your Control Panel
Visit your hosting control panel (such as cPanel, DirectAdmin, etc.) and sign in using your login credentials.
Once logged in, locate the Softaculous icon in the dashboard, as shown in the screenshot below. Click on it to access the Softaculous end-user panel.
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Select WordPress
Once you’re in the Softaculous end-user panel, search for WordPress as shown in the screenshot below and click on it to proceed.
Select WordPress
This will open the WordPress page. Click on the Install button to proceed and view the installation form.
Fill in the Installation Details
After clicking the Install button, an installation form will appear as shown in the screenshot below. Most fields are pre-filled by default—you can modify them if needed or proceed with the default settings.
Choose Installation URL: Select the domain and directory where you want to install WordPress.
Note: To install WordPress on the main domain (e.g., example.com) and not in a subfolder (e.g., example.com/wp), leave the In Directory field empty.
Admin Username: Set the username for your WordPress admin account.
Admin Password: Set a secure password for your admin account.
Admin Email: Enter the email address for the admin account.
Select Language: Choose your preferred language for the WordPress installation.
Fill in the Installation Form
After completing the form, click on the Install button to begin the installation process.
Sit back and relax while Softaculous automatically installs WordPress for you.
Installation Completed
Once the installation is finished, you will see a success message as shown in the screenshot below.
