How to Install WordPress: The Quickest and Easiest Methods

Installing WordPress is a relatively simple process, and there are several different methods you can use to get it up and running. Here are the quickest and easiest methods for installing WordPress:

1. Use a Hosting Provider’s One-Click Installer

Most hosting providers offer a one-click installer for WordPress, which makes the installation process incredibly easy. All you have to do is log into your hosting account, find the one-click installer, and follow the instructions.

2. Use a WordPress Installation Script

If your hosting provider doesn’t offer a one-click installer, you can use a WordPress installation script. These scripts are available for free and can be downloaded from the WordPress website. Once you’ve downloaded the script, you’ll need to upload it to your hosting account and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

3. Use a WordPress Installation Service

If you don’t want to install WordPress yourself, you can use a WordPress installation service. These services will install WordPress for you, and usually include additional features such as setting up a custom theme and configuring the settings.

No matter which method you choose, installing WordPress is a relatively straightforward process. With the right tools and a bit of patience, you can have your WordPress website up and running in no time.
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How to Install WordPress: The Quickest and Easiest Methods

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS), well known for its versatility and ease of use. There are a few different ways to learn how to install WordPress, from using an installer offered by a website hosting service to manually with the help of an FTP client.

This beginner-friendly guide has detailed instructions on how to install WordPress CMS without any technical knowledge. We will also go over some common problems that you might encounter and the ways to fix them.

It’s possible to install WordPress on Ubuntu, a popular VPS operating system. That said, this installation tutorial will mainly focus on shared hosting and local installations on Windows and macOS systems.

Important! Remember – to install WordPress, you need to have a web hosting service and a domain name – you can purchase them from WordPress hosting providers and domain registrars.

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Which WordPress Installation Method Is Best for You?

Each method suits different needs and levels of technical knowledge. Check out the table below to see which one is right for you.

Installation Method Best for
With Auto-Installer
  • Total beginners
  • Anyone looking to set up their website quickly
With Softaculous
  • Those using cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, InterWorx, and H-Sphere
Manually
  • Tech-savvy users
  • Those who want more control and flexibility over their installation
  • Those who want to run an older version of WordPress
Locally

How to Install WordPress With Auto Installer

Learn how to install WordPress as quickly as possible by looking for a web hosting provider that can perform the installation for you. Some hosting providers, including Hostinger, offer a quick and easy installation method using an Auto Installer.

Therefore, we recommend looking for WordPress hosting instead of shared hosting if you are sure to use the CMS.

Our WordPress hosting plans, for example, are specifically optimized for WordPress and let you complete the installation in just a few clicks.

Here’s how to use Hostinger’s Auto Installer:

  1. Log in to your web hosting account and click Hosting on the main menu.
  2. Choose the domain name for your new WordPress-powered website and click the Manage button to access your hPanel.
The Hosting section in hPanel
  1. On your hPanel Dashboard, locate the Auto Installer button under the Website section.
Auto Installer button on hPanel
  1. Under Auto Installer, choose WordPress and click the Select button.
The Auto Installer section, highlighting the "Select" button in the WordPress tab
  1. Fill out the Install WordPress form:
  • Create a WordPress Website Title.
  • The Administrator Username, Password, and Email are for the WordPress login. They do not need to be the same as the web hosting login information. Make sure to choose a strong password to prevent security breaches.
  • Choose your preferred Language and Application version.
  • Select the Always update to latest available version option for automatic updates.
  1. After filling out all the necessary information, hit the Install button.
  2. Hostinger will show Installed Applications. Click on the three dots next to your WordPress URL. Select Manage to go to My WordPress Dashboard.
The Auto Installer section, highlighting the "Manage" button that appears after clicking on the three dots
  1. On the WordPress Dashboard, click the Edit Website button to access WordPress Administration Dashboard.
The WordPress dashboard in hPanel, highlighting the "Edit Website" button at the right tab
  1. Another way to access the WordPress Admin Dashboard is by clicking the Overview button near WordPress on hPanel.
The WordPress Overview button in hPanel

Important! If you don’t notice any changes on your WordPress site after following these instructions, clear browser cache.

How to Install WordPress with Softaculous

Another quick and easy way to install WordPress is using Softaculous, a popular Auto Installer for cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, InterWorx, and H-Sphere.

In this tutorial, we will use cPanel:

  1. Log in to your web hosting control panel and access your cPanel account.
cPanel dashboard
  1. Head to Softaculous Apps Installer and click WordPress.
The WordPress button under the Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel
  1. Locate and click the WordPress Install Now button.
The "Install Now" button in the WordPress section in cPanel
  1. Make sure to fill in your Site Name, Site Description, Admin Username, Password, Email, and choose your preferred language.
WordPress installation information in cPanel
  1. This form also provides additional options to help get your WordPress site started:
  • There is a Select Plugin(s) option, including the Limit Login Attempts, Classic Editor, and Install LiteSpeed Cache plugins.
  • Here, you should also install a WordPress theme for your site. Click on Show All Themes to search for it in the directory.
  • To get all of your installation details, fill out the Email installation details to the field.
  1. Once you finish filling out the form, click Install.
Softaculous WordPress installation form in hPanel

To access the installed WordPress Admin, click on the WP Admin icon under Current Installations.

The softaculous WordPress page in cPanel - highlighting the WP Admin icon at the bottom

How to Install WordPress Manually

Whether the previous options do not work, the hosting provider does not have an Auto Installer feature, or you simply prefer to do it by yourself, it’s possible to manually install WordPress.

This method involves manually uploading WordPress to your hosting account. Although it’s a longer process, it is still straightforward to follow, even for beginners.

1. Prepare to Set Up WordPress

Before we begin to install WordPress manually, let’s set up a few things first:

  1. Make sure your hosting plan meets the WordPress system requirements:
    • PHP version 7.4+
    • MySQL version 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+
    • HTTPS support
  2. Download WordPress from the WordPress.org official website. Make sure to download the latest version and extract it from the ZIP file.
The WordPress download button in the homepage
  1. Upload your website files from the extracted WordPress folder into your public_html file using Hostinger’s File Manager or an FTP Client like FileZilla.
  2. If you are using an FTP Client, find the Create a New FTP Account section on your web hosting account control panel beforehand.
Creating a new FTP account via hPanel

2. Create MySQL Database and User

To proceed with manually installing WordPress, we need to create new MySQL credentials:

  1. Log in to your hPanel and go to Management in the Databases section.
The Databases Management button in hPanel
  1. Create a new MySQL database name, username, and password. After filling out all the necessary information, click the Create button.
The Databases Management page on hPanel

Important! Make sure to copy the MySQL credentials complete with the alphanumeric string – you will need them later.

3. Configure wp-config.php

wp-config.php is a configuration file that lets WordPress know your database server settings. It is made specifically for you. Follow the instructions below to configure your WordPress files:

  1. Log in to your hosting account. On your hPanel, click on File Manager under the Files section.
  2. Click and expand public_html and open the folder containing the WordPress installation.
  3. Locate the sample configuration file, wp-config-sample.php, and rename it to wp-config.php
  4. Right-click on it, and select the Edit button.
  5. Once open, look for the information that says:
// ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** // 
/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define( 'DB_NAME', 'database_name_here' );
/** MySQL database username */
define( 'DB_USER', 'username_here' );
/** MySQL database password */
define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'password_here' );
/** MySQL hostname */
define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );
  1. Replace database_name_here, username_here, and password_here with your MySQL credentials created earlier. Remember to include the alphanumeric strings.
  2. When you’ve finished editing, click the Save & Close button.

4. Run WordPress Install Script

To install WordPress script, type in your domain name in a browser to proceed to install WordPress manually. You can also do this by going to yourdomain.tld/wp-admin/install.php. This will open up the WordPress setup page:

  1. WordPress will first ask you to select the language for your site. Do so and press Continue.
The WordPress installation page featuring the language options.
  1. Fill in your website and administrator information:
  • Create a new Site Title for your WordPress site.
  • Set the WordPress Username, Password, and Your Email which will later be used to login to the WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  • We suggest only checking the box next to Search engine visibility if you don’t want the website to be visible on search engines.
  1. Click the Install WordPress button to finalize the process.
The WordPress installation form
  1. Then, fill in your login information and press the Login button to access WordPress Admin.
The WordPress login screen

Sometimes, WordPress might also ask to collect your MySQL details after selecting the language. Since you already have them, press Let’s go!

  1. Enter your MySQL database credentials. Leave the Database Host and the Table Prefix fields as they are. Only change them if you wish to run multiple installations with one database. After filling in all the necessary information, click Submit.
  2. WordPress will check whether it’s possible to connect to the MySQL database you have created. If there are no errors, select Run the installation.

How to Install WordPress Locally

To install WordPress locally you need to test out changes before implementing them on a live site. Unlike uploading and updating WordPress sites on a hosting account, a local site can only be accessed offline on your computer.

To configure WordPress on a local computer, make sure to download the latest version of WordPress. In the next section, we’ll show how to install WordPress CMS using MAMP for Mac users and WampServer for Windows users.

How to Install WordPress on Mac Using MAMP

To install WordPress locally on a Mac computer, we will be using MAMP (Macintosh, Apache, MySQL, PHP).

This tool helps to create a PHP and MySQL server on your machine. In other words, it provides all the necessary ingredients to run a WordPress environment locally for testing purposes.

Install MAMP and Create a Database

Just like you would install WordPress manually on shared hosting, you must prepare your web server and database first:

  1. Download and install the latest version of MAMP on your Mac.
MAMP homepage, highlighting the "Download for Mac" button
  1. The installation wizard is quite simple and does not require any custom settings. Proceed until setup is complete.
MAMP installation wizard, highlighting the "Continue" button at the bottom right
  1. Next, launch the Preferences menu and select the Ports tab. Enter 80 for Apache Port to access local sites from http://localhost instead of http://localhost:8888. Click the OK button to continue.
MAMP ports - filling MySQL Port
  1. Check your Document root directory to create and store your website. By default, it will be in the Applications/MAMP/htdocs folder. If you’re installing WordPress in a subdirectory, you’ll want to change this.
MAMP document root settings
  1. Move WordPress folder to default MAMP document root: Applications/MAMP/htdocs.
htdos folder in MAMP document root
  1. Click on WebStart on MAMP to open the MAMP application window on a browser. Head to Tools phpMyAdmin to create new database information.
The phpMyAdmin button in the "Tools" dropdown menu in MAMP application window
  1. Select the Databases tab to create a database. Fill out the section under the Create database, then click the Create button. In this example, we will use w0rdpr3ss as our database name and select utf8_general-ci in the section next to it.
The "Create" button in phpMyAdmin's Databases tab

Perform the WordPress Installation

To access the WordPress installation wizard, start by entering http://localhost in your web browser.

  1. First, select your preferred Language. Then, there will be a Welcome to WordPress message. Click on the Let’s go! button to move forward with the process.
WordPress welcome message
  1. When prompted for database and user connection details, enter your Database Name. Then, choose root as the Username and Password. Click Submit to continue.
WordPress database setup - filling out the form
  1. WordPress will use this data to create a wp-config.php file automatically.
  2. If WordPress didn’t automatically do so, head to wp-config-sample.php in your htdocs folder. Manually change the database_name_here, username_here, and password_here with the same information in your form and save it as wp-config.php.
  3. On the next screen, choose a Username, Password, and Email address, then click Install WordPress. You should see a success message afterward. Press the Log in button to access WordPress Admin.
Successful WordPress installation message - highlighting the "Log In" button

How to Install WordPress on Windows Using WampServer

To install WordPress on Windows, we will utilize WampServer. Here is how to set up WAMP (Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP):

Install WampServer and Create a Database

  1. Download the WampServer version that matches the operating system of your computer. To check whether to download a 32 or 64-bit operating system, head to Control Panel → System and Security → System and look at your computer’s System type.
WampServer Downloads page
  1. Wampserver will only ask to choose a default browser and text editor for the web server to use. No other custom configuration is needed.
WampServer installation wizard
  1. Access WampServer from your taskbar and launch phpMyadmin. Make sure to wait until the WampServer icon is green to do this step.
WampServer's phpMyAdmin button.
  1. In your login screen, enter root as Username. Leave the Password blank and click the Go button.
phpMyAdmin login window
  1. Navigate to the Databases tab, enter a name and create a database for your WordPress. We’re going to use w0rdpr3ss as our database name and select Collation in the section next to it.
phpMyAdmin databases

Perform the WordPress Installation

Once the preparations are all taken care of, proceed to install WordPress by following these steps:

  1. After downloading WordPress, move the WordPress package to the document root web directory of C:/wamp64/www on your computer. Change the WordPress folder name to anything you want. In this example, we will rename it to testsite.
The wwwfolder in Wamp64 folder in Windows
  1. Open your web browser and enter http://localhost/testsite to open the setup page. Remember to rename the testsite part if you use a different folder name.
  2. Choose the Language and fill in the database details. Use root again as your Username and leave the Password field empty this time.
WordPress database setup
  1. Make sure to complete the remaining setup steps. WordPress will be installed on your Windows computer in a few minutes.

Common WordPress Installation Problems

As you follow this installation tutorial, you might come across a few problems with the WordPress installation script. The following are some of the most common issues encountered when installing WordPress.

Directory Listing Instead of a Web Page

Instead of regular pages, people will see a list of files and directories on your site. This problem occurs when a web server isn’t viewing the index.php file. When this happens, the site becomes vulnerable to cyberattacks.

To fix this, head to the hPanel Dashboard → Folder Index Manager to disable the directory listing.

The Folder index Manager button on hPanel

Then choose public_html for the directory and select No index next to Choose a new indexing type.

The Folder Index Manager in hPanel

Another way to fix this is to upload an index.php file via your File Manager to the public_html folder.

This error is caused by introducing a syntax error when editing a wp-config.php file.

To fix this error, begin by downloading the wp-config.php file over again. Open it in a text editor and check that the first line is <?php and the last line is ?> with nothing after it. Save the file, re-upload it and reload the page.

WordPress Site Page Looks Like Gibberish

If the source code of your page is filled with <?php ?> tags everywhere, your PHP is not working correctly.

To fix this error, check if PHP is installed correctly and no errors appear when it’s being configured. Head to PHP Configurations → PHP Options, and make sure to disable zlib.output_compression.

zlib output compression button

If problems persist, contact your web host’s customer support team for additional help.

Error Connecting to Database

If an error pops up when connecting to the database, it means your site could not retrieve the necessary information to render the page.

To fix this problem, check the login credentials on wp-config.php and make sure they match your MySQL credentials.

If you’re positive that you have entered the correct database information, try resetting your MySQL password. Head to DatabasesManagement, click on the three dots icon and select Change Password.

MySQL change powder button

If the solutions above still do not work, create a new database and user on MySQL Databases.

Conclusion

This tutorial has showcased how to install WordPress for beginners, both automatically and manually. We’ve also gone over how to install WordPress locally on both Mac and Windows computers to test a WordPress website before taking it live.

If you run into some of the common WordPress installation problems, we’ve also provided some simple fixes to them.

Now, it is time to install your new WordPress site. Feel free to leave a comment below and let us know if you have any questions.

How to Install WordPress FAQ

Why Should I Choose WordPress?

WordPress is easier to use even by beginners. It’s customizable, scalable, and search engine-friendly thanks to its massive library of plugins and themes. Compared to other CMSs like Drupal and Joomla, the open-source platform is free to use, share, and modify for various purposes.

Is WordPress Free?

Yes, WordPress.org is a free, open-source CMS. However, keep in mind that you still need hosting and a domain name to build a website with it.

How Do I Install WordPress?

Installing WordPress manually is easy. Simply download the latest version of WordPress (via wordpress.org), unzip and upload the file to a public_html directory (or similar). Next, create a MySQL database and users, configure your wp-config.php file, and run the installation program.

Do I Need to Install WordPress On My Computer?

You don’t need to have WordPress installed on your computer, but it’s great for learning and testing different things out before pushing your updates to the live version of your website. You will need to install WordPress to your hosting provider, however.

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How to Install WordPress: The Quickest and Easiest Methods

WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world. It is used by millions of people to create websites, blogs, and other online content. Installing WordPress is relatively easy, and there are several different methods you can use to get it up and running.

Method 1: Using Softaculous

Softaculous is an auto-installer that makes it easy to install WordPress and other popular applications. It is available on most web hosting control panels, such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin. To use Softaculous, simply log into your web hosting control panel and look for the Softaculous icon. Once you’ve found it, click on it and then search for WordPress. You’ll then be able to follow the on-screen instructions to install WordPress.

Method 2: Using Fantastico

Fantastico is another auto-installer that makes it easy to install WordPress. It is available on most web hosting control panels, such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin. To use Fantastico, simply log into your web hosting control panel and look for the Fantastico icon. Once you’ve found it, click on it and then search for WordPress. You’ll then be able to follow the on-screen instructions to install WordPress.

Method 3: Manual Installation

If you don’t have access to Softaculous or Fantastico, you can still install WordPress manually. To do this, you’ll need to download the WordPress files from the official website and then upload them to your web server. Once the files are uploaded, you’ll need to create a MySQL database and user for WordPress. Finally, you’ll need to run the WordPress installation script to complete the installation.

Conclusion

Installing WordPress is relatively easy, and there are several different methods you can use to get it up and running. The quickest and easiest methods are to use Softaculous or Fantastico, which are available on most web hosting control panels. If you don’t have access to these auto-installers, you can still install WordPress manually.

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