Creating a WordPress website is one of the easiest and most effective ways to establish an online presence. Whether you’re building a blog, an e-commerce store, or a professional website, WordPress offers flexibility, performance, and endless customization options. This guide will walk you through step-by-step instructions for installing WordPress on your domain using DirectAdmin and cPanel.

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Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

1. An active domain name (purchased through YesDomain.io).
2. Web hosting with DirectAdmin or cPanel access.
3. Softaculous or WordPress Manager installed in your hosting control panel.

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How to Install WordPress Using DirectAdmin

Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin

• Visit your DirectAdmin login URL provided by your hosting provider.
• Enter your username and password.

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Step 2: Locate Softaculous or WordPress Manager

• Once logged in, navigate to the “Softaculous Apps Installer” under the Advanced Features section.
• Click on WordPress to proceed.

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Step 3: Start the Installation

1. On the Softaculous homepage, click Install Now under the WordPress section.
2. You will be directed to the installation settings page.

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Step 4: Configure Installation Details

• Choose Protocol: Select “http://” or “https://” depending on whether your domain has an SSL certificate installed.
• Choose Domain: Select the domain where you want to install WordPress.
• Directory: Leave this field blank to install WordPress in the root domain (e.g., example.com). If you want it in a subfolder (e.g., example.com/blog), specify the folder name here.
• Select Version: Choose the latest WordPress version for the best features and security updates.

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Step 5: Enter Site Details

• Site Name: Add your website name (e.g., “My Awesome Site”).
• Site Description: Enter a brief description of your website (e.g., “A blog about technology”).

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Step 6: Set Admin Credentials

• Admin Username: Create a unique username for security purposes. Avoid using “admin” as it’s too common.
• Admin Password: Use a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Admin Email: Provide a valid email address for password recovery and notifications.

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Step 7: Choose a Language

• Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu (e.g., English, Hindi).

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Step 8: Select a Theme (Optional)

• Pick a theme from the “Select Theme” section or leave it for later. You can always change the theme once WordPress is installed.

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Step 9: Email Installation Details

• Enter an email address where Softaculous will send the WordPress installation details.

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Step 10: Install WordPress

• Click the Install button and wait for the process to complete.
• Once finished, you’ll see a success message along with links to access your WordPress admin dashboard (e.g., example.com/wp-admin).

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How to Install WordPress Using cPanel

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Access your hosting control panel by navigating to the cPanel login page.
• Enter your username and password provided by your hosting provider.

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Step 2: Locate Softaculous or WordPress Toolkit

• Under the Software section in cPanel, click on Softaculous Apps Installer or WordPress Toolkit.

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Step 3: Start the Installation

1. On the Softaculous homepage, click WordPress and then select Install Now.
2. You’ll be redirected to the configuration page.

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Step 4: Configure Installation Details

• Protocol: Choose “http://” or “https://” (recommended if SSL is installed).
• Domain: Select your domain from the dropdown menu.
• Directory: Leave blank for root installation or specify a folder for subdirectory installation.

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Step 5: Add Website and Admin Details

• Enter your site name, site description, and admin credentials (username, password, email).

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Step 6: Customize Settings

• Choose your preferred language.
• Optional: Set advanced options like database name, table prefix, and auto-updates (recommended for experienced users only).

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Step 7: Pick a Theme

• Select a theme or skip this step to use the default WordPress theme.

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Step 8: Email Installation Details

• Provide an email address to receive your WordPress login credentials and installation summary.

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Step 9: Install WordPress

• Click Install and let the process complete.
• Once successful, you’ll see links to your website and WordPress admin panel.

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What’s Next?

Login to Your WordPress Dashboard

• Visit your WordPress admin URL (yourdomain.com/wp-admin).
• Log in using the admin username and password you set during installation.

Install SSL (If Not Done Already)

• If your domain doesn’t have SSL, install it via your hosting panel for secure “https://” access.

Customize Your Website

• Install plugins, activate your preferred theme, and start adding content.

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FAQs

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By following this guide, you’ll have WordPress installed and ready for customization on your domain in no time. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact the YesDomain.io Support Team. We’re here to help!