{"id":2253,"date":"2025-01-10T19:23:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/blog\/?p=2253"},"modified":"2025-01-10T20:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:05:20","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-on-your-domain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-your-domain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress on Your Domain via DirectAdmin or cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a WordPress website is one of the easiest and most effective ways to establish an online presence. Whether you&#8217;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 <strong>DirectAdmin<\/strong> and <strong>cPanel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting, ensure you have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An active domain name<\/strong> (purchased through <a href=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/\">YesDomain.io<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Web hosting<\/strong> with DirectAdmin or cPanel access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Softaculous or WordPress Manager<\/strong> installed in your hosting control panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Install WordPress Using DirectAdmin<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to DirectAdmin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your DirectAdmin login URL provided by your hosting provider.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your username and password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Locate Softaculous or WordPress Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once logged in, navigate to the &#8220;Softaculous Apps Installer&#8221; under the <strong>Advanced Features<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>WordPress<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Start the Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the Softaculous homepage, click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> under the WordPress section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be directed to the installation settings page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Configure Installation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose Protocol<\/strong>: Select &#8220;http:\/\/&#8221; or &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; depending on whether your domain has an SSL certificate installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Domain<\/strong>: Select the domain where you want to install WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directory<\/strong>: Leave this field blank to install WordPress in the root domain (e.g., <code>example.com<\/code>). If you want it in a subfolder (e.g., <code>example.com\/blog<\/code>), specify the folder name here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Version<\/strong>: Choose the latest WordPress version for the best features and security updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Enter Site Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Site Name<\/strong>: Add your website name (e.g., &#8220;My Awesome Site&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Description<\/strong>: Enter a brief description of your website (e.g., &#8220;A blog about technology&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Set Admin Credentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Admin Username<\/strong>: Create a unique username for security purposes. Avoid using &#8220;admin&#8221; as it\u2019s too common.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admin Password<\/strong>: Use a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admin Email<\/strong>: Provide a valid email address for password recovery and notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Choose a Language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu (e.g., English, Hindi).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Select a Theme (Optional)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick a theme from the &#8220;Select Theme&#8221; section or leave it for later. You can always change the theme once WordPress is installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 9: Email Installation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter an email address where Softaculous will send the WordPress installation details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 10: Install WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button and wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once finished, you\u2019ll see a success message along with links to access your WordPress admin dashboard (e.g., <code>example.com\/wp-admin<\/code>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Install WordPress Using cPanel<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to cPanel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your hosting control panel by navigating to the cPanel login page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your username and password provided by your hosting provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Locate Softaculous or WordPress Toolkit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the <strong>Software<\/strong> section in cPanel, click on <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> or <strong>WordPress Toolkit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Start the Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the Softaculous homepage, click <strong>WordPress<\/strong> and then select <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be redirected to the configuration page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Configure Installation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protocol<\/strong>: Choose &#8220;http:\/\/&#8221; or &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; (recommended if SSL is installed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain<\/strong>: Select your domain from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directory<\/strong>: Leave blank for root installation or specify a folder for subdirectory installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Add Website and Admin Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your site name, site description, and admin credentials (username, password, email).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Customize Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your preferred language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Set advanced options like database name, table prefix, and auto-updates (recommended for experienced users only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 7: Pick a Theme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a theme or skip this step to use the default WordPress theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 8: Email Installation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide an email address to receive your WordPress login credentials and installation summary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 9: Install WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong> and let the process complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once successful, you\u2019ll see links to your website and WordPress admin panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Login to Your WordPress Dashboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your WordPress admin URL (<code>yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using the admin username and password you set during installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install SSL (If Not Done Already)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your domain doesn\u2019t have SSL, install it via your hosting panel for secure &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customize Your Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install plugins, activate your preferred theme, and start adding content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1736537135095\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q1. Can I install WordPress without Softaculous?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, WordPress can be manually installed by uploading files via FTP and creating a MySQL database. However, using Softaculous simplifies the process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1736537146628\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q2. Do I need a premium theme to start?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, WordPress offers many free themes that are sufficient for starting out. You can purchase a premium theme later for more advanced features.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1736537153498\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q3. How can I secure my WordPress website?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use strong admin credentials.<br \/>Install security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri.<br \/>Regularly update WordPress, themes, and plugins.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1736537188571\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Q4. Is cPanel better than DirectAdmin for WordPress installation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both panels are excellent and provide similar functionality. Your choice depends on your hosting provider\u2019s offering.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following this guide, you\u2019ll have WordPress installed and ready for customization on your domain in no time. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/contact\">YesDomain.io Support Team<\/a>. We&#8217;re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a WordPress website is one of the easiest and most effective ways to establish an online presence. Whether you&#8217;re building a blog, an e-commerce store, or a professional website, WordPress offers flexibility, performance, and endless customization options. 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