{"id":91,"date":"2025-02-05T16:09:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T16:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/?p=91"},"modified":"2025-02-05T17:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T17:10:29","slug":"install-wordpress-on-directadmin-yesdomain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/install-wordpress-on-directadmin-yesdomain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress on DirectAdmin Using Softaculous at YesDomain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking to create a professional website, blog, or online store? <strong>WordPress<\/strong> is a powerful, open-source platform that offers <strong>high customization, responsive designs, and excellent performance.<\/strong> If you are using <strong>YesDomain\u2019s DirectAdmin hosting<\/strong>, you can install WordPress quickly using <strong>Softaculous<\/strong>, an automated script installer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing <strong>WordPress on DirectAdmin using Softaculous<\/strong> at <strong>YesDomain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, make sure you have the following:<br>\u2705 A <strong>DirectAdmin hosting account<\/strong> with YesDomain<br>\u2705 Access to <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> in DirectAdmin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WordPress on DirectAdmin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Log in to Your DirectAdmin Control Panel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your web browser and go to <strong>YesDomain\u2019s DirectAdmin login page<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>username and password<\/strong> to log in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>other wise you can directly log in to hosting using client area read this :- <br> 1.) <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/how-to-register-login-to-client-area\/#3_How_to_Log_In_to_Your_Client_Area\">How to Log In to Your Client Area<\/a><\/strong> <br>  2.) <a href=\"http:\/\/How to log in to your Control Panel using Dashboard?\">How to log in to your Control Panel using Dashboard?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1024x515.png\" alt=\"yes domain hosting log in directly using control panel\" class=\"wp-image-92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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: Open Softaculous and Select WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your <strong>DirectAdmin dashboard<\/strong>, locate the <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>WordPress<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/yes-domain-wordpress-install-plugin.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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 WordPress Installation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the <strong>Softaculous WordPress installation page<\/strong>, click the <strong>&#8220;Install Now&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Softaculous WordPress installation page\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Softaculous-WordPress-installation-page.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">step 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Install Now wordpress yes domain\" class=\"wp-image-96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-Now-wordpress-yes-domain.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">step 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose WordPress Version:<\/strong> Select the <strong>latest version<\/strong> for the most up-to-date features and security patches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Installation URL:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your domain from the dropdown menu.<br>recommended select https:\/\/ <em>( below screenshot number 1 step)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the <strong>&#8220;In Directory&#8221;<\/strong> field empty (blank) to install WordPress in the root domain. <em>( below screenshot number 2 step)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Configure-Installation-Settings-wordpress-yes-domain.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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: Set Up Your WordPress Admin Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your <strong>Admin Username, Password, and Email<\/strong> (These will be used to log in to WordPress).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your <strong>website name and description<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account-1024x495.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account-1536x742.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Set-Up-Your-WordPress-Admin-Account.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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: Choose a Language and Theme<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your preferred <strong>website language<\/strong> from the dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a <strong>WordPress theme<\/strong>\/ Plugin from the available options. (You can change this later). <strong>we do not recommend to install unnecessary plugin for fast speed<\/strong> , so untick it as per below screenshort.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Choose-a-Language-and-Theme.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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: Enter Your Email for Installation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>&#8220;Email Installation Details To&#8221;<\/strong> field, enter your email to receive installation confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To-1024x515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Email-Installation-Details-To.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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: Click &#8220;Install&#8221; and Complete the Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>&#8220;Install&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the installation process to finish (usually takes a few seconds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once completed, you will see a <strong>success message<\/strong> with your <strong>WordPress login URL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png\" alt=\"Install wordpress yes domain\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain-1024x515.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain-1536x773.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Install-wordpress-yes-domain.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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 Final : Congratulations, the software was installed successfully.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully-1024x574.png\" alt=\"Congratulations, the software was installed successfully.\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/yesdomain.io\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Congratulations-the-software-was-installed-successfully.png 1552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accessing Your New WordPress Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation is complete, you can log in to your WordPress dashboard:<br>\ud83d\udd39 Open your browser and go to <strong>yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udd39 Enter your <strong>admin username and password<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Installation Fails or Stuck?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your domain <strong>DNS is correctly set<\/strong> in YesDomain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear browser cache and retry the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Can&#8217;t Access WordPress Admin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-check your <strong>admin login credentials<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset your password using <strong>\u201cForgot Password\u201d<\/strong> on the login page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Installation Details Not Received via Email?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your <strong>spam\/junk folder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your <strong>email address is correctly entered<\/strong> during installation.<\/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>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing <strong>WordPress on DirectAdmin using Softaculous<\/strong> at <strong>YesDomain<\/strong> is quick and hassle-free. By following this step-by-step guide, you can launch your website in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Need help?<\/strong> Contact <strong>YesDomain Support<\/strong> via <strong>WhatsApp: +916203299660<\/strong> for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to create a professional website, blog, or online store? WordPress is a powerful, open-source platform that offers high customization, responsive designs, and excellent performance. If you are using YesDomain\u2019s DirectAdmin hosting, you can install WordPress quickly using Softaculous, an automated script installer. 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