{"id":1051,"date":"2026-08-09T04:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/?p=1051"},"modified":"2026-08-11T06:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:02:20","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress on cPanel in 2026: The Ultimate Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/think\/topics\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress<\/a><\/strong> is one of the easiest ways to create a professional website, business site, online store, portfolio, or blog. However, before you can choose a theme or publish your first page, you need to install WordPress on your hosting account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that installing WordPress does not require advanced technical knowledge. If your cPanel hosting includes Softaculous, you can complete the installation through a simple setup form. <strong>Softaculous<\/strong> automatically downloads WordPress, creates the database, connects the required files, and prepares your website for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, you will learn how to install WordPress on cPanel using Softaculous. We will also explain the manual installation method in case you need more control or cannot access the automatic installer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this guide, your WordPress website will be ready for customization, content creation, and publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png\" alt=\"How to install WordPress on cPanel using Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-528x352.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1056x704.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-820x547.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-6-1240x827.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to install WordPress on cPanel using Softaculous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Quick_Answer\" >Quick Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#What_You_Need_Before_Installing_WordPress\" >What You Need Before Installing WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Method_1_Install_WordPress_Using_Softaculous_Recommended\" >Method 1: Install WordPress Using Softaculous (Recommended)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_1_Log_In_to_cPanel\" >Step 1: Log In to cPanel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Option_1_Recommended\" >Option 1 (Recommended)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Option_2\" >Option 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_2_Open_Softaculous_Apps_Installer\" >Step 2: Open Softaculous Apps Installer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_3_Select_WordPress\" >Step 3: Select WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_4_Choose_the_Installation_URL\" >Step 4: Choose the Installation URL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Choose_the_Protocol\" >Choose the Protocol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Choose_the_Domain\" >Choose the Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Check_the_Directory_Field\" >Check the Directory Field<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_5_Enter_Your_Website_Details\" >Step 5: Enter Your Website Details<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Site_Name\" >Site Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Site_Description\" >Site Description<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_6_Create_Your_WordPress_Administrator_Account\" >Step 6: Create Your WordPress Administrator Account<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Choose_a_Secure_Username\" >Choose a Secure Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Create_a_Strong_Password\" >Create a Strong Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Enter_an_Active_Email_Address\" >Enter an Active Email Address<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_7_Choose_the_Website_Language\" >Step 7: Choose the Website Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_8_Select_Plugins_and_a_Theme\" >Step 8: Select Plugins and a Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_9_Configure_Advanced_Options\" >Step 9: Configure Advanced Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Change_the_Table_Prefix\" >Change the Table Prefix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Enable_Automatic_Updates\" >Enable Automatic Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Configure_Automatic_Backups\" >Configure Automatic Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_10_Install_WordPress\" >Step 10: Install WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#How_to_Log_In_to_WordPress\" >How to Log In to WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Method_2_Install_WordPress_Manually_in_cPanel\" >Method 2: Install WordPress Manually in cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_1_Download_WordPress\" >Step 1: Download WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_2_Upload_WordPress_to_cPanel\" >Step 2: Upload WordPress to cPanel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_3_Create_a_MySQL_Database\" >Step 3: Create a MySQL Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_4_Run_the_WordPress_Installation\" >Step 4: Run the WordPress Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Step_5_Create_the_Administrator_Account\" >Step 5: Create the Administrator Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Common_WordPress_Installation_Problems\" >Common WordPress Installation Problems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#WordPress_Opens_Inside_wp_or_wordpress\" >WordPress Opens Inside \/wp or \/wordpress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Error_Establishing_a_Database_Connection\" >Error Establishing a Database Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#The_Website_Shows_a_Default_cPanel_Page\" >The Website Shows a Default cPanel Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#The_Website_Shows_%E2%80%9CNot_Secure%E2%80%9D\" >The Website Shows \u201cNot Secure\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Softaculous_Is_Missing\" >Softaculous Is Missing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#The_WordPress_Login_Page_Does_Not_Open\" >The WordPress Login Page Does Not Open<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#How_do_I_install_WordPress_on_cPanel\" >How do I install WordPress on cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Is_Softaculous_free_to_use\" >Is Softaculous free to use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Should_I_remove_wp_from_the_directory_field\" >Should I remove wp from the directory field?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#What_is_the_WordPress_admin_login_URL\" >What is the WordPress admin login URL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Do_I_need_to_create_a_database_when_using_Softaculous\" >Do I need to create a database when using Softaculous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Can_I_install_WordPress_on_a_subdomain\" >Can I install WordPress on a subdomain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Can_I_install_more_than_one_WordPress_website_in_cPanel\" >Can I install more than one WordPress website in cPanel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel\/#Can_I_move_an_existing_WordPress_website_to_Kailash_Cloud\" >Can I move an existing WordPress website to Kailash Cloud?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer\"><\/span>Quick Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To install WordPress on cPanel using Softaculous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to cPanel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Softaculous Apps Installer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Install Now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure Software Setup &amp; Directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure Site Settings.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose Protocol:<\/strong> Select <code>https:\/\/<\/code> or <code>https:\/\/www.<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Domain:<\/strong> Pick your target domain name from the dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Directory:<\/strong> Clear out the default <code>wp<\/code> text so the field is <strong>completely empty<\/strong>. Leaving <code>wp<\/code> in this field will force your site to load at <code>yourdomain.com\/wp<\/code> instead of your root homepage <code>yourdomain.com<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an administrator account.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set a strong <strong>Admin Username<\/strong>, <strong>Admin Password<\/strong>, and enter a valid <strong>Admin Email<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Install.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installation, you can access your WordPress dashboard at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_Before_Installing_WordPress\"><\/span>What You Need Before Installing WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting the installation, make sure you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An active domain name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A web hosting account with cPanel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to your cPanel dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A domain connected to your hosting account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An active SSL certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A working email address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your domain should already point to the correct hosting server. If it does not open or shows a DNS error, check the nameservers assigned to your domain through DNSchecker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should also check whether your website opens securely with HTTPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the domain does not open with HTTPS, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-activate-ssl-certificate\/\">activate the SSL certificate<\/a> before launching the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Install_WordPress_Using_Softaculous_Recommended\"><\/span>Method 1: Install WordPress Using Softaculous (Recommended)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous is an application installer available with many cPanel hosting accounts. It lets you install WordPress without manually downloading files or creating a database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The installer also provides options for automatic updates, backups, staging and WordPress management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_In_to_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 1: Log In to cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Recommended\"><\/span>Option 1 (Recommended)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kailash Cloud customers can access cPanel from the client area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your account and go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Services \u2192 My Services \u2192 Manage \u2192 Log in to cPanel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2\"><\/span>Option 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also access cPanel directly by visiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com:2083<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replace <code>yourdomain.com<\/code> with your actual domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your cPanel username and password to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png\" alt=\"Log in to cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-528x352.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1056x704.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-820x547.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-7-1240x827.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Log in to cPanel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Open_Softaculous_Apps_Installer\"><\/span>Step 2: Open Softaculous Apps Installer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After logging in to cPanel, scroll to the <strong>Software<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use the cPanel search bar and search for <strong>Softaculous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your cPanel layout, WordPress may appear directly under a section called <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1893\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Softaculous Apps Installer inside cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9.png 1893w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-1536x700.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-528x241.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-1056x481.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-820x374.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-9-1240x565.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1893px) 100vw, 1893px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Softaculous Apps Installer inside cPanel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Select_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 3: Select WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside Softaculous, choose <strong>WordPress<\/strong> from the list of available applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see an overview of WordPress, including its features, screenshots and available version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Install<\/strong> to open the installation form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1902\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"WordPress page inside Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.png 1902w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-1536x687.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-528x236.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-1056x472.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-820x367.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1-1240x555.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1902px) 100vw, 1902px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress page inside Softaculous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Choose_the_Installation_URL\"><\/span>Step 4: Choose the Installation URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous will ask where you want to install WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Protocol\"><\/span>Choose the Protocol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select: <code>https:\/\/<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your website uses both <code>www<\/code> and non <code>www<\/code> versions, choose the version you want to use permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/www.yourdomain.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most websites, the non-<code>www<\/code> version is shorter and easier to use. Either option is acceptable as long as you use it consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_Domain\"><\/span>Choose the Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the <strong>Domain<\/strong> where you want to install WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you select the correct domain if your cPanel account contains multiple domains or subdomains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Directory_Field\"><\/span>Check the Directory Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default Value by Softaculous is : <code>wp<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove this value when you want the website to open directly at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The directory field should remain empty for a main-domain installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only enter a directory such as <code>blog<\/code> when you intentionally want WordPress to open at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/blog<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving <code>wp<\/code> in the directory by mistake will install the website at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Select domain and installation directory in Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-1057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8.png 1900w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-528x231.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-1056x462.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-820x359.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-8-1240x542.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select domain and installation directory in Softaculous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Enter_Your_Website_Details\"><\/span>Step 5: Enter Your Website Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under <strong>Site Settings<\/strong>, enter the name and description of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Site_Name\"><\/span>Site Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your business, brand or website name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example: <code>Janesh Fashion Store<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Site_Description\"><\/span>Site Description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a short description of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>Quality clothing and accessories in Nepal<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change the site name and description later from the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous may also offer options such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable Multisite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable WordPress Cron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most beginners should leave these options unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress Multisite is only needed when you plan to manage several connected websites from one WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Site name and site description fields in Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10.png 836w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-528x464.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-10-820x721.png 820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Site name and site description fields in Softaculous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Create_Your_WordPress_Administrator_Account\"><\/span>Step 6: Create Your WordPress Administrator Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administrator account gives you complete control over your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admin username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Secure_Username\"><\/span>Choose a Secure Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not use predictable usernames such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>wordpress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose something unique that is difficult for another person to guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Strong_Password\"><\/span>Create a Strong Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a password containing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uppercase and lowercase letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 12 characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous can automatically generate a secure password for you. Save it in a trusted password manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enter_an_Active_Email_Address\"><\/span>Enter an Active Email Address<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use an email address that you check regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress may use this address for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Password resets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website update notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the email carefully before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12.png\" alt=\"Create WordPress administrator account\" class=\"wp-image-1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12.png 787w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-768x720.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-12-528x495.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create WordPress administrator account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Choose_the_Website_Language\"><\/span>Step 7: Choose the Website Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the language you want to use for your <strong>WordPress dashboard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nepali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>French<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selected language controls the WordPress dashboard, system messages and default interface text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change it later from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Settings \u2192 General \u2192 Site Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13.png\" alt=\"choose language\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13.png 819w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-13-528x188.png 528w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Choose Language<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_Select_Plugins_and_a_Theme\"><\/span>Step 8: Select Plugins and a Theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous may offer optional plugins during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see options such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loginizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit Login Attempts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic Editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact form plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page builders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install only the plugins you need. You can always install additional plugins later from the WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous may also allow you to select a theme. You can choose one during installation or continue with the default WordPress theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid installing several plugins and themes before deciding how you want to build the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1562\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme.png\" alt=\"Select Plugin and Theme\" class=\"wp-image-1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme.png 1562w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-1024x336.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-768x252.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-1536x503.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-528x173.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-1056x346.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-820x269.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Select-Plugin-and-Theme-1240x406.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1562px) 100vw, 1562px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select Plugin and Theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_Configure_Advanced_Options\"><\/span>Step 9: Configure Advanced Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> if you want to review the database and update settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table prefix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup frequency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup rotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most users can keep the automatically generated database name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Table_Prefix\"><\/span>Change the Table Prefix<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The default WordPress table prefix is usually: <code>wp_<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous may automatically generate a different prefix. Keeping the generated prefix is suitable for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Automatic_Updates\"><\/span>Enable Automatic Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may enable updates for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Themes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automatic security and minor WordPress updates are useful for keeping your website protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an established business website or online store, create a backup before major updates. This gives you a way to restore the website if an update causes a compatibility problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configure_Automatic_Backups\"><\/span>Configure Automatic Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your hosting package supports Softaculous backups, choose a suitable backup frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical setup could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Backup frequency: Once a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup rotation: Two or three backups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not rely on only one backup stored inside the same hosting account. Important websites should also have an external backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1571\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings.png\" alt=\"Advanced options and automatic backup settings\" class=\"wp-image-1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings.png 1571w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-1024x503.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-768x377.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-1536x755.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-528x259.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-1056x519.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-820x403.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Advanced-options-and-automatic-backup-settings-1240x609.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1571px) 100vw, 1571px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Advanced options and automatic backup settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10_Install_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 10: Install WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the installation details carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protocol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous will now create the database, download WordPress and configure the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not close or refresh the page during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the installation is complete, Softaculous will display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your website URL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your WordPress admin URL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1615\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204.png\" alt=\"Successful WordPress installation message\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204.png 1615w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-1536x739.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-528x254.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-1056x508.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-820x395.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-11-e1785751668204-1240x597.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1615px) 100vw, 1615px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Successful WordPress installation message<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Log_In_to_WordPress\"><\/span>How to Log In to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access your WordPress dashboard, open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;yourdomain.com\/wp-login.php<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the administrator username and password created during the Softaculous installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the WordPress dashboard, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create pages and blog posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add plugins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change website settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review comments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard.png\" alt=\"WordPress login page and administrator dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-1074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-528x352.png 528w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-1056x704.png 1056w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-820x547.png 820w, https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WordPress-login-page-and-dashboard-1240x827.png 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WordPress login page and administrator dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Install_WordPress_Manually_in_cPanel\"><\/span>Method 2: Install WordPress Manually in cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous is the easiest option for most users. However, you can install WordPress manually when the automatic installer is unavailable or when you need more control over the files and database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official WordPress installation process involves downloading WordPress, creating a database, uploading the files and running the installation script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Download_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Download WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the latest WordPress ZIP file from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official WordPress website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not download WordPress from unknown or unofficial websites. Modified files may contain malware or unwanted code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Upload_WordPress_to_cPanel\"><\/span>Step 2: Upload WordPress to cPanel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to cPanel and open <strong>File Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to the document root of your domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the primary domain, this is usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>public_html<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Upload<\/strong> and select the WordPress ZIP file from your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the upload is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Return to <strong>File Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the ZIP file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Extract<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the extracted <code>wordpress<\/code> folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select all files and folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move them directly into <code>public_html<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following folders should appear directly inside <code>public_html<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><code>wp-admin<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>wp-content<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><code>wp-includes<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not leave the files inside <code>public_html\/wordpress<\/code> unless you want the website to open at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wordpress<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_MySQL_Database\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a MySQL Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return to the main cPanel dashboard and open <strong>MySQL Database Wizard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may also appear as <strong>Database Wizard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a new database and save its complete name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, create a database user and a strong password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assign the user to the database and select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All Privileges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will need them during the WordPress setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Run_the_WordPress_Installation\"><\/span>Step 4: Run the WordPress Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your domain in a browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose your preferred language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress will ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table prefix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database host is normally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>localhost<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep this value unless your hosting provider has given you a different database host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit the information and run the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Create_the_Administrator_Account\"><\/span>Step 5: Create the Administrator Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress may also show a search engine visibility option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave this option unchecked when your website is ready to appear in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can enable it temporarily if the website is still under development, but remember to disable it before launching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Install WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your manual WordPress installation is now complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installation, configure your permalinks, confirm HTTPS, remove the default content, install a lightweight theme and create a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your WordPress website will then be ready for design, content and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re building a small business website, portfolio, or blog, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/web-hosting-in-nepal\">shared web hosting<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashcloud.com\/wordpress-hosting-in-nepal\">WordPress hosting<\/a><\/strong> is usually the best place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, as your website grows, you may notice slower loading times, higher resource usage, or occasional performance issues. especially if you&#8217;re running an online store, a membership website, or using many plugins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In those cases, upgrading to a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/what-is\/vps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Private Server (VPS)<\/a><\/strong> gives you dedicated resources, better performance, and greater control over your hosting environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_WordPress_Installation_Problems\"><\/span>Common WordPress Installation Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WordPress_Opens_Inside_wp_or_wordpress\"><\/span>WordPress Opens Inside <code>\/wp<\/code> or <code>\/wordpress<\/code><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This happens when a directory was entered during the Softaculous installation or when the WordPress folder was uploaded without moving its contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a new installation, remove the incorrect installation and reinstall WordPress with the directory field empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a backup before deleting an existing website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Error_Establishing_a_Database_Connection\"><\/span>Error Establishing a Database Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This error normally means WordPress cannot connect to the database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Database name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database host<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database user privileges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For manual installations, these details are stored inside the <code>wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Website_Shows_a_Default_cPanel_Page\"><\/span>The Website Shows a Default cPanel Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your browser may be displaying a cached page, or a default <code>index.html<\/code> file may still exist inside <code>public_html<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear the browser cache and check the domain directory through File Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Website_Shows_%E2%80%9CNot_Secure%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The Website Shows \u201cNot Secure\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SSL certificate may not be active, or WordPress may still be using HTTP URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The SSL certificate is active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Address uses HTTPS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site Address uses HTTPS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTTPS redirection is enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Softaculous_Is_Missing\"><\/span>Softaculous Is Missing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous may not be available with every hosting provider or hosting plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search cPanel for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Installer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When no automatic installer is available, use the manual installation steps explained above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_WordPress_Login_Page_Does_Not_Open\"><\/span>The WordPress Login Page Does Not Open<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp-login.php<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it still does not open:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear your browser cache.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm WordPress is installed in the correct directory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether the domain points to the correct hosting account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporarily disable recently installed plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <code>.htaccess<\/code> file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_install_WordPress_on_cPanel\"><\/span>How do I install WordPress on cPanel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to cPanel, open Softaculous Apps Installer, select WordPress, click Install Now, choose your domain, create an administrator account and click Install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Softaculous_free_to_use\"><\/span>Is Softaculous free to use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softaculous is included with many cPanel hosting packages. Whether it is available depends on the hosting provider and plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_remove_wp_from_the_directory_field\"><\/span>Should I remove <code>wp<\/code> from the directory field?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Remove <code>wp<\/code> when you want WordPress to open directly on your main domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the directory field empty for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a directory only when you intentionally want a URL such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_WordPress_admin_login_URL\"><\/span>What is the WordPress admin login URL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The default login URL is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_create_a_database_when_using_Softaculous\"><\/span>Do I need to create a database when using Softaculous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Softaculous automatically creates and connects the database during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You only need to create a database yourself when installing WordPress manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_install_WordPress_on_a_subdomain\"><\/span>Can I install WordPress on a subdomain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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