What is WordPress and how to install it from cPanel?

WordPress is a free and open-source Content Management System (CMS) that allows you to easily create and manage websites. It’s incredibly popular due to its user-friendly interface and extensive functionalities. Here’s a breakdown of what WordPress offers:

• Easy to Use: Even with limited technical knowledge, WordPress allows you to build and manage your website through a user-friendly dashboard.
• Themes and Plugins: A vast library of free and paid themes provides a wide range of design options for your website. Similarly, plugins extend WordPress’s core functionalities, letting you add features like contact forms, galleries, e-commerce capabilities, and much more.
• Content Management: WordPress excels at content creation and management. You can easily create and publish blog posts, pages, and media galleries, and manage user comments.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Friendly: WordPress is built with SEO in mind, making it easier for your website to rank higher in search engine results.

Installing WordPress from cPanel

There are two main ways to install WordPress on your website:

Method 1: Using Softaculous App Installer (Recommended):

Softaculous is a popular application installer tool often included within cPanel. It streamlines the WordPress installation process and offers additional configuration options. Here’s a general guideline:

1. Access cPanel: Log in to your web hosting provider’s control panel using your cPanel credentials.
2. Locate Softaculous: Navigate to the “Software” section within cPanel and find the Softaculous App Installer icon.
3. Search for WordPress: In the Softaculous interface, use the search bar to find “WordPress.”
4. Click “Install Now”: Locate the WordPress icon and click on the “Install Now” button.
5. Configure Installation: Softaculous will guide you through the installation process with various options. Here are some key settings to consider:
   • Choose Installation URL: Select the domain name or directory where you want to install WordPress.
   • Site Settings: Provide your desired website title, admin username, password, and email address.
   • Advanced Options: Depending on your needs, you might have options for selecting a specific language or version of WordPress.
6. Complete the Installation: Once you’ve configured the settings, click on the “Install” button to initiate the WordPress installation process. Softaculous will handle the technical aspects and notify you upon successful completion.

Method 2: Manual WordPress Installation:

This method involves downloading WordPress core files, uploading them to your server, and creating a database. It requires more technical knowledge compared to Softaculous.

1. Download WordPress: Visit the official WordPress website (https://wordpress.org/download/) and download the latest version of the software as a zipped file.
2. Upload Files to Server: Use an FTP client to connect to your web hosting server and upload the unzipped WordPress files to your desired directory (usually the public_html folder).
3. Create a Database: Through cPanel, create a MySQL database and a database user with appropriate permissions to access the database.
4. Run the Installation Script: Access your website’s domain name in your web browser (e.g., [invalid URL removed]). This will initiate the WordPress installation process where you’ll provide your website title, admin username, password, and database connection details.
5. Complete the Installation: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WordPress installation.

Important Note:

• The specific steps and interface might vary slightly depending on your cPanel version and web hosting provider.
• If you encounter any difficulties during the installation process, it’s recommended to contact your hosting provider