How to Install WordPress

Installing WordPress need not be a lengthy, painful process. In fact, many hosting plans at KnownHost include tools like cPanel, or DirectAdmin, and Softaculous which can make installation a breeze.

One of the quickest ways to install WordPress is via Softaculous. Follow the steps below to be up and running in just a few minutes.

1. Login to your control panel of choice (cPanel or DirectAdmin)
2. Click on Software → Softaculous (in cPanel)
3. Click on Blogs → WordPress (in Softaculous)
4. Click Install
5. Fill in the form (much will be prefilled)
   1. Install URL (leave default unless you want a different domain/path)
   2. In Directory - should be blank if you want the blog running on the default domain and not some subfolder
   3. Admin Username - pick a username for logging in to WordPress (do not use admin or your control panel username)
   4. Admin Password - pick a secure password (using upper/lower/number/punctuation)
   5. Admin Email - your real email address (handy for password resets and notifications)
   6. Select Language - choose one you speak
6. Click Install
7. Wait for the confirmation message after the install completes