How to Install WordPress via cPanel

Introduction

Installing WordPress via cPanel is one of the fastest and easiest ways to launch a new website. Whether you're building a blog, portfolio, or business site, cPanel provides user-friendly tools like Softaculous or WordPress Toolkit that automate the setup process — no coding required.

This guide will walk you through step-by-step how to install WordPress from your cPanel dashboard.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure:

• You have access to your hosting account's cPanel

• Your domain name is connected to the server

• Your hosting plan includes Softaculous or WordPress Toolkit

Method 1: Install WordPress Using Softaculous

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

1. Visit your hosting account’s cPanel login page (e.g., yourdomain.com/cpanel)

2. Enter your username and password to access the dashboard

Step 2: Launch Softaculous

1. Scroll down to the Software section

2. Click on “Softaculous Apps Installer” or directly select WordPress

Step 3: Begin Installation

1. Click the “Install Now” button

2. Choose installation details:

   • Protocol: http:// or https:// (use HTTPS if you have SSL)

   • Domain: Select the domain where you want WordPress installed

   • Directory: Leave blank to install in the root directory (e.g., yourdomain.com)

   • Site Name and Description: Customize your site title and tagline

   • Admin Username/Password: Set your login credentials (use a strong password)

   • Admin Email: Add a valid email for password recovery

3. Optional:

   • Select a theme (you can change this later)

   • Enable Auto Upgrade options if you prefer automatic updates

Step 4: Install

Click “Install” at the bottom of the page. The installer will run and complete within a few seconds.

Step 5: Access Your Site

After the installation is complete, you’ll see links like:

• Admin URL: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

• Site URL: https://yourdomain.com

Log in using the admin username and password you just set.

Method 2: Install WordPress via WordPress Toolkit (if available)

Step 1: Open WordPress Toolkit in cPanel

1. From the cPanel dashboard, go to the “WordPress Toolkit” under the Applications section

Step 2: Click “Install WordPress”

1. Choose the domain and installation path

2. Configure:

   • Admin login credentials

   • Site title

   • Language and plugin options

3. Enable automatic updates if desired

Step 3: Install and Launch

Click “Install”. Once complete, use the admin link to access your dashboard and begin building your site.

Troubleshooting Tips

Conclusion

Installing WordPress via cPanel is simple and quick with tools like Softaculous and WordPress Toolkit. Once installed, you can start customizing your website with themes, plugins, and content from the WordPress dashboard.