How do I install WordPress using Softaculous

Before you start the WordPress installation, please ensure you’ve installed a LetsEncrypt SSL certificate (or installed your own SSL if you have one) – so that certificate will serve your site over HTTPS.

1. From within your cPanel, scroll down to the SOFTWARE section and click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
2. Often WordPress is displayed within the Top Scripts section – just click on the logo – but if not, you can type WordPress into the search field and then click it in the list on the left.
   
   
3. Click the Install Now button to continue to the data collection screen.
   
   
4. This is quite a long screen, so we will run through it section by section.
5. Assuming you have an SSL certificate in place – choose the HTTPS:// variant – either with or without the www. Select the correct domain next. If you specify a Directory, your site will be served from there.
6. Site Settings
   Enter a Site Name and Site Description – these are used throughout your site – they can be altered later within WordPress (Settings > General from the WordPress admin menu).
7. Admin Account
   
   
   You’ll find a pre-entered Admin Username & Password
   
   We strongly recommend changing the Admin Username from admin – but be sure to only use upper & lowercase letters and numbers.
   
   Also, set a strong Admin Password – you can use the key icon to generate a strong password for you.
   
   Ensure you note the login details and/or store them in a secure place.
8. Choose Language & Select Plug-ins
   
   
   Select your Language from the drop-down.
   
   You can choose to install either of the additional plug-ins by ticking the boxes if you wish.
9. Advanced Options & Select Theme
   
   You can choose to install a theme from the list selected. WordPress comes with a selection of default themes pre-installed.
   
   Below the install button, you will see a field where you can enter an email address – this is where the installation details will be emailed upon completion. This is optional.
   
   Click the Install button to complete the installation of WordPress.
10. Congratulations
    
    Once the installation completes you’ll see two web addresses. The first is the new site address – click this to view your newly installed site.
    
    The second is a link to the WordPress admin login. You’ll need your Admin Username and Password to log in here to access your WordPress dashboard.

Your WordPress install is now complete.