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Log in to your cPanel account: To install WordPress using Softaculous, you first need to log in to your cPanel account provided by your web hosting provider.
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Navigate to Softaculous: Once you’re logged in to your cPanel account, scroll down to the “Software” section and click on the “Softaculous” icon.
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Find WordPress: In the Softaculous dashboard, click on the “WordPress” icon under the “Top Scripts” section or find it by using the search bar.
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Click on “Install”: Once you have found the WordPress script, click on the “Install” button to begin the installation process.
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Fill out installation details: In the installation page, you will be prompted to fill out various details about your WordPress website, including the domain name, directory, site name, and site description. You will also need to choose an admin username and password.
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Choose plugins and themes: Softaculous provides the option to install popular WordPress plugins and themes during the installation process. You can choose to install these or skip this step and install them later.
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Click “Install”: After you have filled out all the necessary details, click on the “Install” button to start the installation process.
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Wait for installation: Softaculous will now begin installing WordPress on your website. The installation process should only take a few minutes.
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Success! Once the installation is complete, Softaculous will provide you with a link to your new WordPress website. You can now log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and start customizing your website.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress using Softaculous.