How to Manually install WordPress in CPanel

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to manually install WordPress in cPanel:

Step 1: Download WordPress

1. Go to the official WordPress website (wordpress.org).
2. Click on the “Download WordPress” button to get the latest version[2].
3. Save the WordPress.zip file to your local computer[1].

Step 2: Upload WordPress to Your Server

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Open the File Manager in cPanel.
3. Navigate to the “public_html” folder.
4. Click on “Upload” in the top toolbar.
5. Select the WordPress.zip file you downloaded and upload it[1].
6. Once uploaded, right-click on the file and select “Extract”[1].
7. Move all files from the extracted “wordpress” folder to the “public_html” folder[1].
8. Delete the empty “wordpress” folder and the .zip file[1].

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

1. In cPanel, find and select “MySQL Database Wizard”.
2. Choose a name for your new database.
3. Create a database user and password.
4. Assign all privileges to the user by checking the “All Privileges” box[1].
5. Note: Write down the database name, username, and password for later use.

Step 4: Configure WordPress

1. In the File Manager, locate the “wp-config-sample.php” file in your “public_html” folder.
2. Rename it to “wp-config.php”.
3. Right-click on “wp-config.php” and select “Edit”.
4. Find the following lines and update them with your database information:

   define('DB_NAME', 'database_name_here');
   define('DB_USER', 'username_here');
   define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password_here');

5. Save the changes and close the file[6].

Step 5: Run the Installation

1. Open a new browser tab and enter your domain name.
2. You should be redirected to the WordPress installation page.
3. Select your preferred language and click “Continue”[2].
4. On the next page, enter the following information:

• Site Title
• Username (avoid using “admin” for security reasons)
• Password
• Your Email

1. Choose whether you want search engines to index your site[6].
2. Click “Install WordPress”.

Step 6: Complete the Installation

1. After installation, you’ll see a success message.
2. Click the “Log In” button to access your new WordPress dashboard[6].

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress manually on your cPanel hosting account. You can now start customizing your website and adding content.

Remember to keep your WordPress installation, themes, and plugins up to date for security and optimal performance.

Citations:
[1] https://www.skyhosting.rs/portal/knowledgebase/263/how-to-install-wordpress-manually-on-cpanel.html?language=english
[2] https://wpzone.co/blog/how-to-manually-install-wordpress/
[3] https://hotframeworks.com/hosting/how-to-install-wordpress-on-cpanel/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSvKH_H6nK8
[5] https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/third-party/how-to-install-wordpress-with-cpanel/
[6] https://www.hostgator.com/help/article/how-to-install-wordpress-manually
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyMJjbEYL_U
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIhNlzLgF78