How do I install WordPress on cPanel?

You can install WordPress on your hosting account using either Softaculous or WP Toolkit inside cPanel. Follow any of the methods below:

Method 1: Install WordPress Using Softaculous

1. Log in to your cPanel
2. Scroll down to Softaculous Apps Installer
3. Click the WordPress icon
4. Click Install

You’ll see an installation form. Fill it as follows:

Installation Settings

• Choose Protocol: http, https, http://www, or https://www
  (Use https if SSL is installed)

• Choose Domain: Select your domain

• In Directory

  • Leave blank to install on the main domain (example.com)
  • Enter a folder name to install in a subdirectory (example.com/blog)

Site Settings

• Site Name: Enter your website name
• Site Description: Briefly describe your site

Admin Account

• Admin Username: Create your WordPress login username
• Admin Password: Create or generate a secure password
  (Use the key icon to auto-generate)
• Admin Email: Enter your admin email

Language

• Select Language: Choose your preferred language (English is default)

Click Install. When completed, you’ll see a success message with your site and admin login URL.

Method 2: Install WordPress Using WP Toolkit

1. Login to cPanel
2. Locate and open WP Toolkit
3. Click Install WordPress
4. Select your domain and installation settings
5. Configure admin username, password, and email
6. Click Install

WP Toolkit also allows you to:

• Manage WordPress securely
• Enable smart security tools
• Clone, stage, and back up WordPress
• Manage plugins and themes easily

Once installation completes using either method, your WordPress site will be ready to use. Let me know if you’d like this formatted as a knowledgebase article or made simpler for beginners.