{"id":1976,"date":"2021-05-31T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T05:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2023-07-20T12:41:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T07:11:05","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-on-vps-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-vps-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install WordPress On VPS Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/top-technical-requirements-for-your-ecommerce-websites\/\"><\/audio><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/top-technical-requirements-for-your-ecommerce-websites\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/top-technical-requirements-for-your-ecommerce-websites\/\">https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/top-technical-requirements-for-your-ecommerce-websites\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 30.3% of the top <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/blog\/entry\/wordpress-powers-25-percent-of-all-websites\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1000 websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online are WordPress powered. These statistics speak volumes about the popularity and preference for WordPress. Not only this, WordPress websites rank higher on Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be surprised to know that WordPress takes care of 80-90% of Google\u2019s crawling issues. If you choose to install WordPress on your <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/\">VPS hosting server<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can be a little challenging but not impossible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we will discuss how you can install WordPress on your VPS server. You can accomplish this using cPanel, automatic installation, or using CWP.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get into it straight away.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-managed-wordpress-hosting\/\"><b>A Complete Guide To Managed WordPress Hosting<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_WordPress_on_VPS_manually_using_cPanel\"><\/span><b>How to Install WordPress on VPS manually using cPanel.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Download_WordPress\"><\/span><b>Step 1 &#8211; Download WordPress.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s quite a simple and straightforward process. Begin by downloading the latest version of WordPress on their official website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1979\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Download WordPress\" width=\"1360\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress.png 1360w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress-670x273.png 670w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-WordPress-1060x432.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/vps-hosting-vs-dedicated-hosting-6-key-factors-to-consider\/\"><b>VPS Hosting VS. Dedicated Hosting \u2013 6 Key Factors To Consider.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Upload_WordPress_to_VPS\"><\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; Upload WordPress to VPS.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to upload the zip file, which has the contents required to install WordPress. Access your cPanel account to start the installation process. Bear in mind that you need to set up your cPanel if you have recently purchased the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can even upload these files using programs like CyberDuck, WinSCP, Bitkinex, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my opinion, the cPanel file manager tool is the best, but you can use whatever suits you best. cPanel is excellent for people who are not familiar with FTP applications or can\u2019t access them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your cPanel account and click on the file manager option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1980\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-File-Manager.png\" alt=\"Click on File Manager\" width=\"1007\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-File-Manager.png 1007w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-File-Manager-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-File-Manager-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-File-Manager-670x280.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, proceed to the public_html directory and click on the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1981\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/proceed-to-the-public_html-directory.png\" alt=\"proceed to the public_html directory\" width=\"325\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/proceed-to-the-public_html-directory.png 325w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/proceed-to-the-public_html-directory-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are doing this for the first time, you will have to create a website folder. Ignore this step if you have already created a folder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click on the +Folder option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1982\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Folder.png\" alt=\"Click on Folder\" width=\"309\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Folder.png 309w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Folder-169x300.png 169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name the folder and open it. Click on the upload option. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1983\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Upload.png\" alt=\"Click on Upload\" width=\"685\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Upload.png 685w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Upload-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-on-Upload-670x538.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click on the option called &#8211; Select file &amp; upload the zip file you downloaded initially.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1984\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-File.png\" alt=\"Click Select File\" width=\"990\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-File.png 990w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-File-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-File-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-File-670x342.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the zip file is fully uploaded, click on the link at the bottom, which says &#8211; Go back to \u201chome\/newhostitsmart\u201d (just an illustration). It will redirect you to the file directory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1985\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link.png\" alt=\"Go back Link\" width=\"1065\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link.png 1065w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link-670x279.png 670w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-back-Link-1060x442.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1065px) 100vw, 1065px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you reach the previous page, click reload, and it will show you the zip file you uploaded. Choose the zip file and click on the Extract option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1986\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Extract.png\" alt=\"Click Extract\" width=\"988\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Extract.png 988w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Extract-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Extract-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Extract-670x347.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, a popup will appear on your screen asking you to confirm the extract location. Be very careful when you choose the extract location. Once you have selected the proper location, click on the extract file option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1987\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Extract-File.png\" alt=\"Extract File\" width=\"497\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Extract-File.png 497w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Extract-File-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your file directory will now have WordPress. At this point, it is safe to delete the zip file from the directory.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/22-best-plugins-for-wordpress-in-2021\/\"><b>22 Best Plugins For WordPress In 2021<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%93_Move_WordPress_files_to_the_root_directory\"><\/span><b>Step 3 &#8211; Move WordPress files to the root directory.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations, you have all the WordPress files in possession, but the mission is far from over. You need to move them to the correct location. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the WordPress folder and select all the files inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1988\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-All.png\" alt=\"Click Select All\" width=\"730\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-All.png 730w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-All-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Select-All-670x382.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the move option, move all the files into the public_html directory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1989\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Move.png\" alt=\"Click Move\" width=\"851\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Move.png 851w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Move-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Move-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Move-670x346.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the move files option only after you have selected the correct location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Move-Files.png\" alt=\"Move Files\" width=\"609\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Move-Files.png 609w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Move-Files-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%93_Create_a_fresh_database\"><\/span><b>Step 4 &#8211; Create a fresh database.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have patience, my friend. We are almost at the end; it is time to create a fresh database. Go to cPanel and click on the MySQL Database Wizard option. It is mandatory to name the database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1991\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-to-MYSQL-Wizard.png\" alt=\"Go to MYSQL Wizard\" width=\"1010\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-to-MYSQL-Wizard.png 1010w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-to-MYSQL-Wizard-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-to-MYSQL-Wizard-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Go-to-MYSQL-Wizard-670x368.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a name like WP2021 or something like that because you need to remember it to complete the steps that come later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you name the database, click on the button &#8211; Next step. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1992\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Next-Step.png\" alt=\"Click Next Step\" width=\"702\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Next-Step.png 702w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Next-Step-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-Next-Step-670x507.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, create a username and password for the database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1993\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed.png\" alt=\"create a username and password\" width=\"512\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you complete these steps, click on the create user button. The next step is to choose the privileges you want for the account. To do this, click on the option &#8211; All privileges followed by the button &#8211; Next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1994\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-All-Privileges.png\" alt=\"Click All Privileges\" width=\"928\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-All-Privileges.png 928w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-All-Privileges-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-All-Privileges-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Click-All-Privileges-670x449.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awesome, you have successfully created the database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Jot down the database name, username, and password because you will need them to connect WordPress to the database.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wordpress-com-vs-wordpress-org-whats-the-difference\/\"><b>WordPress.Com Vs WordPress.Org \u2013 What\u2019s The Difference?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%93_Edit_the_wp-config-samplephp_File\"><\/span><b>Step 5 &#8211; Edit the wp-config-sample.php File.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the hard work you have put in to create a database is of no use if WordPress cannot use it. To make it possible for WordPress to use the database, you need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">edit the wp-config-sample.php file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you edit the wp-config-sample.php file? Access the public_html directory and select the wp-config-sample.php file. Now, right-click on the file and choose the edit option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suddenly, you will see a popup on your screen that provides options like download, view, edit, move and copy. To continue, click on the edit button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-1.png\" alt=\"edit button\" width=\"315\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-1.png 315w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-1-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the same file, you need to find and replace three specific lines to ensure that it connects with the database you created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, locate &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( \u2018DB_NAME\u2019, \u2018database_name_here\u2019 );<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, replace database_name_here with the name of your database.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( \u2018DB_USER\u2019, \u2018username_here\u2019 );<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, replace username_here with the username you created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, locate &#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( \u2018DB_PASSWORD\u2019, \u2018password_here\u2019 );<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace password_here with the password you created.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After locating and replacing everything, it brings us to the last hurdle. Copy and paste a fresh set of Salt keys from the WordPress API. Access the <\/span><b>Salt Key Generator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and copy all the contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, replace the salt key lines in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config-sample.php file with the contents you copied from the Salt Key Generator and save the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At last, you have to close the file. Post configuration, it is not a sample anymore. Hence, you need to rename it to wp-config.php.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%93_Install_WordPress\"><\/span><b>Step 6 &#8211; Install WordPress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can pat yourself on the back. After putting in all the hard work, all you need to do is visit your website and install WordPress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yourwebsite.com\/wp-admin\/install.php to do the needful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you know how to <\/span><b>install WordPress on the VPS server<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/using-wordpress-for-your-next-website-project-understanding-its-pros-and-cons\/\"><b>Using WordPress For Your Next Website Project? Understanding Its Pros And<\/b><\/a><b> Cons!<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_WordPress_on_VPS_through_cPanel_automatic_process\"><\/span><b>How to Install WordPress on VPS through cPanel (automatic process)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before opting for the automatic process, we need to keep in mind that we require the three things below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A domain name. For example &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A web hosting account that supports cPanel, PHP, and MySQL<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cPanel username and password.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/beginners-guide-cpanel\/\"><b>EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CPANEL \u2013 BEGINNER\u2019S GUIDE<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Log_on_to_your_cPanel_account\"><\/span><b>Step 1 &#8211; Log on to your cPanel account.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your domain name is <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that\u2019s associated with your hosting account, then log in to your browser and type <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com\/cPanel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, pull out the details of your username and password that you received when you signed up with your hosting provider. Enter those details as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1996\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-2.png\" alt=\"log in\" width=\"510\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-2.png 510w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-2-300x249.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Locate_Softaculous_apps_Installer\"><\/span><b>Step 2 &#8211; Locate Softaculous apps Installer.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you log in, you will see the cPanel dashboard. Find a text box that says &#8211; Find the functions by typing here. Type Softaculous in the box, and under Softaculous apps installer, you will find a host of scripts that it supports. WordPress would be one of them. Click on it and proceed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1997\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-3.png\" alt=\"Softaculous \" width=\"512\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-3.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-3-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%93_Choose_a_protocol_and_a_domain_name\"><\/span><b>Step 3 &#8211; Choose a protocol and a domain name.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you click on the WordPress icon, it will lead you to a new screen. The new screen will display details of the WordPress version you are about to install on your website. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceed to click on the install button. A new page will appear in front of you, which will guide you through the software installation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1998\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-4.png\" alt=\"Choose a protocol\" width=\"512\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-4.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-4-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your desired protocol. You can choose <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but understand that you can only use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have an SSL certificate for your domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you can choose your domain. You will come across a textbox labeled &#8211; In Directory. Leave it blank unless you want to install WordPress under a separate sub-folder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%93_Fill_out_details_of_your_WordPress_website\"><\/span><b>Step 4 &#8211; Fill out details of your WordPress website.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is an example of the website settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1999\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website.png\" alt=\"Fill out details of your WordPress website\" width=\"1083\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website.png 1083w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website-1024x525.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website-670x343.png 670w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-details-of-your-WordPress-website-1060x543.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, enter your website\u2019s name and also include a brief description. Choose an admin user name, password, and email address. You will require these credentials to into your WordPress admin account, so note down these details carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of a strong password to ensure the safety of your WordPress account. Now, select the language of your choice and proceed further.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%93_Choose_plugins_and_a_theme\"><\/span><b>Step 5 &#8211; Choose plugins and a theme.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to install some plugins, an option will appear in front of your screen. It is not mandatory to do so, but you can choose your desired theme if you would like to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2000\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme.png\" alt=\"Choose Your Theme\" width=\"1041\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme.png 1041w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Choose-Your-Theme-670x355.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1041px) 100vw, 1041px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to enter your email address when prompted. A textbox saying &#8211; \u201cEmail installation details to\u201d will appear in front of you; remember to enter your email details there. Now, click on the install button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Softaculous installer will verify all the details that you submitted and install WordPress on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon successful verification and installation, you will receive a confirmation on your registered email address. The message will be something like Congratulations; we have successfully installed WordPress on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress has been successfully installed on &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrative URL &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/wp-admin\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE &#8211; Softaculous is simply an automatic software installer, and you won\u2019t receive any support for individual software packages. For further assistance, you need to contact the respective software provider\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_%E2%80%93_Assess_the_performance_of_the_installation\"><\/span><b>Step 6 &#8211; Assess the performance of the installation.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type your administrative URL &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomainmychoice.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mydomainmychoice.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/wp-admin\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and log into your WordPress website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations, your installation process is now complete. Your WordPress dashboard will display numerous customization options, including theme changes, shortcut to creating blog posts, adding pages, enabling comments, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2001\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-5.png\" alt=\"installation \" width=\"512\" height=\"92\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-5.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-5-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can install WordPress on your website using cPanel quite easily. As seen above, there is no need to download the source code or painstakingly create a database step by step. Softaculous will do it all for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dashboard will give you an impressive overview of your website; you can personalize it to your liking and start uploading content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_WordPress_on_VPS_through_CWP_Automatic\"><\/span><b>How to Install WordPress on VPS through CWP (Automatic)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owing to WordPress\u2019s immense popularity, you might want to install it on your VPS server, especially when using CWP. Let\u2019s discuss how to install WordPress on your CentOS Web Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CWP installed &amp; configured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CWP user-created<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desired domain DNS records set up in Cloud DNS Manager or CWP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also configure CWP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_install_WordPress_through_CWP_Automatic\"><\/span><b>Steps to install WordPress through CWP. (Automatic)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log on to the CWP\u2019s user admin panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceed to the Add ons section, you will see the WordPress icon. Click on the same to begin the installation process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-6.png\" alt=\"addons\" width=\"512\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-6.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-6-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, we will also select the protocol, domain, and root directory for the WordPress installation. Focus on the content in the directory box because a tiny mistake can cause serious repercussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2.png\" alt=\"Select Protocols\" width=\"1295\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2.png 1295w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2-670x214.png 670w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Select-Protocols2-1060x339.png 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1295px) 100vw, 1295px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click install.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to List Accounts and navigate to the WordPress website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2004\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/List-Accounts.png\" alt=\"List Accounts\" width=\"138\" height=\"110\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, open USER DIR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2005\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/open-USER-DIR.png\" alt=\"open USER DIR\" width=\"351\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/open-USER-DIR.png 351w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/open-USER-DIR-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see a screen that provides options to select the language for your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2006\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-7.png\" alt=\"language \" width=\"331\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-7.png 331w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-7-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to fill out the website information and administrator login information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2007\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-the-website-information-and-administrator-login-information.png\" alt=\"Fill out the website information and administrator login information\" width=\"711\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-the-website-information-and-administrator-login-information.png 711w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-the-website-information-and-administrator-login-information-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Fill-out-the-website-information-and-administrator-login-information-670x711.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, click on the install button, and if everything goes smoothly, you will get this message &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success! WordPress has been installed. Thank you and enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2008\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-has-been-installed.png\" alt=\"WordPress has been installed\" width=\"902\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-has-been-installed.png 902w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-has-been-installed-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-has-been-installed-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/WordPress-has-been-installed-670x367.png 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have successfully installed WordPress, all you need to do is log in and manage your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_WordPress_on_CWP_Manual\"><\/span><b>How to Install WordPress on CWP. (Manual)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go through the steps to install WordPress on CWP. (a manual process)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the CWP panel and create a new account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2009\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-8.png\" alt=\"CWP panel\" width=\"512\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-8.png 512w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-8-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a MySQL database. First of all, find SQL services, choose MySQL manager and then click on &#8211; Create database and user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain SSH access to servers and run the below-mentioned commands.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CD \/home\/USERNAME\/public_html<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wget http:\/\/wordpress.org\/latest.tar.gz<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tar xvzf latest. Tar. gz<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mv WordPress\/*.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rm -rf WordPress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chown -R USERNAME: USERNAME *<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post WordPress installation, visit the domain name in any browser &amp; configure it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your language \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2010\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-9.png\" alt=\"language \" width=\"331\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-9.png 331w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-9-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4.2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Insert database details created during step 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><b>4.3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Fill out all the required information &amp; click on the button &#8211; Install WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2011\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-10.png\" alt=\"Install WordPress\" width=\"340\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-10.png 340w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/unnamed-10-279x300.png 279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>4.4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Post-installation, log in to the WordPress admin section.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2012\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0.png\" alt=\"log in to\" width=\"346\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0.png 346w, https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pasted-image-0-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-two-content-main\">\n<div class=\"row btcm-main\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n<div class=\"btcm-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"vps\" src=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vps.png\" alt=\"vps\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-9\">\n<p class=\"btcm-title\">VPS Hosting Offer<\/p>\n<p class=\"btcm-sdesc\">Have a giant website?<\/p>\n<p class=\"btcm-desc\">Sign up with our VPS hosting solution that fits your budget &amp; goals<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btcm-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/new.hostitsmart.com\/servers\/vps-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 About 30.3% of the top 1000 websites online are WordPress powered. 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