How to Install WordPress Using Softaculous (1-Click Install)
The fastest way to launch a blog, business site, portfolio or online store.
What is WordPress?
WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform. It powers blogs, corporate websites, ecommerce stores, online forums and more — without needing to write any code.
Step-by-Step Installation
- Login to your cPanel account
- Scroll down to Softaculous Apps Installer
- Click the WordPress icon
- Click Install Now
- Choose Installation URL
- Leave “in directory” field blank if you want WordPress on your main domain
- Fill in website name & description
- Enter admin username, password, and email
- Select database & auto-update options
- Click Install
After Installation
Your WordPress admin login URL will be something like:
yourdomain.com/wp-adminRecommended First Steps
- Install a modern theme (Astra, Blocksy, Kadence, etc.)
- Create essential pages: Home, About, Contact, Blog
- Install plugins
- SEO – RankMath or Yoast
- Security – Wordfence
- Backups – UpdraftPlus
