How to install WordPress

If you’re new to WordPress and web hosting, you may find the thought of installing WordPress yourself a little daunting. The good news is, once you get started, it’s actually pretty easy. In this guide we will cover everything you need to know in order to install WordPress on your web hosting account.

Before you begin, you will need:

• Access to a web server with PHP and MySQL. If you don’t have a web server set up yet, we recommend using WordPress Hosting.
• A text editor. We recommend using a simple text editor like Notepad++ (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac).
• FTP access to your web server. If you don’t have FTP set up yet, check out our FTP guide.

Step 1: Download WordPress

The first thing you need to do is download the WordPress files from WordPress.org. The latest version is always available here (ZIP) and here (tar.gz)

Step 2: Create a Database for WordPress

Next, you need to create a database for WordPress on your web server. If you’re not sure how to do this, contact your web host and they will be able to assist you.

Step 3: Upload the WordPress Files to Your Server

Once you have the database set up, you can upload the WordPress files to your server. We recommend using an FTP client like Filezilla for this.

Step 4: Run the WordPress Install Script

After the files are uploaded, you can run the WordPress install script by visiting your domain name in a web browser. This will take you through the process of setting up WordPress.

Step 5: Done!

That’s it! WordPress is now installed and ready to use. You can log in to the admin area by visiting yoursite.com/wp-admin.

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