How to Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account

Introduction

WordPress is the world's most popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40% of all websites. This guide will walk you through installing WordPress on your TSoftCloud hosting account using cPanel's Softaculous installer.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

An active hosting account with TSoftCloud

Access to your cPanel dashboard

A domain name pointed to your hosting account

Step 1: Access cPanel

Navigate to your hosting service

Click the "cPanel" button to access your control panel

Step 2: Locate Softaculous

In cPanel, scroll down to the "Software" section

Click on "Softaculous Apps Installer"

You'll see a list of available applications

Step 3: Install WordPress

Click on "WordPress" from the list of applications

Click the "Install Now" button

Configure your installation:

Installation Settings

Setting | Recommended Value |---------|-------------------| Protocol | https:// Domain | Select your domain Directory | Leave empty for root installation Database Name | Auto-generated

Site Settings

**Site Name**: Your website name

**Site Description**: A brief description

**Admin Username**: Choose a secure username (not "admin")

**Admin Password**: Use a strong password

**Admin Email**: Your email address

Step 4: Complete Installation

Review all settings

Click "Install" at the bottom of the page

Wait for the installation to complete (usually 1-2 minutes)

Step 5: Access Your New Site

After installation, you'll receive:

Your website URL: https://yourdomain.com

Admin URL: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Error establishing database connection"

Check your database credentials in wp-config.php

Ensure the database exists in cPanel

"White screen of death"

Enable debug mode in wp-config.php

Check for plugin conflicts

Need More Help?

If you encounter any issues during installation, our support team is available 24/7 to assist you.