How to Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account

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Every Electric Kitten plan includes a one-click installer for WordPress and dozens of other apps. It creates the database and configures everything for you.

Install WordPress

1. Log in to cPanel and find the app installer in the Software section (it may be called Softaculous Apps Installer or WordPress Manager).
2. Choose WordPress and click Install.
3. Under Choose Installation URL, pick https:// and your domain. Leave the directory empty to install at your main address, or enter a folder name like blog.
4. Set your Site Name, Admin Username, a strong Admin Password and your Admin Email.
5. Click Install.

When it finishes, you’ll see links to your new site and its dashboard (yourdomain.com/wp-admin).

Keep it secure

• Use a unique admin username — never admin.
• Keep WordPress, themes and plugins updated.
• Only install plugins you actually use, from trusted sources.
• Download a backup before major updates.

Tip: Prefer us to set it up? Our team can install and configure WordPress for you — just open a ticket.

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