How to Install WordPress in DirectAdmin using Softaculous

Updated on : Sep 17, 2020 Category : WordPress

WordPress is open source software you can use to create a beautiful website, blog, or app. It offers customizable designs, responsive websites, high performance. In this guide, we will show how to install WordPress in DirectAdmin using Softaculous Automated Installer.

Requirements to install WordPress in DirectAdmin

  • DirectAdmin account
  • WordPress manager by Softaculous

Procedure

  1. Log in to your DirectAdmin account.
  2. Add your domain to DirectAdmin under the Domain Setup section if not added. We will use yourdomain.com as an example in the guide.
  3. Scroll down to the Softaculous Apps Installer section and click on the WordPress icon.

install wordpress directadmin using softaculous

4. Softaculous Homepage with WordPress installation page will show up on your screen. Press the install now button.

softaculous install homepage

5. It will open a page asking for details. Choose the latest version of WordPress as it gives the latest features and comes with the latest security measures. Choose the domain for the installation.

select domain to install wordpress in directadmin

6. Fill in the admin username and password of your choice.

enter username and password

7. You can choose any theme of your choice. We will not choose any theme here and the default theme will be installed automatically.

theme selector

8. Click install button at the end of the page.

finish install wordpress directadmin

9. Once the installation is successful it will show a similar page on your screen.

Congratulations you have successfully installed WordPress on your domain.

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