You can install WordPress on your hosting in a couple of minutes using the tools built into cPanel. We recommend WordPress Toolkit, which also helps you manage updates, backups, and security afterwards.
Method 1 (recommended): WordPress Toolkit
- Log in to cPanel (see How do I log in to cPanel?).
- Open WordPress Toolkit and click Install.
- Choose the domain (and folder, if any) where the site should live, and confirm https:// as the protocol.
- Set your site title, and an admin username, password, and email. Avoid using "admin" as the username.
- Click Install. When it finishes, your site is live and you can log in at https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
From WordPress Toolkit you can later run updates, create staging copies, take backups, and apply one-click security hardening.
Method 2: Softaculous
- In cPanel, open Softaculous Apps Installer and select WordPress.
- Click Install Now, choose your domain and protocol (https://), set the site name and admin details, and click Install.
Tip: if your site does not yet show a padlock over https://, make sure an SSL certificate is installed and turn on Force HTTPS (see Force HTTPS on your website). Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated to stay secure (see How do I secure my WordPress website?).
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