Step-by-Step Installation
- Log into cPanel
- Find and click Softaculous Apps Installer
- Click the WordPress icon
- Click Install Now
- Fill in: your domain, site name, admin username, and a strong password
- Leave the directory field empty to install at root (yourdomain.com)
- Click Install — done in 60–90 seconds
Essential Plugins to Install After Setup
- LiteSpeed Cache — dramatically improves page load speed
- Wordfence Security — protects against malware and brute force
- UpdraftPlus — automated offsite backups
- Yoast SEO — on-page SEO optimisation
- WooCommerce — if you need an online store
Switching PHP Version
WordPress 6.x runs best on PHP 8.1 or 8.2. Switch via cPanel → Software → PHP Selector.
Tip: After installing WordPress, immediately go to Settings → Permalinks and set it to "Post name" for clean SEO-friendly URLs.