Introduction
WordPress is the world's most popular content management system used for blogs, business websites, online stores, portfolios, and professional websites.
If your hosting account includes cPanel access, installing WordPress is quick and beginner-friendly using the Softaculous installer.
In this detailed tutorial, you will learn how to install WordPress on cPanel step-by-step using HostPeppy hosting.
What You Need Before Installing WordPress
- An active HostPeppy hosting account
- cPanel login credentials
- A connected domain name
- Stable internet connection
Step 1: Login to cPanel
Open your hosting control panel by visiting:
https://yourdomain.com/cpanel
Login using your cPanel username and password provided by HostPeppy.
Step 2: Open Softaculous Apps Installer
Inside cPanel, scroll down to the Software section.
Click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
You will see multiple applications available for one-click installation.
Step 3: Select WordPress
Click on the WordPress icon.
Then click the Install Now button.
Step 4: Configure WordPress Installation Settings
Fill in the following details carefully:
- Choose Protocol: Select https:// if SSL is enabled
- Choose Domain: Select your domain name
- Directory: Leave blank to install on main domain
- Site Name: Your website name
- Site Description: Short website description
- Admin Username: Choose secure username
- Admin Password: Use strong password
- Admin Email: Your email address
Step 5: Choose WordPress Theme
You can select a starter theme during installation or skip this step and install themes later from the WordPress dashboard.
Step 6: Install WordPress
Click on the Install button.
Softaculous will begin installing WordPress automatically.
The installation process usually completes within a few minutes.
Step 7: Access Your WordPress Dashboard
Once installation completes, you can login to WordPress using:
https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
Enter the admin username and password you created earlier.
Recommended WordPress Settings After Installation
- Install SSL certificate
- Change permalink structure to Post Name
- Install security plugins
- Configure website backups
- Install caching plugin for speed optimization
- Delete unused themes and plugins
Best Plugins to Install
- LiteSpeed Cache
- Rank Math SEO
- Wordfence Security
- UpdraftPlus Backup
- WPForms
Common WordPress Installation Issues
1. White Screen After Installation
This may happen because of PHP memory issues or plugin conflicts.
2. Database Connection Error
Verify your database credentials inside wp-config.php.
3. SSL Not Working
Wait for SSL propagation or enable SSL manually from hosting panel.
Need Help?
If you face any issues while installing WordPress on cPanel, the HostPeppy support team is available 24/7 to assist you.