{"id":791010,"date":"2024-05-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/?p=791010"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:36:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:36:32","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-install-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress (5 Easy Methods)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you not sure how to install WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re setting up your blog, a business website, or a personal portfolio, WordPress can help you create a great website. But, it can be tricky to understand how it works and how to install it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, I&#8217;ll show you how to install WordPress! I\u2019ve included a few different methods, so you can choose one that meets your skill level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress installation ranges from beginner-friendly one-click setups to advanced manual installations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most web hosting providers offer automatic WordPress installation through their control panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local installations let you test and develop WordPress sites without affecting live servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress Multisite allows managing multiple websites under one installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools like Duplicator can speed up repetitive WordPress installations for developers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can install WordPress for free using local development environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-an-introduction-to-wordpress\">What Is WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-to-install-wordpress\">How to Install WordPress<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-method-1-install-wordpress-using-your-web-host\">Method 1. Install WordPress Using Your Web Host<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-method-2-install-wordpress-using-cpanel\">Method 2. Install WordPress Using cPanel<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-method-3-install-wordpress-locally\">Method 3. Install WordPress Locally<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-method-4-install-wordpress-multisite\">Method 4. Install WordPress Multisite<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-method-5-manually-install-wordpress\">Method 5. Manually Install WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-speed-up-wordpress-installations-with-duplicator\">Speed Up WordPress Installations with Duplicator<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-faqs-about-installing-wordpress\">FAQs about Installing WordPress<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-an-introduction-to-wordpress\">What Is WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is an open-source Content Management System (CMS) that powers millions of websites worldwide. Its user-friendly interface and extensive library of themes and plugins make it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced developers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start a blog, an online store, or a professional website, WordPress can be a great option. But, before you can start building your dream website, you first need to know how to install WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-how-to-install-wordpress\">How to Install WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember when I first installed WordPress, feeling overwhelmed by the technicality of it all. Don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ll guide you through the installation process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Method 1: Install WordPress Using Your Web Host<\/strong>: One-click installations through hosting providers like Bluehost, HostGator, SiteGround, and WP Engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Method 2: Install WordPress Using cPanel<\/strong>: Auto-installer scripts like Softaculous, QuickInstall, and Fantastico are available in hosting control panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Method 3: Install WordPress Locally<\/strong>: Set up WordPress on your computer using LocalWP, MAMP, WAMP, or XAMPP for testing and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Method 4: Install WordPress Multisite<\/strong>: Create a network of multiple WordPress sites under one installation for easier management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Method 5: Manually Install WordPress<\/strong>: Download files from WordPress.org and upload via FTP for complete control over the installation process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-method-1-install-wordpress-using-your-web-host\">Method 1. Install WordPress Using Your Web Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a beginner, one easy way to install WordPress is with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/best-wordpress-hosting\/\">web hosting provider<\/a>. These companies provide server space and resources for your new website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sign up, you&#8217;ll choose a hosting plan that meets your needs. Then, pick a unique domain name, which is the URL for your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a WordPress hosting provider, you&#8217;ll usually be able to install WordPress in just one click. You won&#8217;t have to go through a complicated setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, every web host installs WordPress differently. So, let&#8217;s walk through some of the most popular options. Feel free to skip to your web host and follow those specific steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-on-bluehost\">Installing WordPress with Bluehost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, <a aria-label=\"Bluehost (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/visit\/bluehost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\">Bluehost<\/a> is the best WordPress hosting provider. It&#8217;s affordable and user-friendly, so you can easily get your new site up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose Bluehost, give your site a name and tagline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Site-Title.jpeg\" alt=\"WordPress site title\" class=\"wp-image-727088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Site-Title.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Site-Title-50x26.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, you&#8217;ll also need a domain name. You can also install some free WordPress plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/monsterinsights-review\/\">MonsterInsights<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wpforms-review\/\">WPForms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Select-Domain.jpeg\" alt=\"Select domain for WordPress site\" class=\"wp-image-727089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Select-Domain.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WP-Select-Domain-50x27.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, Bluehost automatically installs WordPress. You&#8217;ll immediately get your login information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-WordPress-Installation.png\" alt=\"Finished WordPress installation\" class=\"wp-image-727090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-WordPress-Installation.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Finished-WordPress-Installation-50x25.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To access your WordPress dashboard, go to <strong>My Sites \u00bb Manage Site \u00bb Log into WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bluehost-Log-Into-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Bluehost log into WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-727091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bluehost-Log-Into-WordPress.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Bluehost-Log-Into-WordPress-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This takes you to your dashboard, which you can use to edit your new site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-on-hostgator\">Installing WordPress with HostGator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/visit\/hostgator\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HostGator (opens in a new tab)\">HostGator<\/a> is another popular hosting provider. It&#8217;s on our list of the best web hosts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install WordPress with HostGator, sign into your hosting account. Under <strong>Software<\/strong>, click on <strong>QuickInstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-QuickInstall.png\" alt=\"HostGator QuickInstall\" class=\"wp-image-791018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-QuickInstall.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-QuickInstall-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see a few different Content Management Systems (CMS) to choose from. Select <strong>WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-WordPress-Installer.png\" alt=\"HostGator WordPress installer\" class=\"wp-image-791019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-WordPress-Installer.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-WordPress-Installer-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the domain name that you created when you signed up. In most cases, you can leave the directory field blank. This will install WordPress on your root domain (ex: Duplicator.com).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Select-Domain.png\" alt=\"HostGator select domain name\" class=\"wp-image-791020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Select-Domain.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Select-Domain-50x24.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, fill out the new site&#8217;s name. You&#8217;ll also need to set up an admin user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Install-Settings.png\" alt=\"HostGator WordPress install settings\" class=\"wp-image-791022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Install-Settings.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Install-Settings-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, click on <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This starts the new WordPress installation! When it&#8217;s finished, you can use your new username and password to log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Finished-Install.png\" alt=\"HostGator finished WordPress installation\" class=\"wp-image-791023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Finished-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/HostGator-Finished-Install-50x24.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-on-siteground\">Installing WordPress with SiteGround<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/siteground\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"SiteGround (opens in a new tab)\">SiteGround<\/a> is a web host with great support and speed. If you choose this hosting service, find <strong>Websites \u00bb New Website<\/strong> in your control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-Website.png\" alt=\"Create new website with SiteGround\" class=\"wp-image-791026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-Website.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-Website-50x19.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already purchased a domain name, select <strong>Existing Domain<\/strong>. However, you can also register a new one or a temporary domain. I&#8217;ll be using an existing domain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Existing-Domain.png\" alt=\"Select existing SiteGround domain name\" class=\"wp-image-791030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Existing-Domain.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Existing-Domain-50x26.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your domain name and hit <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/siteground-choose-domain.png\" alt=\"Choose SiteGround domain name\" class=\"wp-image-791032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/siteground-choose-domain.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/siteground-choose-domain-50x12.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on <strong>Start New Website<\/strong>. Below this, select <strong>WordPress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-WordPress-Install.png\" alt=\"New WordPress install with SiteGround\" class=\"wp-image-791034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-WordPress-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-New-WordPress-Install-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, add your email address and password that you want to use for logins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-WP-Login.png\" alt=\"SiteGround WordPress login\" class=\"wp-image-791037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-WP-Login.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-WP-Login-50x13.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SiteGround will then offer you a few extra add-on features, but you don&#8217;t have to use them. To install WordPress, scroll to the bottom and hit <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Finish-WP-Install.png\" alt=\"Finish WordPress installation with SiteGround\" class=\"wp-image-791038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Finish-WP-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Finish-WP-Install-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the other options on this list, SiteGround will set up WordPress for you. Then, you can log into your new admin dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Admin-Login.png\" alt=\"SiteGround WordPress admin login\" class=\"wp-image-791039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Admin-Login.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/SiteGround-Admin-Login-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-on-wp-engine\">Installing WordPress with WP Engine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer managed WordPress hosting, you might like <a aria-label=\"WP Engine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/visit\/wpengine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noreferrer noopener\">WP Engine<\/a>. Essentially, it will take care of technical tasks like speed optimization, security, updates, and backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install WordPress with WP Engine, click on <strong>Sites \u00bb Add site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-WP-Engine-Site.png\" alt=\"Create new site on WP Engine\" class=\"wp-image-791041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-WP-Engine-Site.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-WP-Engine-Site-50x21.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the <strong>Add Production<\/strong> tab. Give it a name and hit <strong>Create environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Production-Environment.png\" alt=\"WP Engine production environment\" class=\"wp-image-791042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Production-Environment.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Production-Environment-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is all you need to install WordPress! Since WP Engine is a managed host, the steps are much simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new login credentials will be on the <strong>WordPress Admin<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Admin-Login.png\" alt=\"Log into WordPress site with WP Engine\" class=\"wp-image-791043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Admin-Login.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-Admin-Login-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your new domain name isn&#8217;t pointing to the site yet. To do this, find the IP address and CNAME under the new <strong>Environment stats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-DNS-Info.png\" alt=\"WP Engine DNS information\" class=\"wp-image-791044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-DNS-Info.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WP-Engine-DNS-Info-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you&#8217;ll need to use a domain registrar like Domain.com. Log in and navigate to <strong>DNS &amp; Nameservers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Domaincom-DNS-Records.png\" alt=\"Domain.com DNS records\" class=\"wp-image-791045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Domaincom-DNS-Records.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Domaincom-DNS-Records-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beside the the <strong>A<\/strong> record with the <strong>@<\/strong> name, click <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Edit-DNS-Record.png\" alt=\"Edit DNS record\" class=\"wp-image-791048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Edit-DNS-Record.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Edit-DNS-Record-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the IP address from WP Engine and update the DNS record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-DNS-Record.png\" alt=\"Add IP address to DNS record\" class=\"wp-image-791049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-DNS-Record.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-DNS-Record-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to find a CNAME record named <strong>www<\/strong>. If so, open and edit it. However, you can create a new DNS record if you don&#8217;t have one already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>Content<\/strong> field, add the CNAME subdomain from WP Engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Add-CNAME-DNS-Record.png\" alt=\"Add CNAME DNS record\" class=\"wp-image-791053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Add-CNAME-DNS-Record.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Add-CNAME-DNS-Record-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you&#8217;ve pointed your domain name to the WP Engine site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-method-2-install-wordpress-using-cpanel\">Method 2. Install WordPress Using cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many web hosts include cPanel in their services. This software allows you to complete different <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wordpress-maintenance\/\">management tasks<\/a> for your website and server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>cPanel often has auto-installer scripts for WordPress. However, each hosting company might prefer a different auto-installer script.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular auto-installer scripts in cPanel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Softaculous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QuickInstall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fantastico<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s install WordPress with all of these options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-with-softaculous\">Installing WordPress with Softaculous<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a web host like SiteGround or InMotion Hosting, your control panel will include Softaculous. This auto-installer script can install WordPress for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cPanel, go to the <strong>AutoInstallers<\/strong> section and click on <strong>Softaculous<\/strong>. You can also use the <strong>WordPress Installer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-Softaculous.png\" alt=\"Open Softaculous in cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-791055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-Softaculous.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-Softaculous-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This opens Softaculous. Be sure to click on the <strong>Install<\/strong> tab.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Install-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Install WordPress with Softaculous\" class=\"wp-image-791056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Install-WordPress.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Install-WordPress-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Protocol, choose <strong>http:\/\/<\/strong> or <strong>http:\/\/www.<\/strong> If your site has <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-migrate-from-http-to-https\/\">SSL and HTTPS<\/a>, use <strong>https:\/\/<\/strong> or <strong>https:\/\/www.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll probably want to install WordPress in your domain&#8217;s root directory (example.com), so leave the <strong>In Directory<\/strong> field blank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can scroll to the <strong>Site Settings<\/strong>. Here, add a site name and description. You&#8217;ll also need an admin username, password, and email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Site-Settings.png\" alt=\"Softaculous site settings\" class=\"wp-image-791057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Site-Settings.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Site-Settings-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bottom of the page, you&#8217;ll see extra optional settings. After reviewing these, hit <strong>Install<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Optional-Settings.png\" alt=\"Softaculous optional settings\" class=\"wp-image-791058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Optional-Settings.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Optional-Settings-50x28.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Softaculous will then take a few minutes to install WordPress. Once the progress bar is at 100%, access your admin area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Finished-WP-Install.png\" alt=\"Softaculous finished WordPress installation\" class=\"wp-image-791059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Finished-WP-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Softaculous-Finished-WP-Install-50x21.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-with-quickinstall\">Installing WordPress with QuickInstall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Other hosts like HostGator use QuickInstall, another auto-installer. I&#8217;ll show you screenshots from HostGator&#8217;s dashboard, but this process will be similar for any host that uses QuickInstall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Software<\/strong> section of your cPanel dashboard, find <strong>QuickInstall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Icon.png\" alt=\"Open QuickInstall in cPanel\" class=\"wp-image-791062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Icon.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Icon-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, click on the <strong>WordPress<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Install WordPress with QuickInstall\" class=\"wp-image-791064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-WordPress.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-WordPress-50x29.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to other auto-installers, leave the directory field blank if you want to install WordPress on your root domain. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out the main details for your site and administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Site-Settings.png\" alt=\"QuickInstall site settings\" class=\"wp-image-791066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Site-Settings.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Site-Settings-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you hit <strong>Install<\/strong>, QuickInstall will install WordPress for your site. Use your login details to access the new site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Finished-Install.png\" alt=\"Finished WordPress installation with QuickInstall\" class=\"wp-image-791067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Finished-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/QuickInstall-Finished-Install-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-installing-wordpress-with-fantastico\">Installing WordPress with Fantastico<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fantastico is another popular auto-installer script for WordPress. If your host uses it, you can find Fantastico in the <strong>Software<\/strong> section of cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-Icon.png\" alt=\"Open Fantastico\" class=\"wp-image-791070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-Icon.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-Icon-50x20.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">I&#8217;ll be using Fantastico F3 in this tutorial. Even if you have a different version, the installation steps will be very similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Fantastico, you can install many different web applications. So, you&#8217;ll need to search for <strong>Blogs<\/strong>. Then, find <strong>WordPress<\/strong> and install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WordPress-Install.png\" alt=\"Fantastico WordPress install\" class=\"wp-image-791071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WordPress-Install.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WordPress-Install-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose your domain name. Add user information for an administrator user role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WP-Site-Settings.png\" alt=\"Fantastico WordPress install settings\" class=\"wp-image-791072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WP-Site-Settings.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Fantastico-WP-Site-Settings-50x36.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now Fantastico will install WordPress on your domain (or the directory you specified).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-method-3-install-wordpress-locally\">Method 3. Install WordPress Locally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also install WordPress on your local computer. Using a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/local-development-environment\/\">local development environment<\/a>, you can build and customize a WordPress site without having to set up a live server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local installations allow you to easily experiment with WordPress without any consequences. You can test code, try out new plugins, design custom themes, and much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a WordPress site set up, you won&#8217;t want to perform dangerous changes on the live server. In this case, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-move-live-wordpress-site-to-localhost\/\">migrate a copy of your site to a localhost<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, set up a local WordPress installation from scratch. <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-local-by-flywheel\/\">LocalWP<\/a> offers one of the easiest ways to set up new local sites. Start by creating a new site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Add-New-LocalWP-Site.png\" alt=\"Add new LocalWP site\" class=\"wp-image-643733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Add-New-LocalWP-Site.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Add-New-LocalWP-Site-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the local site a name and continue to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Site-Name.png\" alt=\"Local site name\" class=\"wp-image-643735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Site-Name.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Site-Name-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LocalWP has preferred settings for local sites. However, you can also customize the PHP version, web server, and MySQL version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Preferred-Local-Site.png\" alt=\"LocalWP preferred local site\" class=\"wp-image-643762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Preferred-Local-Site.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Preferred-Local-Site-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, enter your local site&#8217;s username, password, and email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Login.png\" alt=\"LocalWP WordPress login\" class=\"wp-image-643739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Login.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-Login-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>LocalWP will automatically start building your local WordPress site. You can open it at any time by clicking the <strong>WP Admin<\/strong> button and logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-WP-Admin.png\" alt=\"LocalWP WP Admin button\" class=\"wp-image-643746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-WP-Admin.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LocalWP-WP-Admin-50x15.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different local development environments, so these steps can vary. Here are some useful guides for popular local software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-install-wordpress-locally-on-mac-using-mamp\/#install-wordpress-locally-mamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MAMP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-your-windows-computer-using-wamp\/#use-wampserver-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">WAMP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-create-a-local-wordpress-site-using-xampp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">XAMPP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-docker-to-fast-track-your-development\/\">Docker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/install-wordpress-on-vagrant\/\">Vagrant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-install-wordpress-on-laragon\/\">Laragon<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-method-4-install-wordpress-multisite\">Method 4. Install WordPress Multisite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can manage multiple sites under one WordPress installation? This is called a WordPress multisite network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A multisite allows you to set up many sub-sites, which are either on subdomains or subdirectories in your network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a multisite installation can help you more easily <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/update-wordpress\/\">update plugins and themes<\/a> for your entire network. Plus, you can keep branding consistent and collaborate with your team effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-info\">Multisite installations can be a little more complicated than single sites. To get started, check out my<a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wordpress-multisite\/\">\u00a0full guide on WordPress multisite<\/a>. You&#8217;ll find installation instructions there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-method-5-manually-install-wordpress\">Method 5. Manually Install WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also install WordPress manually. However, you&#8217;ll need to be ready to edit WordPress files and databases. Since this setup process can be complicated, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend it for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to the WordPress.org website and download the latest version of WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Download-WordPress-Files.png\" alt=\"Download WordPress files\" class=\"wp-image-838849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Download-WordPress-Files.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Download-WordPress-Files-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This will download as a zip file. Unzip the file and open the new <strong>wordpress<\/strong> folder. Here, you&#8217;ll see core WordPress files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Downloaded-WordPress-Files.png\" alt=\"Downloaded WordPress files\" class=\"wp-image-791088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Downloaded-WordPress-Files.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Downloaded-WordPress-Files-50x39.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, use an <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/best-ftp-client-for-wordpress\/\">FTP client<\/a> to connect to your hosting server. Upload all the WordPress files to your website&#8217;s root directory (<strong>public_html<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Upload-WordPress-Files.png\" alt=\"Upload WordPress files to new server\" class=\"wp-image-791075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Upload-WordPress-Files.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Upload-WordPress-Files-50x28.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you&#8217;ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/create-a-wordpress-database\/\">create a database<\/a> for the new site. 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Add a site title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setup-WordPress-Site.png\" alt=\"Setup WordPress site\" class=\"wp-image-791082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setup-WordPress-Site.png 550w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Setup-WordPress-Site-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, enter a new admin username, password, and email. I&#8217;d recommend using a strong password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make your site invisible to search engines if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit the <strong>Install WordPress<\/strong> button. Now you can log into your new website!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-speed-up-wordpress-installations-with-duplicator\">Speed Up WordPress Installations with Duplicator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-start-wordpress-blog\/\">starting your first blog<\/a> or online business, your goal might be to build <em>one<\/em> good website. If so, you&#8217;ll only have to deal with one WordPress installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, developers and agency owners commonly have to set up new WordPress sites for their clients. You won&#8217;t want to waste precious time installing WordPress again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/\">Duplicator<\/a> is a backup and migration plugin that helps you avoid this problem. With this tool, you can set up pre-configured WordPress installations. This makes the development process fast and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Duplicator-Pro-Plugin.png\" alt=\"Duplicator Pro plugin\" class=\"wp-image-683536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Duplicator-Pro-Plugin.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Duplicator-Pro-Plugin-50x41.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/pricing\/\" style=\"background-color:#fd4615\">Get Started with Duplicator<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All you&#8217;ll need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/how-to-backup-wordpress-site\/\">create a backup<\/a> of a website you want to copy. Only include the data you want to use in your pre-configured install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Duplicator-Backup-Presets.png\" alt=\"Duplicator's backup presets\" class=\"wp-image-823170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Duplicator-Backup-Presets.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Duplicator-Backup-Presets-50x25.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, download this backup. You should have two files: an archive and an installer PHP file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Download-Backup-Files.png\" alt=\"Download backup files\" class=\"wp-image-830331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Download-Backup-Files.png 845w, https:\/\/duplicator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Download-Backup-Files-50x19.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can use Duplicator to completely avoid installing WordPress. But first, you&#8217;ll still have to create a new database for the new site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this, connect to the new site&#8217;s server with an FTP client or cPanel. 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This will automatically install WordPress on the new location!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-faqs-about-installing-wordpress\">FAQs about Installing WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\" id=\"aioseo-how-do-i-install-wordpress-on-my-local-computer\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I install WordPress on my local computer?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>To install WordPress on your local computer, set up a local server using software like MAMP (for Mac) or WAMP (for Windows). Once the local server is running, download WordPress from the official site and upload it to the local site. 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