{"id":3336,"date":"2025-10-06T19:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T19:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:40:40","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LhlXgY161xM?rel=0;si=vHHcMUgZTUp84HTi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>At telaHosting, installing WordPress via Softaculous is a seamless, one-click process that automates the entire setup. This guide is designed for our cPanel hosting customers. Softaculous comes pre-installed on all our plans. Whether you&#8217;re starting a blog, business site, or e-commerce store, you&#8217;ll be up and running in 5 minutes or less.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_on_How_to_Install_WP_via_Softaculous\" >Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install WP via Softaculous<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_Account\" >Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_2_Locate_and_Open_Softaculous_Apps_Installer\" >Step 2: Locate and Open Softaculous Apps Installer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_3_Find_and_Select_WordPress\" >Step 3: Find and Select WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_4_Start_the_Installation\" >Step 4: Start the Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_5_Configure_the_Installation_Settings\" >Step 5: Configure the Installation Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_6_Complete_the_Installation\" >Step 6: Complete the Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Step_7_Access_Your_WordPress_Site\" >Step 7: Access Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/how-to-install-wordpress-via-softaculous-in-cpanel\/#Tips_and_Troubleshooting\" >Tips and Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_on_How_to_Install_WP_via_Softaculous\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install WP via Softaculous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_Your_cPanel_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to Your cPanel Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>First, log in to your telaHosting Client Area using your registered email and password.<\/li>\n<li>From the dashboard, select your hosting account and click &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-log-in-to-your-cpanel-hosting-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Log in to cPanel<\/a><\/strong>&#8221; to access the dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Locate_and_Open_Softaculous_Apps_Installer\"><\/span>Step 2: Locate and Open Softaculous Apps Installer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"b8bac2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b8bac2;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3337 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-800x292.avif\" alt=\"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel\" width=\"800\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-800x292.avif 800w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-1400x511.avif 1400w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-768x280.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP.avif 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In cPanel, scroll to the <strong>Software<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> icon to launch the dashboard, featuring hundreds of apps including WordPress. Our plans include free Softaculous for effortless installs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Find_and_Select_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 3: Find and Select WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In Softaculous, use the top search bar to type &#8220;WordPress&#8221; or navigate to the <strong>Blogs<\/strong> category in the left sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>WordPress<\/strong> logo or tile to open its details page, complete with ratings and requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"c7ccd0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c7ccd0;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3338 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-2-751x400.avif\" alt=\"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel\" width=\"751\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-2-751x400.avif 751w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-2-1400x746.avif 1400w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-2-768x409.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-2.avif 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Start_the_Installation\"><\/span>Step 4: Start the Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On the WordPress details page, click the prominent <strong>Install<\/strong> button (top-right) to begin the wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Configure_the_Installation_Settings\"><\/span>Step 5: Configure the Installation Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose Installation URL<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Select the <strong>Protocol<\/strong> (<code>https:\/\/<\/code> is recommended for security; use <code>http:\/\/<\/code> otherwise).<\/li>\n<li>Choose your <strong>Domain<\/strong> from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<li>Leave <strong>In Directory<\/strong> blank for root installation (e.g., yourdomain.com) or enter a subfolder like &#8220;blog&#8221; for a subdirectory setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Site Settings<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Enter a <strong>Site Name<\/strong> (e.g., &#8220;My telaHosted Site&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Add a <strong>Site Description<\/strong> (optional, e.g., &#8220;Powered by telaHosting&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admin Account<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a secure <strong>Admin Username<\/strong> (avoid &#8220;admin&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Generate a strong <strong>Admin Password<\/strong> using Softaculous&#8217; tool.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your <strong>Admin Email<\/strong> for alerts and recovery. For email setup, see <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-create-a-professional-email-account-in-cpanel\/\">How to Create a Professional Email Account in cPanel<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> (optional; defaults work great for telaHosting users):<br \/>\n<img data-dominant-color=\"d0d5d8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d0d5d8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3339 size-large not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-518x800.avif\" alt=\"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel\" width=\"518\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-518x800.avif 518w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-259x400.avif 259w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-768x1186.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-995x1536.avif 995w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3-1326x2048.avif 1326w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-3.avif 1445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep <strong>Database Name<\/strong> and <strong>Table Prefix<\/strong> auto-generated (e.g., &#8220;wp_&#8221;). For database management, refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-import-and-export-a-database-via-phpmyadmin\/\">How to Import and Export a Database via phpMyAdmin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Enable auto-updates and select your preferred language or theme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Double-check the summary panel on the right for accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Complete_the_Installation\"><\/span>Step 6: Complete the Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button at the bottom to proceed.<\/li>\n<li>Softaculous handles the download and configuration automatically (1-2 minutes). Watch the progress bar, then celebrate with the success screen showing your site URL and login credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Access_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Step 7: Access Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-dominant-color=\"ced0d3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ced0d3;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3340 not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-4-751x400.avif\" alt=\"How to Install WordPress via Softaculous in cPanel\" width=\"751\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-4-751x400.avif 751w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-4-1400x746.avif 1400w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-4-768x409.avif 768w, https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Install-WP-4.avif 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preview your new site by visiting your domain (e.g., <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com<\/code>).<\/li>\n<li>Log in to the WordPress dashboard at <code>https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/wp-admin<\/code> using your admin details.<\/li>\n<li>Start customizing: Add themes, plugins, and content. For transferring an existing site, check <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-move-a-wordpress-site-from-one-host-to-another\/\">How to Move\/Migrate a WordPress Site From One Host to Another<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_and_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Tips and Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security First<\/strong>: Update your admin password right away and install a plugin like Wordfence for two-factor authentication. For backups, see <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-create-and-restore-backups-in-cpanel\/\">How to Create and Restore Backups in cPanel<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation Issues?<\/strong>: Verify disk space, MySQL access, and PHP 7.4+ (we recommend 8.0+ on telaHosting). Use <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-upload-a-static-website-to-cpanel-via-file-manager\/\">How to Upload a Static Website to cPanel via File Manager<\/a> for checks, or contact our 24\/7 support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Updated<\/strong>: Use Softaculous for one-click updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins. For FTP access during tweaks, see <a href=\"https:\/\/telahosting.com\/manual\/manual\/how-to-create-an-ftp-account-in-cpanel-and-directadmin\/\">How to Create an FTP Account in cPanel and DirectAdmin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Congratulations! your WordPress site is live on telaHosting&#8217;s fast servers! For more tutorials, explore our knowledgebase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff At telaHosting, installing WordPress via Softaculous is a seamless, one-click process that automates the entire setup. This guide is designed for our cPanel hosting customers. Softaculous comes pre-installed on all our plans. 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