WordPress is an incredibly powerful platform for creating websites, and it’s no wonder so many people are keen to take advantage of its features. If you’ve decided to host your WordPress website with Hostgator, then you’re in the right place. This helpful guide will show you how to install WordPress on Hostgator cPanel in just a few simple steps.
Step 1 – Logging In
The first step is to log into your HostGator cPanel account. You should have received an email from the company containing all the necessary information, including your username and password. Once you’ve entered those details, click ‘Login’ and you should be taken directly to the main cPanel page.
Step 2 – Accessing Softaculous
Once you’re logged into your HostGator cPanel account, scroll down until you find the ‘Software/Services’ section near the bottom of the page. Here, you should see a link labelled ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’—click this link and you should be taken straight to Softaculous where you can start installing WordPress on your site.
Step 3 – Installing WordPress
Now that you’re in Softaculous, it’s time to start setting up your new website! Click on the ‘WordPress’ icon at the top of the page and then press ‘Install Now’ at the bottom of the page. Here, you will need to fill out some basic details about your website such as its name and URL address before pressing ‘Install Now’ at the very bottom of this page once more. Congratulations—you have now installed WordPress on Hostgator!
Installing WordPress on Hostgator couldn’t be easier thanks to their intuitive interface and helpful support team who are always available if any issues arise during installation. With just a few clicks of a button, you can have a fully functional website up and running in no time at all! Best of luck with setting up your new website!
