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Short answer: in cPanel, open WordPress Management in the Domains section and start a new install for your domain. You'll set an admin username and password during the install.
Before you start
- You need an active hosting package with your domain pointing to us. See "Do I need web hosting for a WordPress site?".
- If there's already a website on the domain, installing WordPress in the same place can replace it. Ask us first if you're not sure.
Steps
- Log in to cPanel. See "How do I log in to my hosting control panel (cPanel)?".
- In the Domains section, click WordPress Management.
- Choose to install WordPress.
- Pick your domain. Leave the folder empty if WordPress should be your main site.
- Enter your site name, an admin username, a strong password and your email address. Don't use "admin" as the username.
- Start the install and wait for it to finish.
- Log in to your new site. See "How do I log in to my WordPress admin?".
After installing
- Turn on HTTPS. See "How do I turn on HTTPS for my website?".
- Keep WordPress, your theme and plugins up to date. See "How do I update WordPress, themes and plugins safely?".
If it still doesn't work
Open a support ticket with your domain and the message you see. Never put a password in a ticket.
To send us the right details first time, see "How do I open a support ticket, and what should I include?".
Quick questions
Can you install it for me? Open a support ticket and ask.
Where's my WordPress login? Your site address with /wp-admin at the end.
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