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This guide explains how easy it is to setup WordPress using your Hosted.com® account.
One of the reasons WordPress is the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) is its simple installation process. Whether you are creating your first website or managing multiple sites, WordPress can typically be installed in just a few minutes without requiring advanced technical knowledge
Hosted.com® makes the process even easier by providing WordPress Hosting optimized specifically for WordPress. With one-click installation, preconfigured server settings, and an environment designed for performance and security, you can have your website online quickly and begin customizing it right away.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How To Setup WordPress
1. Login to the Hosted.com® Client Portal using your account credentials.
2. Click the Manage Services dropdown menu and choose WordPress Hosting.
3. On the next page, choose Manage next to your domain.
4. Click Install WordPress under Quick Manage and follow the installation process.
5. Alternatively, click Login on the same page to access cPanel.
6. In cPanel, choose WordPress Management or WordPress Manager by Softaculous and click Install.
7. Wait for the installation to complete, then use the provided login URL to access your WordPress Dashboard.
8. Login to your WordPress Dashboard and begin customizing your website by installing themes, adding plugins, and publishing content.
Additional Information
- WordPress installations usually take only a few minutes to complete.
- Hosted.com® WordPress Hosting is preconfigured to provide optimal compatibility and performance.
- One-click installation removes the need to create databases or upload WordPress files manually.
- You can install WordPress on a new domain or an existing domain, depending on your hosting configuration.
- Your WordPress administrator credentials should be stored securely because they provide full access to your website.
- After installation, it is recommended that you install updates, configure backups, and review your security settings.
- You can customize your website immediately after installation by choosing a theme and installing plugins.
- Hosted.com® provides support if you experience any issues during the installation process.
Login to Hosted.com® Account
1. Go to the Hosted.com® website Account Login page.
2. Enter your Email and Password and click the Sign In button.
3. You will see the Hosted.com® Dashboard, displaying the Manage Account menu on the left and your Account Information, Account Overview and Open Support Tickets on the right.
Login to cPanel from your Hosted.com® Dashboard
4. Click on Manage Services to view the sub-dropdown menu and select the hosting package for the domain you want to work with – in our example we are using WordPress Hosting.
5. Click the Manage button to the right of the domain name you want to access.
6. The display will now show Product Information, Quick Manage, Resource Usage and Site Statistics for that domain name.
7. Under Product Information, scroll down to Control Panel, which will display cPanel to the right, and click on the Login button.
8. The cPanel Dashboard will now be display
