One-Click WordPress Installation
Softaculous is an auto-installer available in DirectAdmin that lets you install WordPress and hundreds of other applications with just a few clicks. This guide covers the complete WordPress installation process.
Step-by-Step Installation
- Log in to DirectAdmin.
- Find and click Softaculous Apps Installer on the dashboard.
- In the Softaculous panel, search for WordPress or find it under the Blogs category.
- Click the Install button on the WordPress page.
- Configure the installation settings as described below.
- Click Install at the bottom of the form to begin the installation.
Installation Settings
Fill in the following fields during installation:
- Choose Protocol - Select
https://if you have an SSL certificate installed; otherwise usehttp://. - Choose Domain - Select the domain where you want WordPress installed.
- In Directory - Leave blank to install in the root of your domain, or enter a folder name (e.g.,
blog) for a subdirectory installation. - Site Name - Enter the name of your website.
- Site Description - A brief tagline for your site.
- Admin Username - Choose a username for the WordPress admin account. Avoid using
admin. - Admin Password - Set a strong password for the admin account.
- Admin Email - Enter your email address for admin notifications.
- Language - Select your preferred language.
Do not use
admin as your username. Common usernames are targeted by brute-force attacks. Choose something unique and difficult to guess.After Installation
Once the installation completes, Softaculous will display your WordPress admin URL (typically https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin). Bookmark this address and log in with the credentials you set during installation.
Softaculous can also manage updates for your WordPress installation. Check the Installations tab in Softaculous to see available updates and apply them with one click.