Auto-Installation vs. Manual Deployment
Installing WordPress on cPanel can be performed in two ways. Using an auto-installer like Softaculous completes the setup in seconds. Manual installation, however, gives you absolute control over table prefixes, specific database collations, and initial file packaging, which is highly recommended for security-hardened installations.
Hardening WordPress Security During Configuration
During installation, avoid using generic database table prefixes like wp_. Change this prefix to a random combination, such as tg360_, in the configuration screen. This protects your MySQL records from SQL injection exploits that target standard database paths.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Log in to cPanel Interface
Access your cPanel control dashboard via your hosting client area or navigate directly to yourdomain.com:2083.
Locate Softaculous App Installer
Scroll down to the Software block, click on Softaculous Apps Installer, and select WordPress from the script catalog.
Configure Installation Parameters
Choose your protocol (https://), domain name, set your Admin Username and a strong password, and select your preferred site language.
Create MySQL Database Manually (Alternative)
If Softaculous is not present, go to cPanel MySQL Database Wizard. Create a database, assign an admin user, set all privileges, and note the credentials.
Upload Core Files via File Manager
Download WordPress core zip from wordpress.org. Upload to public_html via cPanel File Manager, extract files, and configure wp-config.php with database details.
Leave a Reply
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *