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You can manually install WordPress on your hosting account by downloading the latest WordPress ZIP file from WordPress.org and uploading it through cPanel.

Step 1: Download the Latest WordPress ZIP File

1. Visit:
   WordPress Download Page

2. Click Download WordPress to save the ZIP file to your computer.

Step 2: Login to cPanel

1. Access your cPanel account using your hosting provider’s cPanel URL.

2. Enter your cPanel username and password.

Typical cPanel URL examples:

• https://yourdomain.com:2083

• https://cpanel.yourdomain.com

Step 3: Open File Manager

1. Inside cPanel, locate and open File Manager.

2. Navigate to:

   • public_html → for your main website

   • Or a subfolder if you want WordPress installed in a specific directory

Example:

• Main site: public_html

• Subdirectory site: public_html/blog

Step 4: Upload the WordPress ZIP File

1. Click the Upload button at the top menu.

2. Select the WordPress ZIP file you downloaded.

3. Wait for the upload to complete.

Step 5: Extract the ZIP File

1. Return to File Manager.

2. Locate the uploaded ZIP file (usually named similar to wordpress-x.x.x.zip).

3. Right-click the ZIP file and select Extract.

This will create a folder named wordpress.

Step 6: Move WordPress Files

1. Open the newly extracted wordpress folder.

2. Select all files and folders inside it.

3. Click Move.

4. Move them to your desired installation directory:

Examples:

• Main website:

  /public_html
  

• Subdirectory:

  /public_html/blog
  

After moving the files, you may delete:

• The ZIP file

• The empty wordpress folder

Step 7: Create a MySQL Database

1. In cPanel, open MySQL® Database Wizard.

2. Create:

   • A database name

   • A database user

   • A strong password

3. Assign the user to the database with ALL PRIVILEGES.

Please save the following details:

• Database Name

• Database Username

• Database Password

You will need them during the WordPress setup.

Step 8: Start the WordPress Installation

1. Visit your domain in a web browser.

Examples:

• Main installation:

  https://yourdomain.com
  

• Subdirectory installation:

  https://yourdomain.com/blog
  

2. The WordPress setup page will appear.

3. Select your preferred language and click Continue.

Step 9: Enter Database Information

Fill in the database details you created earlier:

• Database Name

• Username

• Password

• Database Host:

  localhost
  

• Table Prefix:

  wp_
  

Then click:

• Submit

• Run the Installation

Step 10: Complete the WordPress Setup

Enter your website details:

• Site Title

• Admin Username

• Admin Password

• Admin Email Address

Then click:

• Install WordPress

Once completed, you can login to your WordPress admin dashboard:

https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Optional Security Recommendations

After installation, it is recommended to:

• Use strong passwords

• Enable SSL/HTTPS

• Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated

• Install a security plugin

• Configure regular backups

Useful resources:

• WordPress Documentation

• WordPress Support Forums