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Wordpress stands as one of the most popular content management systems (CMS), facilitating easy website creation and management for users. Installing WordPress on web hosting may seem complex, but it's actually a straightforward and quick process. In this article, we'll walk through the steps to install WordPress.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure you have:

• Web hosting account that supports PHP and MySQL.
• Access to your hosting control panel, typically cPanel or Plesk.
• A domain pointed to your hosting account.

Step 1: Prepare the Database

WordPress requires a database for its functionality. Follow these steps to create one:

1. Log in to your hosting control panel.
2. Locate the section for managing databases (e.g., "MySQL databases") and click on it.
3. Create a new database and note its name.
4. Create a new database user and assign it full privileges to the database. Note the username and password.

Step 2: Download WordPress

1. Visit the official WordPress website (https://wordpress.org/) and download the latest version of WordPress.
2. Extract the downloaded file on your computer.

Step 3: Upload Files to the Server

1. Log in to the file manager in your web hosting control panel or use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) to access your server.
2. Upload all files from the extracted WordPress archive to the root directory of your web hosting or to the subdomain/domain where you want to install WordPress.

Step 4: Install WordPress

After uploading files to the server:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to the URL where you uploaded the WordPress files. The WordPress installation wizard will appear.
2. Select your language and click "Continue."
3. You'll be prompted to enter database information – database name, username, password, database host (usually localhost), and table prefix (you can leave the default).
4. Click "Submit" and then "Run the installation."
5. Enter the required information about your website – site name, username for the administrator account, password, and email. It's recommended to choose a strong password.
6. Click "Install WordPress."

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Upon completion, you'll see a success message and a login button. Click "Log in" and sign in using the created administrator username and password.

Congratulations! You've successfully installed WordPress on your web hosting and can now start creating content for your website.

Tips to Get Started

• Explore the WordPress admin interface and familiarize yourself with its features.
• Choose a suitable theme for your website. WordPress offers many free themes.
• Enhance your website's functionality by installing plugins.

This article provides a basic overview of how to install WordPress on web hosting. For more information and advanced techniques, visit the official WordPress documentation.