WordPress is a popular and user-friendly content management system that powers millions of websites worldwide. If you’ve chosen Namecheap as your hosting provider and want to install WordPress on your shared hosting account, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing WordPress on Namecheap shared hosting.
Before we dive into the installation process, it’s essential to understand the benefits of using WordPress and why it’s a preferred choice for website owners. WordPress offers a wide range of themes and plugins that allow you to customize your site according to your needs. It’s also SEO-friendly, which means your site is more likely to rank higher in search engine results. Additionally, WordPress is easy to use, even for beginners, making it a popular choice for individuals and businesses alike.
Now, let’s get started with the installation process:
Step 1: Log in to your Namecheap account
To begin, log in to your Namecheap account using your username and password. Once you’re logged in, navigate to the ‘Dashboard’ section.
Step 2: Access the cPanel
In the ‘Dashboard’ section, locate and click on the ‘Manage’ button next to your hosting account. This will take you to the cPanel (Control Panel) of your shared hosting account.
Step 3: Locate the Softaculous Apps Installer
Once you’re in the cPanel, look for the ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’ icon. Softaculous is a popular auto-installer that simplifies the process of installing applications like WordPress on your hosting account.
Step 4: Install WordPress
Click on the Softaculous Apps Installer icon to open the application installer. From the list of available applications, select WordPress and click on the ‘Install’ button.
Step 5: Configure the WordPress installation
You will now be prompted to fill in some details to configure your WordPress installation. Enter the following information:
– Choose the domain where you want to install WordPress.
– Enter a directory (if you want to install WordPress in a subdirectory).
– Create a username and password for your WordPress admin account.
– Enter your site name and description.
– Choose a language for your WordPress site.
– Select a theme (you can always change this later).
Step 6: Complete the installation
Once you’ve filled in all the required information, click on the ‘Install’ button to complete the installation process. Softaculous will now install WordPress on your Namecheap
