Are you looking to create your own website using WordPress on your domain hosted by Namecheap? WordPress is a popular content management system that allows you to easily build and customize your website. Namecheap, on the other hand, is a reliable domain registrar and web hosting provider that offers affordable plans for individuals and businesses.
In this step-by-step guide, I will walk you through the process of installing WordPress on your domain in Namecheap. By following these instructions, you will have your WordPress website up and running in no time.
Step 1: Purchase a Domain and Hosting Plan
Before you can install WordPress on your domain, you need to have a domain name and a hosting plan. If you haven’t already done so, head over to Namecheap’s website and purchase a domain name that suits your website’s purpose. Next, choose a hosting plan that meets your needs and budget. Namecheap offers a variety of hosting options, including shared hosting, WordPress hosting, and VPS hosting.
Step 2: Access Your Namecheap Account
Once you have purchased your domain and hosting plan, log in to your Namecheap account. Navigate to the dashboard where you can manage your domains and hosting services.
Step 3: Install WordPress
To install WordPress on your domain, follow these steps:
1. Locate the ‘cPanel’ option in your Namecheap dashboard. cPanel is a popular control panel that allows you to manage your hosting account.
2. In cPanel, look for the ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’ icon and click on it. Softaculous is a script library that automates the installation of web applications like WordPress.
3. In the Softaculous dashboard, find the WordPress icon and click on it to start the installation process.
4. Click on the ‘Install Now’ button to begin configuring your WordPress installation. You will need to fill in some details, such as choosing the domain where you want to install WordPress, setting up an admin username and password, and entering your website’s name and description.
5. Once you have filled in all the necessary information, click on the ‘Install’ button to complete the installation process. Softaculous will install WordPress on your domain within a few seconds.
Step 4: Access Your WordPress Dashboard
After the installation is complete, you can access your WordPress dashboard by visiting your domain in a web browser. Simply type in your domain name followed by ‘/wp-admin’ (e.g., yourdomain.com/wp-admin) and enter the
