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How to install WordPress on your web hosting account

Here are the steps to install WordPress on your web hosting account with cPanel at dotCanada.com:
Log into your dotCanada.com cPanel account.
In the "Autoinstallers" section, click on the "WordPress" icon.
Click on the "Install this Application" button.
Select the domain name or subdomain where you want to install WordPress from the dropdown menu.
You can choose to either install WordPress in the root directory (example.com) or a subdirectory (example.com/blog).
Enter the site name, site description, admin username, and admin password for your new WordPress installation.
Click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, the installer will display the WordPress admin URL, username, and password.
Additional Tips:
• Make sure you choose a strong and unique password for your WordPress admin account.
• Keep your WordPress installation, themes, and plugins updated to the latest versions for security.
• At dotCanada.com, we offer managed WordPress hosting with automatic updates and enhanced security features.
• Our knowledgebase has more articles on optimizing and securing your WordPress site.
Let us know if you need any further assistance with your WordPress installation on your dotCanada.com hosting account.

Updated on: 08/05/2024

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