Perplexed and Bursting with Excitement: Setting up WordPress in cPanel

WordPress is a content management system that is widely used around the world, providing users with ease of website creation and management. Now, if you are wondering how to set up WordPress on your website, don’t fret! There are a few steps that you need to take and we are here to guide you through the labyrinth of confusion that may arise.

What is cPanel?

Before delving into the intricacies of WordPress, let’s take a look at the enigmatic cPanel. cPanel is a web hosting control panel that allows users to manage their websites, databases, and email accounts, all in one place! It is used by most web hosting companies and is a popular choice among website owners.

The Mystical Steps of Setting Up WordPress in cPanel

Step 1: Choose a Web Hosting Provider

In order to set up WordPress in cPanel, you need to first choose a web hosting provider. Beware, there are many options to choose from, so choose wisely. While there are many good options available, we recommend using Bluehost. Bluehost is a popular web hosting provider that offers affordable hosting plans with excellent customer support.

Step 2: Purchase a Hosting Plan

Once you have chosen your web hosting provider, you will need to purchase a hosting plan. Bluehost offers several hosting plans to choose from, depending on your needs. You can choose between shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated hosting, and WordPress hosting. Make sure you choose the right one!

Step 3: Login to cPanel

After purchasing your hosting plan, you will need to log in to cPanel. To access cPanel, simply go to your web hosting provider’s website and log in to your account. Once you have logged in, you will see a magical link to cPanel in front of your eyes!

Step 4: Create a Database

Now, the fun begins! The next step in setting up WordPress in cPanel is to create a database. To create a database, you will need to go to the MySQL Databases section in cPanel. Here, you will need to create a new database by entering a name for the database. Be creative with the name, but not too creative!

Step 5: Create a Database User

Once you have created your database, you will need to create a database user. To do this, simply go to the MySQL Users section in cPanel. Here, you will need to create a new user by entering a username and password. However, don’t get too carried away with your username and password selection.

Step 6: Assign User to Database

After creating a database and user, assign the user to the database. Still, with me? Good! Go to the Add User to Database section in cPanel. Here, you will need to select the user and database you created and click the Add button. It’s like putting the final piece of a puzzle in place!

Step 7: Install WordPress

Prepare for the final showdown! The last step in setting up WordPress in cPanel is to install WordPress. To do this, you will need to go to the Softaculous Apps Installer section in cPanel. Here, you will need to select WordPress from the list of apps and click Install. This is when the spark ignites and magic happens!

You will then need to enter some basic information, such as your website name and administrator username and password. Once you have entered this information, click the Install button.

The End of the Mystical Walkthrough

Congratulations! You have now successfully set up WordPress in cPanel. If you have followed these steps to the end of your journey, you will no longer be a novice in setting up WordPress in cPanel. It may not have been an easy walk, wow we have burst through the magical barriers and are now wiser for it. If you have any problems throughout the process, fear not as Bluehost offers excellent customer support that can help you through any issues.