Although WordPress is software for blogging, some individuals are also using it as a Content Management System. However, many plugins can be useful as a CMS. WordPress is highly recommended it you just want to blog on it and it is easily installed through your C-Panel. To install WordPress, please follow these instructions.

 

1. Login.

2. Click on Fantastico Link. 

3. Under Blogs click on WordPress. 

4. Click on New Installation.

5. The next page requires you to fill in the details for WordPress. I will walk you through each field. 

Installation Location – Install on Domain

 

Install in Directory – If you want WordPress to install in the Root Directory then you leave this field blank. If you would like to place it in its own directory, you will enter the name of the new directory here. As long as there is no existing directory, you can name it anything you want.

 

Admin Access Data – Drop down the box and select the domain where you want to install WordPress.

 

Administrator-Username – Enter the Username that you will use to access the Admin Panel.

 

Password – Enter the password that you will use to access the Admin Panel.

Base configuration

 

Admin Nickname – This name will display when you post a blog.

 

Admin Email – Enter your email address in this field.

 

Site Name – This Name will display at the top of your web pages.

 

Description – Enter a short description of your site.

 

E-mail Account Configuration

 

Here you will set up an email account so that you can send and receive email through the WordPress program.

 

E-mail Account Username – Create and enter a username.

 

E-mail Account Password – Enter a password.

 

The other two fields should be filled in. If they are not then type in the following:

 

POP/SMTP server – Your domain name goes in this field.

 

POP/SMTP server port – type in 110

 

6. Now, click the Install WordPress button.

 

7. Click on the Finish Installation button.

 

WordPress has been successfully installed. The last page will offer you your username and password to access the admin area. It will also give you the URL to access your admin panel. You should print this page out or bookmark it.

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