Installing WordPress from Scratch

To install WordPress from scratch, follow these steps:

1. Purchase hosting and domain

You will need:

• A hosting account to store your WordPress files and database
• A domain name that people can type into their browser to access your site

Most hosting providers offer WordPress optimized hosting plans. They will also provide you with an FTP username and password to connect to your hosting account.

2. Download WordPress

Go to wordpress.org and download the latest version of WordPress. You will get a .zip file containing all the WordPress files.

3. Upload WordPress files

Connect to your hosting account using FTP or SFTP. Navigate to the public_html folder, which is the root of your website.

Upload all the WordPress files from the .zip you downloaded, directly into public_html.

public_html/
   - wp-admin/
   - wp-content/
   - wp-includes/
   - index.php
   - ...

4. Create a database

Log in to your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, etc.) and create a MySQL database for WordPress.

Make note of:

• Database name
• Database username
• Database password

1. Configure wp-config.php

Open the wp-config-sample.php file in your WordPress files and rename it to wp-config.php

Replace the database credentials in the file with the details you made note of earlier.

6. Run the install script

Visit yourdomain.com/wp-admin/install.php in your browser. This will start the WordPress installation wizard.

Provide:

• Site title
• Username and password
• Your email

1. Login to Word

Sources

1. https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/installing-wordpress-on-your-own-computer/
2. https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-install-wordpress
3. https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/how-to-install-wordpress/