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Installing WordPress on your website with hostbas.com is a straightforward and quick process thanks to the Advanced Panel, which supports Softaculous. This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully install WordPress, whether you’re a beginner or a pro. If you need extra help, our support team is available 24/7 via Live Chat.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have:

• An active hosting account with hostbas.com.

• A domain name linked to your hosting account.

• Access to the Advanced Panel with your login credentials.

• Sufficient storage space and a MySQL database ready.

Step 1: Log in to Advanced Panel

1. Log in to your account on hostbas.com.

2. From the main dashboard, click the link to access the Advanced Panel.

3. Use the login credentials (username and password) sent to you via email upon signup.

Step 2: Install WordPress Using Softaculous

1. In the Advanced Panel, locate the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. From the list of applications, select WordPress under the "Blogs" category.

3. Click the Install Now button.

4. Fill in the required fields:

   • Choose Installation URL: Select the domain or subdomain where you want to install WordPress. Leave the directory field empty if you want it installed in the root directory.

   • Admin Account: Set the username and password for the WordPress admin panel. Use a strong password for security.

   • Database Name: Choose a name for the database or leave it as default for automatic setup.

   • Site Name and Description: Enter your site’s name and description.

5. Click Install and wait a few minutes for the installation to complete. Softaculous will provide a confirmation with links to your site and admin panel.

Step 3: Set Up the Database

Typically, Softaculous configures the database automatically. However, if you prefer to create a database manually:

1. From the Advanced Panel, navigate to MySQL Databases.

2. Create a new database and a new user.

3. Assign the user to the database with full privileges.

4. Save the database details (database name, username, password) for use in a manual WordPress installation.

Step 4: Manual Installation (Optional)

If you prefer a manual installation over Softaculous:

1. Download the latest WordPress version from the official site (wordpress.org).

2. In the Advanced Panel, use the File Manager to upload the WordPress ZIP file to your domain’s directory (usually /public_html).

3. Extract the ZIP file.

4. Open your browser and visit your domain’s URL (e.g., http://yourdomain.com).

5. Follow the on-screen instructions:

   • Enter the database details (database name, username, password).

   • Configure site settings (site name, admin username, password).

6. Click Install WordPress to complete the process.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

After installation, test access to your site via your domain (e.g., http://yourdomain.com) and the WordPress admin panel at http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin. Use the login credentials set in Step 2 or 4.

Step 6: Enhance Security Post-Installation

To protect your site from threats:

1. From the Advanced Panel, enable a free SSL certificate (Let’s Encrypt) to secure your site with HTTPS.

2. Change the database prefix from wp_ to something random during installation.

3. Install security plugins like Wordfence or iThemes Security via the WordPress admin panel.

4. Back up your site using the backup tool in the Advanced Panel.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation:

• Ensure your domain is correctly linked to hostbas.com’s DNS servers.

• Verify database settings if using a manual installation.

• If the Softaculous installation fails, check domain settings and folder permissions (e.g., 755 for folders, 644 for files).

• Contact our support team via Live Chat on hostbas.com for immediate assistance.

That’s it! Reach out via Live Chat if you have any questions. Enjoy your new WordPress site with hostbas.com!