You can install WordPress on your hosting account in a few clicks, without uploading any files. Before you start, make sure your domain's NS addresses point to webevi.
Installing with Plesk (WP Toolkit)
- Log in to the Plesk panel.
- Click WordPress in the left menu, or use the Install WordPress button under your domain on the Websites & Domains page.
- Click Install.
- Leave the installation path empty (it is installed in the site's root folder). Enter the site title, language, admin username, password and e-mail address.
- Click Install. Installation takes 1-2 minutes.
Installing with cPanel (Softaculous)
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the Software section, click Softaculous Apps Installer or the WordPress icon directly.
- Click Install Now.
- Select
https://as the protocol, choose your domain and leave In Directory empty. - Enter the site name, admin username, password, e-mail and language, then click Install.
After installation
- You can log in to the admin panel at
https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin. - Do not use admin as the username, and choose a strong password.
- Make sure your SSL certificate (Let's Encrypt) is installed.
- Delete plugins and themes you do not use, and keep WordPress up to date.
- For security tips, see our article "Security Recommendations for WP Sites".
"This folder is not empty" warning
If the root folder contains a default index.html or files of an old site, the installer may show a warning. Back up your old files and then delete them, or use the overwrite option on the installation screen.
