How to install WordPress CMS

WordPress is a flexible and powerful content management system (CMS) that allows you to build websites quickly and efficiently. Installing WordPress correctly is the first step before using any Themepul theme or plugin. Below is a step-by-step guide for installing WordPress on your server.

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Step 1: Download WordPress

1. Go to the official WordPress website: https://wordpress.org/download/
2. Click Download WordPress to get the latest .zip package.
3. Save the file to your computer and unzip it.

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Step 2: Upload WordPress to Your Server

There are two ways to upload WordPress files:

A. Using cPanel File Manager

1. Log in to your hosting cPanel.
2. Navigate to File Manager → public_html (or your desired root folder).
3. Upload the unzipped WordPress files here.

B. Using FTP Client (e.g., FileZilla)

1. Connect to your server using FTP credentials provided by your hosting provider.
2. Navigate to the root directory (usually public_html).
3. Upload all WordPress files and folders from the unzipped package.

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Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

1. In cPanel, go to MySQL Databases.
2. Create a new database and note its name.
3. Create a new database user and assign it a strong password.
4. Assign the user to the database and grant All Privileges.
5. Keep the database name, username, and password safe — you’ll need them during installation.

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Step 4: Run the WordPress Installer

1. Open your browser and visit your website URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com).
2. WordPress will detect that no configuration exists and show the setup wizard.
3. Select your language and click Continue.
4. Enter your database name, database username, password, and host (usually localhost).
5. Click Submit and then Run the Installation.

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Step 5: Complete Site Information

1. Enter your Site Title.
2. Create your Admin Username and Password (avoid using “admin” for security).
3. Provide a valid Admin Email Address.
4. Choose whether to allow search engines to index your site (you can change this later).
5. Click Install WordPress.

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Step 6: Log in to WordPress

• After installation, you’ll see a success message.
• Click Log In and enter your admin username and password.
• You are now in the WordPress Dashboard and ready to install your Themepul theme and the Topper Pack plugin.

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Tips for a Smooth Installation

• Ensure your PHP configuration limits meet the recommended values for WordPress (memory_limit, upload_max_filesize, etc.).
• Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated for security and performance.
• Take regular backups, especially before installing demo content or plugins.