Do you want to install WordPress on your hosting package? You can easily do this with Installatron – a convenient installer for web applications. You can find Installatron within DirectAdmin, the control panel for your package. This guide explains how to install WordPress using it.
Navigate to Installatron
1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Type 'Installatron' into the menu's search field and select 'Installatron Applications Installer'.
3. Type 'WordPress' in the search bar or scroll down to the 'Content Management' section and select WordPress.
4. Click the 'Install this Application' button.
5. You will now be asked for some information required for the installation. We will guide you through it step by step.
- Domain: The domain for which you want to perform the installation. If you have first created a subdomain, it will also appear in the list. Here, you can also choose to make the installation accessible via SSL (https://) (recommended).
- Directory: If you enter a value here, the installation will be placed in that subfolder. To have the installation appear directly under your domain, leave this field empty. The URL where the installation will be accessible is shown just below the input field.
- Version: Choose the most recent version, which is selected by default.
- Language: For some applications, you can select a different language, including Dutch.
- Automatic Update: Here you can configure whether Installatron should automatically perform updates when they become available. We recommend using the settings shown in the image above to stay protected against critical security vulnerabilities.
- Settings: Here, you can optionally choose to change the name of the Administrator account and set your own password.
- Advanced: Select 'Automatically manage advanced settings for me' here, unless you want to manually specify the database settings.
6. Once all settings are correct, click 'Install' at the bottom to install the application. You can monitor its progress on the screen.
7. Once the installation is complete, the application will appear in the overview, and you can click on your domain's link to view your brand-new website!