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Wordpress Installation

Installing WordPress involves several steps, including setting up a web server, creating a database, downloading the WordPress software, and configuring it. Here is a general outline of the steps to install WordPress:

  • Choose a web hosting provider : You need to have a web hosting provider that supports PHP and MySQL, as WordPress is built on these technologies. You can choose from various web hosting providers that offer WordPress-specific hosting plans or general hosting plans that support PHP and MySQL.
  • Set up a domain name : If you don't have a domain name already, you'll need to register and set up a domain name for your WordPress website. A domain name is the address that users will use to access your website, such as www.yourdomain.com.
  • Create a database : WordPress uses a MySQL database to store its data. You'll need to create a database and a database user with appropriate privileges to install and run WordPress. This can usually be done through the control panel provided by your web hosting provider.
  • Download WordPress : You can download the latest version of WordPress from the official WordPress website (https://wordpress.org/download/). Once downloaded, extract the WordPress files to a folder on your local computer.
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  • Upload WordPress files to your web server : You can upload the extracted WordPress files to your web server using an FTP client or through the file manager provided by your web hosting provider. You'll need to upload the files to the public_html or www folder of your web server, depending on your hosting configuration.
  • Configure WordPress : After uploading the WordPress files, you'll need to configure WordPress by accessing the WordPress installation wizard through a web browser. Navigate to the URL where you uploaded the WordPress files (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) and follow the on-screen instructions to configure WordPress, including setting up the database connection, creating an admin account, and choosing a language.
  • Install WordPress : Once you've completed the configuration, click on the "Install Now" button to install WordPress. WordPress will create the necessary tables in the database and install the default WordPress files.
  • Log in to WordPress admin dashboard : After the installation is complete, you'll be able to log in to the WordPress admin dashboard using the admin account credentials you set up during the installation. From the admin dashboard, you can customize your website, create and manage content, install themes and plugins, and configure various settings.
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