How to install wordpress on a new domain

Installing WordPress on a new domain can be a bit technical, but don't worry, I'll guide you through the process step by step. Here's a comprehensive tutorial to help you install WordPress on your new domain:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a new domain registered with a registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).
  2. You have a web hosting account with a provider (e.g., Bluehost, HostGator, etc.).
  3. You have a basic understanding of FTP (File Transfer Protocol) or SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol).

Step 1: Set up your web hosting account

  1. Log in to your web hosting account and navigate to the control panel (cPanel).
  2. Create a new database for your WordPress installation. You can usually do this by clicking on the "Databases" or "MySQL Databases" tab.
  3. Create a new user for your database and assign the necessary permissions.

Step 2: Upload WordPress files

  1. Download the latest version of WordPress from the official website.
  2. Extract the downloaded files to a folder on your computer (e.g., "wp" folder).
  3. Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) or SFTP client (e.g., Cyberduck) to connect to your web hosting account.
  4. Upload the extracted WordPress files to the public_html or www directory of your hosting account.

Step 3: Configure WordPress

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to your domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
  2. You should see the WordPress installation wizard. Click on the "Create a Configuration File" button.
  3. Fill in the required information:
    • Database name: the name of the database you created in Step 1.
    • Database username: the username you created for your database.
    • Database password: the password you created for your database.
    • Table prefix: a prefix for your database tables (e.g., "wp_").
  4. Click on the "Submit" button to create the configuration file.

Step 4: Install WordPress

  1. You should now see the WordPress installation wizard. Click on the "Install WordPress" button.
  2. Fill in the required information:
    • Site title: the title of your website.
    • Username: the username for your WordPress administrator account.
    • Password: the password for your WordPress administrator account.
    • Email: your email address.
  3. Click on the "Install" button to complete the installation.

Step 5: Configure your WordPress site

  1. Log in to your WordPress site using the credentials you created in Step 4.
  2. Go to the "Settings" > "General" page and update the site title, tagline, and timezone.
  3. Go to the "Settings" > "Permalinks" page and update the permalink structure.
  4. Go to the "Appearance" > "Themes" page and install a theme of your choice.
  5. Go to the "Plugins" page and install any necessary plugins (e.g., SEO, security, etc.).

Step 6: Update your DNS settings

  1. Update your domain's DNS settings to point to your web hosting account's nameservers.
  2. This may take some time to propagate, so be patient.

That's it! You should now have WordPress installed on your new domain. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help.