How to install WordPress manually

Aim

Install WordPress manually when you don’t want to use automatic installer.

1) Download and upload files

1. Download WordPress from https://wordpress.org/download/.
2. Unzip the file.
3. Upload the files to public_html (or destination folder) via File Manager/FTP.

2) Create database

1. In cPanel open Database Wizard.
2. Create database and user.
3. Assign all privileges to the user.
4. Save these data: DB name, username and password.

3) Configure wp-config.php

1. Rename wp-config-sample.php to wp-config.php.
2. Edit:

• DB_NAME
• DB_USER
• DB_PASSWORD

3. Save changes.

4) Run web installation

Open in browser:

• https://tudominio.com/wp-admin/install.php

Complete site name, admin user, password and email.

Validation

• The site opens.
• You can enter /wp-admin.
• Active SSL and secure credentials.

Recommended readings

• How to install WordPress using Softaculous
• How to change WordPress password