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Steps to Install WordPress in SolidCP

Introduction

WordPress is among the most popular content management systems used when developing websites and blogs. SolidCP is an effective hosting control panel that simplifies website management, especially when it comes to SolidCP installation and its initial setup. The process of installing the WordPress in the SolidCP is not very complicated and needs no special technical skills. Here we are going to make you step-by-step through the process of installing the WordPress within SolidCP and enabling your site within minutes. Explore a simple guide on what is WordPress hosting.

Steps to Install WordPress in SolidCP

Below are the step-by-step instructions to install WordPress in SolidCP.

1. Login to SolidCP

  • Open your SolidCP panel in the browser.
  • Enter your credentials and login.

2. Select Your Hosting Space

  • From the dashboard, click on your hosting space linked to the domain.

3. Create a Database

  • Go to Databases → MySQL Databases.
  • Click Create Database.
    • Name: e.g. wp_db
  • Then go to MySQL Users → Create User.
    • Assign username and password.
    • Map the user to your database.

4. Download & Upload WordPress

  • Download the latest WordPress from wordpress.org.
  • In SolidCP, go to File Manager → select your website root folder (usually httpdocs or wwwroot).
  • Upload the WordPress .zip file.
  • Extract it there. (Ensure the default index.php WordPress file and wp-config-sample.php are in the root folder, not inside a nested wordpress/ folder. Move the files if needed.)

5. Set File Permissions

  • In File Manager, set write permissions for wp-content/uploads so WordPress can upload media/plugins.

5. Configure WordPress

  • Rename wp-config-sample.php → wp-config.php.
  • Edit the file and update database details:
  • define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘wp_db’);
  • define(‘DB_USER’, ‘your_db_user’);
  • define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘your_password’);
  • define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’); // or your MySQL hostname
  • Save changes.

7. Run WordPress Installer

  • Open your domain in the browser:
    http://yourdomain.com
  • WordPress installation wizard will appear.
  • Select language → Enter Site Title, Admin Username, Password, Email.
  • Complete the setup.

8. Login to WordPress

  • Go to http://yourdomain.com/wp-admin.

Login with the admin credentials you set in the wizard.

Conclusion

Without any complications, it is a very easy and fast process to install WordPress in SolidCP with the right procedure. On a successful upload of the files, the database is configured and the set up is completed, your site would be good to use. To eliminate the most frequent mistakes, always check your database and file locations. SolidCP can easily be used to launch and manage your WordPress site with ease, provided its configuration is made right.

February 11, 2026