To install WordPress, follow these steps:
1. Choose a hosting provider and domain name: Before you can install WordPress, you will need to choose a hosting provider and register a domain name for your website.
2. Download WordPress: Visit the official WordPress website at wordpress.org and download the latest version of the WordPress software.
3. Set up your hosting account: Log in to your hosting account and access your control panel or cPanel.
4. Create a database: In the cPanel, look for the database section and create a new MySQL database and user for your WordPress site.
5. Upload WordPress files: Extract the WordPress files from the downloaded zip folder and upload them to your hosting account using an FTP client or using the file manager in your hosting control panel.
6. Configure WordPress: Open your web browser and go to your domain name. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WordPress installation process. You will need to enter your database information, site title, username, and password for the admin account.
7. Set up your website: Once the installation is complete, log in to the WordPress dashboard using the admin username and password you created. From here, you can customize your site, install themes and plugins, and start creating content.
That’s it! You have successfully installed WordPress and can now start building your website.
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