How to install wordpress?

[petermoses]

I would like to start my own blog and have recently purchased hosting. How can i install it on my hosting. I have uploaded files but don't know how to get started.

Thank you.

[jalicia18]

(01-13-2011 12:21 PM)petermoses Wrote:  I would like to start my own blog and have recently purchased hosting. How can i install it on my hosting. I have uploaded files but don't know how to get started.

Thank you.

Get back to your Web hosting Control Panel.
Click Fantastico
Install Wordpress Link - click that link.

[superbwebsitedesign]

Download WordPress
Unzip the Folder
Set Up Your FTP Program
Get Your FTP Access Information
Set Up Your MySQL Database With Your Web Host
Enter Your Database Information into Your Config File
Upload WordPress to Your Server
Run the Install Script
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET YOUR WOD PRESS INSTALLED

[dianna]

This is the complete step-by-step guide on how to install WordPress and start your blog.
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It takes 5 minutes to have your blog up and running! Click here to get your blog started today!
Or do the manual WordPress install

The above is the easy and recommended way of installing WordPress and having a blog ready in 5 minutes. If you prefer to install your blog manually, please follow the process below:
Get domain name and hosting

First step to is to get a domain name and hosting.
Bluehost offers free domain names.

Setup your hosting account

Login to your hosting account
Click on Hosting and chose My Hosting Account
Find your hosting plan and click on Setup Account
Select the checkbox and click Next
Chose username and password and click Next
Chose Select a domain from this account, find the domain and click Submit

Get your FTP Account Information

You will get an email titled “Hosting Account Setup”
Find your “FTP Account Information” in the email

Hosting/FTP User Name: your username
Web Site URL: your domain URL
FTP Site URL: your FTP URL
Your Web Site Visitor Statistics: Your stats URL

[netshet]

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[torontoairporttaxi]

If you want to install WordPress on your web server, hosted with GoDaddy, here’s an easy to follow tutorial that will help you and save you a lot of time.

http://www.tutoriel.ca/index.php?option=...&Itemid=38
http://www.tutoriel.ca/index.php?option=...&Itemid=38

[nicewish00]

Good information, Thanks.

[kiruthika3]

These are the methods that you have to follow for downloading wordpress:
1.Please, login to your CPanel and locate the Fantastico De Luxe icon:
2.Find and click the WordPress link.
3.Then choose New Installation:
4.Decide upon the location of your blog - if you would like to have it as your site front page, leave the directory box blank, otherwise fill in the appropriate folder name. Next, fill in the administrator details and the e-mail account configuration then click the Install WordPress button.
5.A new confirmation page will be loaded for the installation. Click the Finish Installation button if no errors are reported.
6: After completing the installation the final screen will load, providing you with the installation details. You will be able to e-mail the details to a specified address also in order to keep them for future reference.

[websitebuildersperth]

Download WordPress
Unzip the Folder
Set Up Your FTP Program
Get Your FTP Access Information
Set Up Your MySQL Database With Your Web Host
Enter Your Database Information into Your Config File
Upload WordPress to Your Server
Run the Install Script

[websitebuildersperth]

WordPress is well known for its ease of installation. Under most circumstances installing WordPress is a very simple process and takes less than five minutes to complete. Many web hosts now offer tools (e.g. Fantastico) to automatically install WordPress for you. However, if you wish to install WordPress yourself, the following guide will help. Now with Automatic Upgrade, upgrading is even easier.

The following installation guide will help you, whether you go for the Famous 5 Minute Installation, or require the more detailed installation guide.

* Things to Know Before You Begin Installing WordPress
* The Famous 5-Minute Installation
* Detailed Installation Instructions