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Setting up WordPress on DirectAdmin with its one-click installer is straightforward. To get started, log into your DirectAdmin control panel and click the WordPress installer icon; enter any required information pertaining to a site name or administrator account details, as well as selecting your theme from our extensive library of preloaded themes.

Always select a unique administrator username and password combination to protect against potential hacking attempts in the future. Changing these credentials could prevent hacking attempts from disrupting operations in the future.

Domain setup

Use the Quick Install option to quickly set up WordPress on your server. Just enter the domain name where you would like to install WordPress and click Install; once complete, you’ll receive a link to your site as well as its administrative login URL and make sure all information provided is accurate before clicking Finish; ensure your Admin Username and Password credentials match up as these will allow access into the WordPress Dashboard.

DirectAdmin will create a database and download the most up-to-date version of WordPress (v5.5.3 at time of writing) before installing it in the domain directory, deleting Hello Dolly plugin, installing Litespeed Cache plugin unless specified otherwise, as well as specifying Name, Language and an administrator password for your website.

Directadmin or one-click installation

WordPress is one of the most widely-used content management systems online, thanks to its easy setup process and wide array of customization options. However, there are certain things you should remember in order to optimize security and performance on your WordPress website.

First, ensure your server meets the minimum system requirements for WordPress, such as PHP version 7.3, MySQL version 5.6 and HTTPS support. You can check this by logging into DirectAdmin and going to “System Info & Files” > “File Manager”.

Next, inspect the directory in which WordPress was installed – typically it will be named wp-admin or wp-content – to ensure everything is set up correctly. If these folders appear then your site is setup properly; if not then enable WordPress within DirectAdmin by going to Account Manager > User Packages > Manage Users > Click User > Uncheck WordPress Box

Database creation

Establishing databases with cPanel is simple. Simply locate a “Create Database” option somewhere within your filemenu or elsewhere and follow its prompts for entering information that meets the standards set out by your host’s database server – for instance if an ID field is necessary it must be unique within that server.

cPanel is an all-inclusive web control panel with comprehensive features for managing multiple websites. With its user-friendly interface and automation of administrative tasks, its LSPHP and FastCGI technologies can simplify administration. Also great for beginners or businesses that want to expand their functionality by installing additional modules or plugins; cPanel doesn’t come cheap though and may become cost prohibitive quickly when managing many sites at once.

SSL setup

Installing SSL on a WordPress website will enhance its security, protecting sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers from being exposed to visitors of the website. But installing an SSL can be daunting for those unfamiliar with its process.

To set up SSL on your website, log into the cPanel of your hosting provider. When logged in, click on the SSL/TLS button to open up an SSL management page which enables you to generate, view, upload or delete certificates as necessary.

As soon as your server is setup, create a new FTP account on it by providing database name, username and creating a strong password. Be sure to write down these credentials or copy and paste them into a custom text file for safekeeping; they could come in handy if ever changing passwords becomes necessary later. Moreover, ensure the password contains at least 20 characters.