How to Install WordPress on cPanel – Softaculous One-Click Guide 2026

Installing WordPress has never been easier. With cPanel’s Softaculous, you can have a fully functional WordPress website live in just a few minutes.

Step-by-Step WordPress Installation

1. Log into your cPanel account
2. Go to Softaculous Apps Installer
3. Select WordPress under Blog category
4. Click Install Now
5. Fill in the required information:
   • Protocol: https:// (if SSL is active)
   • Domain: Choose your domain
   • In Directory: Leave blank for root installation
   • Site Name & Description
   • Admin Username, Password, and Email
6. Click Install

Important Settings After Installation

• Log in to WordPress dashboard: https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
• Change Permalinks to “Post name”
• Install backup plugin (UpdraftPlus)
• Install security plugin (Wordfence)
• Install caching plugin (LiteSpeed Cache)
• Install SEO plugin (Rank Math)

Recommended Plugins & Themes 2026

• Themes: Astra, Hello Elementor
• Page Builders: Elementor
• Security: Wordfence Security
• Performance: LiteSpeed Cache

Conclusion

cPanel + Softaculous is the fastest and easiest way to launch a WordPress website. Serverturk.net hosting customers enjoy optimized servers perfect for WordPress performance.