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Looking for a tutorial that shows you how to install WordPress, but you keep finding resources that address all the methods except the one you need?
We have your back covered.
In this post, desglosamos todas las formas imaginables que hay para instalar WordPress.
Aprenderá a instalar WordPress usando cPanel, Softaculous, MOJO, Fantastico, y QuickInstall; localmente tanto en Windows como en Mac; manualmente usando FTP; y desglosaremos proveedores de alojamiento populares como GoDaddy, Bluehost, y HostGator.
At the same time you will learn how to install WordPress Multisite, how to install WordPress in different languages, and more.
Simplemente haga clic en el link apropiado en nuestra Tabla de Contenidos para ir a la sección que necesita.
Clever?
Let's go from here.
How to install WordPress in cPanel (Softaculous, MOJO, Fantastico, and QuickInstall)
Por ende, decidiste empezar un Blog.
Impressive. Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get to work installing WordPress.
Luckily, many of the popular WordPress hosts offer some form of simplified (or even automatic) installation.
If you are using a "shared" WordPress hosting plan, your host is most likely using cPanel.
Editor's note: cPanel is an online control panel that many hosts use to simplify the entire "how to host a website" process for users. Go here to learn more about the topic.
Let's go over the cPanel process ...
Step #1. Find out how to enter your host's cPanel
Desafortunadamente, la forma de llegar a cPanel no está estandarizada en toda la Web. Diferentes hosts acceden a ella de forma diferente.
This way, before you can do anything, you have to figure out how to get into your host's cPanel.
El método más sencillo es encontrar los correos electrónicos que su proveedor de alojamiento le envió cuando se registró para su cuenta. Entre otros datos valiosos, la Url de su cPanel estará en uno de esos correos electrónicos iniciales.
But if you can't find the correct email, don't worry.
Sólo tiene que buscar en Google el nombre de su host web y el «cPanel login».
That should work.
Step #2. Get to know cPanel
The main control panel of cPanel can be a bit intimidating.
Just relax.
You don't have to understand everything cPanel has to offer. We are here to do one thing - learn how to install WordPress.
To do this, let's look for the cPanel installation tools, which are regularly found near the bottom of the page.
The host may use any of the following installers: Softaculous, Fantastico, QuickInstall or MOJO Marketplace.
Let's focus on Softaculous since it is the most popular.
But don't worry if your host uses a different installer.
Although the specific interfaces may be a bit different, the idea behind each installer is the same.
At the same time, they all ask you for the same set of data and inputs.
Step #3. How to install WordPress using Softaculous
To get started, find the section Softaculous in cPanel.
Click on the Logo de WordPress. Se abrirá la herramienta de instalación:
Click the button Install Now to begin the installation process.
Softaculous only needs a handful of details from you. Here are the fields you should pay special attention to:
- «Choose the version you want to install»- Always go for the latest version available.
- «Choose the protocol» – «https://» es la opción preferida por Google.
- «Elegir Domain» – Deje sin cambios si tiene un solo dominio asignado a su server; si tiene más de un dominio, seleccione el que desee para esta instalación.
- «In Directory»- Leave empty if you want to install WordPress in the main directory of your domain name (which most people do).
- «Select Plugin (s)»- Optional (but as a general rule: the fewer plugins, the better).
This is what the form looks like:
Click on Install to continue.
When the process is done, Softaculous will show you a final confirmation screen along with links to your WordPress dashboard.
And that's it!
You have installed WordPress using cPanel.
Note: The WordPress dashboard for your newly installed site should be available at your website wp-admin /.
How to install WordPress on Localhost (Or, How to install WordPress locally)
The instructions for installing WordPress locally depend on whether you are using a PC (Windows) or a Mac.
We will go over both methods.
First of all: Windows.
(If you're on a Mac, click here to skip ahead.)
How to install WordPress on Windows
WordPress is a great tool for local web development.
This is how WordPress is installed locally on Windows:
Step #1. Get XAMPP
XAMPP es un servidor web local para su ordenador. Es un paquete todo en uno con todo lo que necesita para ejecutar software (como WordPress) localmente.
What about the WAMP?
You may have heard of an equivalent tool called WAMP.
Under the hood, WAMP and XAMPP do the same. However, in my opinion, WAMP is not as reliable as XAMPP.
For this reason and others, we will focus on XAMPP in this tutorial.
From the XAMPP website, click the download button for Windows and save the XAMPP package to your desktop.
Launch the XAMPP installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
First, select the individual components that you want to install. To be safe, you can choose all of them:
Then select the installation folder for XAMPP.
Note: Avoid installing XAMPP on program files. Windows read and write restrictions may prevent it from working properly. Install in C: xampp it's a safer bet.
XAMPP will take a minute or two to install.
When done, you will see this confirmation screen:
When you click FinalizeYou will see the main XAMPP configuration panel.
In it, click on the two buttons Start next to Apache and MySQL.
That way:
You should see both labels turn green:
When you see the green color, your local server will be up and running!
Step #2. Create a blank database for WordPress
From the XAMPP control panel, click the button Admin in the MySQL row:
This will launch a tool called PHPMyAdmin, que es una herramienta de gestión de bases de datos de Open Source.
Go to Databases (from the top menu).
Enter a name for your new WordPress database (something simple) and click the button Create:
You should see your new blank database in the sidebar:
Now you can exit PHPMyAdmin.
Step #3. Download WordPress
Go to WordPress.org and download the latest version of the software.
Do not worry. It has no cost:
Next:
- Save the file to your desktop or download folder. Extract it.
- Go to the folder where you installed XAMPP (C: xampp) and find the subfolder htdocs.
- Create a new subfolder within htdocs. This is where your site will live. For the purpose of this demo I will name the folder mynewsite.
Note: The name of this folder will at the same time be part of the local address of the site. With mynewsite being the folder name, the site address is going to be localhost / mynewsite.
Tome el contents del archivo de WordPress y muévalo a esta nueva subcarpeta («mynewsite» o como quiera que haya llamado la suya).
It should look like this:
Step #4. Install WordPress locally on Windows
Abra su browser web y navegue hasta localhost / mynewsite.
What you will see is the WordPress Installation Wizard on screen.
The first step is to choose the language:
The next screen is an information card for you to catch up on what is going to happen. Click Let's Go! once you've read it.
The next step is crucial in the installation.
This is where you can enter the details of your WordPress connection to the database.
Here are my settings based on everything I have set in the previous steps so far:
Important parts:
- Database name - This is the name you set in PHPMyAdmin when you created the database in Step #2.
- Name of Username - Establish as root.
- Password - Leave blank.
- Database host - Set as local host.
- Table prefix - Leave as is.
The next step is where you can set the name of your site and the details of your main administrator account:
Note: With the exception of the username, you can easily change them later in the WordPress dashboard.
Click on Install WordPress to finish everything.
And that's it. You have installed WordPress locally on Windows.
How to install WordPress on Mac
Aunque instalar WordPress localmente en Mac no es la experiencia frecuente de «obtener apps de App Store» a la que estamos acostumbrados, todavía se puede hacer con relativa facilidad.
Here's how to install WordPress on Mac:
Step #1. Get MAMP
MAMP is a local web server that works quite well on Mac.
(At the same time it is easier to install than some of its alternatives).
From the MAMP website, go to the download section and choose the option for macOS:
Save the package on your computer.
Launch the MAMP installer and continue with the onscreen wizard.
When the installation is complete, open MAMP from the Mac Launchpad.
In the settings panel, click the main button Start Servers.
Congratulations! Your local server is up and running.
Step #2. Create a blank database for WordPress
As soon as you start your server in MAMP, you will be taken to the main page of the server.
Regularmente es «http://localhost:8888/MAMP/» (sin las comillas).
From there, click PHPMYADMIN low TOOLS:
As previously mentioned in the post, PHPMyAdmin is an open source database management tool.
We use it to create a new database for WordPress.
Go to Databases (from the top menu):
Enter a name for your new WordPress database (something simple) and click Create.
That way:
You should see your new blank database in the sidebar.
Now you can exit PHPMyAdmin.
Step #3. Download WordPress
Go to WordPress.org and download the latest version of the software.
Next:
- Save the file to your Mac and extract it.
- Go to your server's default web folder. That is usually in Apps / MAMP / htdocs. You can check the location of your default web folder by going into the MAMP settings and selecting the tab Web server:
- Create a new subfolder. This is where your site will live. For the purpose of this demo I will name my subfolder mynewsite.
Note: The name of this folder will at the same time be part of the local address of the site. With mynewsite as the folder name, the site address will be localhost: 8888 / mynewsite.
Take the content of the WordPress file and move it to the new folder that you created. It should look like this:
Step #4. Install WordPress locally on Mac
Open your web browser and go to localhost: 8888 / mynewsite.
What you will see is the WordPress installation wizard on screen. The first step is to choose the language:
The next screen is an information card for you to catch up on what is going to happen. Click Let's Go! once you have read it.
In the next step, you will enter the details of your WordPress connection to the database.
Here are my settings based on everything I have set in the previous steps:
Important parts:
- Database name - This is the name you set in PHPMyAdmin when you created the database in Step #2
- Username - Establish as root.
- Password - Establish as root.
- Database host - Set as local host.
- Table prefix - Leave as is.
The next step is where you can set the name of your site and the details of your main administrator account:
Note: With the exception of the username, you can easily change them later in the WordPress dashboard.
Click on Install WordPress to finish everything.
And that's it. You have installed WordPress locally on a Mac
Back to the start
How to install WordPress via FTP (Or, How to install WordPress manually)
Installing WordPress via FTP only takes a few minutes, but you do need to have a couple of things prepared beforehand.
Mainly, you need to log into a web server - at the same time known as a web hosting account.
Editor's note: Dos opciones de alojamiento de WordPress que recomendamos a nuestros estudiantes de Smart Blogger son SiteGround (enlace de affiliate) y WP Engine (enlace de afiliado). Ambas son grandes opciones.
Start by going to your host of choice and purchasing one of the available web hosting plans. If you already have a web host, you are ahead of the game!
Next:
Step #1. Download WordPress
Go to WordPress.org and download the latest version of WordPress.
Save the package to your computer and extract its contents.
Step #2. Upload WordPress files to your server
The next step is to connect to your web server via FTP and upload your freshly downloaded WordPress files.
You will need to use a third party FTP tool to do this.
FileZilla es muy popular. Lo usaremos para los propósitos de esta demostración.
Now, to connect to your server, you will need your connection details.
This information should have been provided by email when you first signed up for your hosting account. But if you can't find it, don't worry. You can find your FTP information within your host's cPanel.
Go to section FTP accounts (low RECORDS):
There you will find your FTP accounts. Or, alternatively, you can create your FTP account if one doesn't already exist.
Next to your FTP account, there is a link called Set up client FTP.
Click on the:
This will reveal a new section.
In it, click the button FTP configuration file in FileZilla:
You can open that file with FileZilla and configure your connection details immediately.
Once this is done, the only thing left to do is upload the WordPress files to the server.
Depending on your hosting setup, you may need to upload WordPress to a specific directory.
However, for most users the directory will be called public_html or public_wwww.
When in doubt, check with your web host.
(* 5 *) Step #3. Create a new database for WordPress in cPanel
WordPress, como cualquier otro CMS moderno, no puede funcionar sin una base de datos.
The database is where all your posts, pages, comments, and other site content are stored.
To create a new database, go back to cPanel, scroll down to the section Databases and click the MySQL Database Assistant:
From there, you will be guided through the steps to create a new database.
First, choose a name for your database:
Next, create a new user account that WordPress will use to log into the database.
Note: Be sure to write down the username and password. You will need them in the next step.
Lastly, assign sufficient access rights to the new user account.
It is better to do it simply by selecting ALL PRIVILEGES, So:
Your database configuration is now complete!
(* 5 *) Step #4. Install WordPress through the online installer
This is the last step on your way to installing WordPress via FTP.
Just fire up your browser and navigate to your site's URL.
You will see the main page of the WordPress installer.
First, choose the language of your site:
The next step is crucial, and it is where you will need to provide your database details.
(I hope you wrote down those details before!)
Here's a breakdown for each one:
- Database name - The name of your database (from the previous step).
- Username - Your chosen username (from the previous step).
- Password - Your chosen password (from the previous step).
- Database host - In most cases, set this option to local host. If your hosting configuration requires a different value here, they can provide this information.
- Table prefix - You can ignore this field and leave it as is.
The next step is where you can set the name of your site and the details of your main administrator account:
Note: With the exception of the username, you can easily change them later in the WordPress dashboard.
Click on Install WordPress to finish everything.
And that's it! You have installed WordPress manually using FTP.
How to install WordPress Multisite
WordPress Multisite is a cool feature built into WordPress.
Simply speaking, with WordPress Multisite, you can launch multiple WordPress websites, all working on the same WordPress installation.
This is ideal for companies and organizations that need multiple websites, but are looking to keep the cost of managing them low.
WordPress Multisite is at the same time a great option for universities where it is very common for individual courses or professors to have their own sites.
Here's how to set up and install WordPress Multisite:
Step #1. Install WordPress locally, via cPanel, or via FTP
To begin your journey with WordPress Multisite, you first need to install WordPress using any of the methods previously described in this guide.
Go here to install WordPress using Softaculous, MOJO, Fantastico, QuickInstall, or any other installation tool offered by your host's cPanel.
Go here to install WordPress locally on Windows or here to install WordPress locally on Mac.
Lastly, go here to install WordPress using FTP.
Once you have WordPress installed, you are ready for the next step.
Step #2. Enable WordPress Multisite
Connect to your server via FTP (previously explained in this guide), and download the file wp-config.php from your main WordPress directory.
Open the file in Notepad (or equivalent software) and add the following line at the bottom:
determine ('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true);
Save the file and upload it back to your home WordPress directory via FTP. You will want to overwrite the original file.
Step #3. Set up your WordPress multi-site network
At this stage, WordPress is ready to allow you to configure your network of sites. Here's how:
First, go to your plugins and disable them all.
Then go to Tools> Network Settings. This is where you create your network of WordPress sites.
Click the button Install to start.
On the next screen, WordPress will give you specific instructions to finish the setup.
This will involve editing two files in your WordPress directory (equivalent to how we did a minute ago with wp-config.php).
Configuration example:
Step #4. Create your WordPress Multisite Websites
Once you log back into WordPress, you will see an updated version of the admin interface with a new section in the upper left corner:
This menu is where you can switch between your WordPress sites (and where you can add new sites to the network).
Each website is independent, it can have different content, different user accounts, different themes, different plugins, etc.
Congratulations! You have successfully configured WordPress Multisite.
(Feel free to reactivate all your plugins!)
How to install WordPress in your language
Did you know that WordPress has been translated into 113 (and counting) languages?
It's true. You can install WordPress in everything from Afrikaans (South Africa) to 香港 中文 版 (Simplified Chinese).
In summary:
Puedes instalar WordPress en tu idioma, sin importar cuál be.
Here's how to do it:
#1. Download WordPress in your language
Go to WordPress.org.
Since WordPress is quite predictive and useful for international users, depending on your location, you will see a note encouraging you to download WordPress in your language.
Here is an example:
What the chart above says is:
"WordPress at the same time is available in Polish."
Clicking on the language - in this example "Polski" - will redirect you to a new localized WordPress website.
Once there, download the WordPress package and save the ZIP file to your desktop and extract its contents.
#2. Install WordPress via FTP
Then follow the same instructions that we discussed previously in this guide.
Click here to upload WordPress files to your server.
Bonus Tip: Installing Language Files From Administrator Control Panel
If you've already installed WordPress in one language, but would like to use another language, don't worry.
WordPress makes changing languages a breeze.
In your Control Panel, go to Settings > General> Language of the site.
Then simply choose the language you want to use.
And that's it! You are finished.
Back to the start
How to Install WordPress on 12 Popular Web Hosts
The next section covers how to install WordPress on 12 popular hosting providers. Click on one of the following links to enter your host:
- How to install WordPress on SiteGround
- How to install WordPress on Bluehost
- How to install WordPress on GoDaddy
- How to install WordPress on WP Engine
- How to install WordPress on flywheel
- How to install WordPress on Kinsta
- How to install WordPress on HostGator
- How to install WordPress on DreamHost
- How to install WordPress on A2Hosting
- How to install WordPress on InMotion Hosting
- How to install WordPress on iPage
- How to install WordPress on Hostinger
How to install WordPress on SiteGround
SiteGround (affiliate link) offers a wizard tool to install your WordPress in minutes. There is no need to deal with any kind of encoding, configuration, or uploading of things to a server.
Here is a video that shows you the process:
But, if you prefer written instructions, here are the steps:
When you enter your SiteGround user panel for the first time, you will receive a message asking if you want to have a new website configured for you:
Click on the option «Start a new website» and select WordPress as your platform.
SiteGround will at the same time create a new administrator account for you. All you have to do is provide the login details:
That's all you have to do.
How to install WordPress on Bluehost
When you sign up for a Bluehost WordPress hosting plan, the latest version of WordPress is automatically installed for you. All you have to do is configure it.
Here are the steps:
If you want to set up additional WordPress sites, it is easy to do so through the Bluehost control panel.
Go to My Sites, and then click Create a Site.
Enter your center details and scroll through the individual screens.
First, you will need to choose a name for your WordPress installation:
Then enter the domain name and directory, along with the optional plugins you want:
Lastly, set your administrator username and password.
How to install WordPress on GoDaddy
GoDaddy uses cPanel to install WordPress on their hosting plans.
Here is his official video that walks you through the whole process (simple):
And if you need to add another WordPress site, that's easy at the same time.
Access your GoDaddy user panel, go to Managed WordPress > Manage All. Click on Add site.
From this point on, GoDaddy will take you by the hand and do most of the work for you. All you will have to do is enter a name for your site and your desired login credentials for the admin user.
When the installation is complete, GoDaddy will show you a WordPress setup wizard to help you personalize your site:
You can click No, thanks or in Continue.
How to install WordPress on WP Engine
WP Engine (affiliate link) is one of the original 'managed' WordPress hosting platforms. They take care of all the heavy technical work so you can focus on what is important to the success of your website.
What this means in practice is that WP Engine will install WordPress for you when you create an account. You shouldn't lift a finger.
You access the site from your user panel:
If you want to add sites additional to your WP Engine setup, it's pretty easy. Here is a video tutorial that shows you how to do it:
If you prefer written instructions, here is the official WP Engine guide for adding or removing WordPress installations.
How to install WordPress on flywheel
Del mismo modo que WP Engine, Flywheel es una plataforma de alojamiento WordPress gestionada. Ellos se encargan de los aspectos técnicos – incluyendo la instalación de WordPress – para usted. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es proporcionar algunos datos.
Here is a video that guides you through the process:
If you want to create additional sites, click the button Create a new site from your user profile:
Next, provide all the necessary details such as site name, administrator username, password, and your preferred payment method.
Once you have completed the form, your site will be visible in your user profile.
That's all you have to do.
Here's Flywheel's official guide to adding new sites if you need more information.
How to install WordPress on Kinsta
Kinsta is a newcomer to the managed WordPress hosting market. Like WP Engine and Flywheel, Kinsta installs WordPress for you when you create your account.
If you want to add additional WordPress sites to your Kinsta plan, follow the steps in this video:
If you prefer written instructions, here is Kinsta's official guide to adding WordPress sites.
How to install WordPress on HostGator
Like many shared WordPress hosts, HostGator gives you access to cPanel. With it, you can easily install WordPress by following the steps in the following video:
Can't play the video? Do not worry.
HostGator at the same time offers an extensive article on how to install WordPress on their platform.
How to install WordPress on DreamHost
For each of their WordPress hosting plans, DreamHost provides pre-installed WordPress. All work is done for you.
If you need to add more WordPress sites, here is a video that shows you how to do it:
Do you prefer written instructions?
Here is Dreamhost's how-to article to use their handy 1-click WordPress setup.
How to install WordPress on A2Hosting
A2Hosting offers both shared and managed WordPress hosting.
For shared hosting, they offer 1-Click WordPress installation using Softaculous. Here is a video to guide you through the steps:
If you opt for one of their managed hosting plans, WordPress will come pre-installed with your A2Hosting account.
If you need to add more WordPress installations to your account, here is the official A2Hosting video to show you how:
How to install WordPress on InMotion Hosting
Like its managed hosting competitors, InMotion Hosting provides WordPress pre-installed on your hosting account out of the box. This means that you don't need to install WordPress on your own.
If you want to install WordPress on an additional domain, InMotion offers this handy video tutorial:
How to install WordPress on iPage
Like other "managed" WordPress hosting companies, iPage provides WordPress pre-installed with your account. (At the same time you get a set of pre-installed WordPress themes and plugins.)
Here's a helpful video showing you how to set up your WordPress site for iPage:
If you want to install some additional WordPress sites on iPage, click here to read their guide.
How to install WordPress on Hostinger
Hostinger offers a quick and easy automatic installer for WordPress.
Here is their official video showing how it's done:
If you prefer written instructions, here is Hostinger's tutorial for installing WordPress (using various methods).
Frequent questions
Before we finish, let's go over some common associated questions we hear regularly:
Do i need to install WordPress?
Answer: It depends.
If you use a "managed" web server like WP Engine, the WordPress installation takes care of you. You should not do anything (beyond filling in a few details).
However, if you are using a "shared" hosting plan, you will need to install WordPress.
The good news is that most of the hosts have made the process easy. A couple of clicks and you are done.
Editor's note: All this assuming, of course, that you wants a WordPress site. WordPress is awesome, but it's not the only game in town - there are plenty of blogging platforms out there.
Does WordPress cost money?
No, the WordPress software is 100% free. Anyone can go to WordPress.org and download it completely free at any time.
The typical costs of running a WordPress website come from other factors, such as purchasing a domain name and choosing a hosting provider.
Does WordPress include hosting? (Or, is WordPress hosting your site?)
If you are using WordPress.com, the answer is yes.
WordPress.com is a free, hosted version of the WordPress software offered by the company. (You can upgrade to multiple paid plans if you need more features)
However, if you are using the self-hosted version of the software available completely free on WordPress.org, the answer is no. You will need a hosting provider.
What is the best hosting for WordPress?
WordPress.org officially recommends Bluehost, DreamHost, and SiteGround.
At Smart Blogger, we recommend SiteGround (affiliate link) and WP Engine (affiliate link).
Since SiteGround is on both lists, it is safe to say that it is a solid option.
How to install WordPress themes?
Your WordPress installation will come with several free themes (layouts), but there are thousands of additional themes - both free and premium - that you can add.
Here's a quick guide on how to install WordPress themes from within your WordPress dashboard.
How to install WordPress plugins?
Although you have to be careful not to go overboard with them, WordPress plugins are one of the best features of the software - they allow you to add all kinds of functionality to your WordPress site that is not available out of the box.
SiteGround has published a helpful tutorial on how to install WordPress plugins for step-by-step instructions.
How to install Facebook Pixel in WordPress?
Si estás interesado en publicar anuncios de Facebook (ahora o en el futuro), necesitas instalar un Pixel de Facebook en tu sitio de WordPress.
What is a Facebook Pixel? It is a snippet of tracking code that you add to your website that collects data each time someone visits your site or takes a specific action.
Here's a video that explains it in more detail (including how to install it):
If you prefer written instructions, here is the Facebook help article on Facebook Pixel, which includes the steps to create and install them.
Back to the start
Time to install WordPress
Installing WordPress can be overwhelming - especially if you've never done it before.
We hope this in-depth guide has been able to point you in the right direction. Use it, add it to your favorites and feel free to share it with a friend.
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