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Installing WordPress via Softaculous

Quick-reference steps for installing WordPress through the Softaculous app installer.

  1. In DirectAdmin, open Softaculous Apps Installer.
  2. Select WordPress from the list.
  3. Choose the domain, leave the install path blank for a root install.
  4. Set an admin username and password.
  5. Click Install.

For a fuller walkthrough including recommended first settings, see Installing WordPress in Under Five Minutes on the blog.

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