# How to install WordPress from Softaculous

> Install WordPress on your domain in minutes using the Softaculous app installer in cPanel.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/softaculous/how-to-install-wordpress-from-softaculous
Updated: 2026-06-09

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You can install WordPress on your domain in just a few minutes using the Softaculous app installer built into cPanel.

## Before you start

Make sure you are [logged in to cPanel](/knowledgebase/cpanel-how-tos/how-to-login-to-cpanel). If you want WordPress to run over HTTPS (recommended), ensure SSL is already active on your domain - you can do this for free using Let's Encrypt, available inside cPanel.

## Installing WordPress

1. In cPanel, scroll to the **Software** section and click **Softaculous Apps Installer**.

   ![Softaculous in cPanel](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/df/a8/dfa8ab4d1598b1ce8949a4f4896f90eeee04292a.gif)

2. Find WordPress in the list and click **Install**.

   ![WordPress install button in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e8/e4/e8e4dda0b94f1b27e3d43175916b27cfe232ca81.png)

3. Work through the configuration sections described below, then click the **Install** button at the bottom of the page.

## Configuration options

### Software setup

- **Choose protocol** - If your domain has SSL, select `https://`. Otherwise select `http://`.

  ![Protocol selector](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/b5/e9/b5e99ffbf4ff4ff653723e883f9e4a8e3deb124e.png)

- **Choose domain** - Select the domain you want to install WordPress on.
- **In directory** - Leave this blank to install at the root of your domain (e.g. `https://mydomain.com/`). To install in a subdirectory, type the folder name here (e.g. `blog` to install at `https://mydomain.com/blog/`). The directory must not already exist.

### Site settings

- **Site name** - The name of your site, shown in the browser title bar and in most theme headers. It does not need to match your domain name.
- **Site description** - A short phrase describing what your site is about.
- **Enable Multisite (WPMU)** - Tick this only if you want to run a network of WordPress sites from a single installation.

### Admin account

Set your **admin username**, **admin password**, and **admin email**. Use a strong, unique password and keep these details safe.

### Choose language

Select the language for your WordPress dashboard and site.

### Select plugins

You can optionally install the **Loginizer** plugin at this stage. It limits failed login attempts to protect your site against brute-force attacks.

### Advanced options

These settings are worth reviewing before you install:

- **Auto upgrade** - Keeps WordPress core updated automatically.
- **Auto upgrade WordPress plugins** and **Auto upgrade WordPress themes** - Keeps plugins and themes updated automatically.
- **Automated backups** and **Backup rotation** - Schedules regular backups of your installation.

:::tip
We recommend leaving update notifications enabled and turning on automated backups so you always have a recent restore point.
:::

### Select theme

You can choose a theme to install now, or skip this step and use the default theme. You can always change your theme later from the WordPress dashboard.

## Finishing the installation

Before clicking **Install**, you can enter an additional email address to receive a copy of the installation details.

![Email instructions field](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/06/eb/06ebdd3e98f434cba56866808f363d910c4846bd.png)

Click **Install**. Softaculous will set up WordPress and email the installation details to your admin email address.

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