✅ Step 1: Log in to Your Plesk Dashboard
Start by logging into your Plesk control panel provided by your hosting provider (like GetSiteUp). This is where you’ll manage your hosting, domains, and website installations.
✅ Step 2: Find the Softaculous Installer
In your control panel, scroll down until you see “Softaculous Apps Installer”. Click on it.
✅ Step 3: Select WordPress
Once inside Softaculous, search or click on the WordPress icon. Then click on Install Now.
✅ Step 4: Configure the Basic Settings
Fill out the following fields:
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Choose Protocol: http or https
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Choose Domain: Select your domain from the dropdown
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In Directory: Leave this blank to install on root (e.g., yourdomain.com)
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Site Name & Description: You can change this later
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Admin Username & Password: Create secure login credentials
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Email: Enter your admin email
✅ Step 5: Choose a Theme (Optional)
Softaculous allows you to pick a basic theme before installation. You can customize it later with Elementor or your preferred builder.
✅ Step 6: Click “Install”
Once everything looks good, scroll down and click Install.
In less than a minute, your WordPress website will be live!