WordPress Installation Tutorial
This is a WordPress installation guide for beginners: first prepare the domain and server, then choose the installation method based on shared hosting, VPS, or panel environment, and finally complete backend basic settings, themes, plugins, and go-live checks.
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Most WordPress installation failures are not due to WordPress itself being difficult, but because the domain, server, database, and permissions are not ready.
Prepare the following 5 items before starting. If any item is missing, complete it first; do not jump directly to the installation wizard.
Don't jump straight into manual installation steps. First, determine your hosting type and choose the path that is most convenient and least error-prone.
| Installation method | Who It's For | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| One-click installation from hosting control panel. | For users of SiteGround, Hostinger, shared hosting, etc. | Recommended. The control panel automatically creates the database and files, best for beginners. |
| Installation via panels like Baota/WP Panel. | For beginners who bought a VPS but don't want to type commands. | Suitable as an entry point to VPS; practice on a test site first. Baota users can continue withBaota Panel WordPress Installation Tutorial.。 |
| Manual upload of installation package. | For those who want to understand the relationship between WordPress files and the database. | Suitable for learning and troubleshooting; can also be used for production projects. |
| Local installation. | For those who only want to experience the backend or practice themes/plugins. | Not suitable for going live; suitable for learning and testing. |
Below is the general manual installation process. Even if you use one-click installation, it is recommended to understand these steps for future troubleshooting.
WordPress is not ordinary software installed on your own computer; it is deployed on a server and accessed via a browser to manage the website backend.
Point the domain to the server and prepare PHP, database, web server, and HTTPS. Virtual hosting users can usually skip environment configuration.
Prefer downloading the latest version from the official WordPress.org website. The English version can also switch to the Chinese language pack in the backend.
Place the WordPress files in the website root directory, e.g., public_html, wwwroot, or www. Baota Panel users can download and extract online directly.
WordPress requires a database to store posts, pages, settings, users, and plugin data. Prepare the database name, username, and password before installation.
Visit your domain in a browser, and WordPress will prompt you to fill in database information and basic site information.
After successful installation, enter the backend, first handle permalinks, language, timezone, SSL, default posts and pages, and basic security settings.
Installation errors usually involve database, file permissions, PHP environment, and access path. First troubleshoot in the following order.
First check if the database name, username, password, and database host are correct. For VPS local databases, usually use localhost; for shared hosting, check the database host provided by the host. Also confirm that the database user has permission to access this database.
Check if the domain resolution has taken effect, if the website root directory is correct, and if the domain bound to the server site is correct. If WordPress files are left in a subdirectory like wordpress, the access path may not be as expected.
Usually due to incorrect file permissions or owner. Panel users can change the website file owner to the web user in file management, and confirm that the wp-content directory has write permissions.
You can prepare content via temporary domain, IP, or local testing, but using a domain to access a domestic server usually requires filing. For websites targeting overseas users, consider overseas servers.
Successful WordPress installation is just the beginning. The following settings will affect subsequent SEO, security, and maintenance experience.
These issues mainly come from beginners installing WordPress for the first time.
Building your own independent website usually uses the open-source program provided by WordPress.org. WordPress.com is an official hosting service that is worry-free but differs in freedom and business control.
Usually it is your domain name followed by /wp-admin/. If you cannot log in, first check whether domain resolution, HTTPS, cache, and security plugins are affecting access.
Baota Panel is suitable for beginners who have already purchased a VPS but do not want to manually write commands. The typical process is to first install the web environment, then add a site, create a database, upload or download the WordPress installation package online, and finally visit the domain name to enter the installation wizard. You can refer toBaota Panel WordPress Installation Tutorial.。
First complete the WordPress core installation and basic settings, then choose a theme. Do not frequently install and delete themes before planning the page structure.
It is possible, but it is recommended to use a panel to reduce difficulty and make backups. Beginners who do not want to manage the server at all can consider WordPress hosting first.
First check in order: domain resolution, whether the server is running, site binding, HTTPS, database connection, and PHP error logs. Do not change too many things at once, otherwise it will be difficult to locate the problem.
You can first try to install it yourself following the tutorial. If you encounter problems such as database connection failure, HTTPS, permissions, theme or plugin installation failure, then contact me to determine whether one-time assistance or website building coaching is suitable.
Reading it once was quite informative, hope Naiba shares more high-quality tutorials.
Hello Naiba, how do you add the icon at the beginning of each line in the article?
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I couldn't find it in the text editor. How is it done? Could you tell me the method?
In the Elementor editor page, you can insert an image or insert an icon.
To the website owner: Actually, your explanation is quite rough. For complete beginners, it's confusing; for those familiar with the related technology, it feels like there's a lot of redundant information. Charging 200 yuan to help a newbie set it up seems a bit excessive, to be precise, it only takes a few minutes to deploy.
This is too much, it's simply shameless, they should actually pay you 200.
I have uploaded everything, but when I enter my domain name, it shows this:
Welcome to nginx!
If you see this page, the nginx web server is successfully installed and working. Further configuration is required.
For online documentation and support please refer to nginx.org.
Commercial support is available at nginx.com.
Thank you for using nginx.
The domain name resolution hasn't taken effect yet, or you haven't correctly bound the domain name to the server, or the Baota Panel installation on your server is incorrect. Please troubleshoot it yourself.
I still have a question. When modifying the theme and uploading an avatar, I always upload it at 512*512 pixels, but it says, „The server cannot process the image. This can happen if the server is busy or does not have enough resources to complete the task. Uploading a smaller image may help. The recommended maximum size is 2560 pixels.“
Is there a problem with my server? Why does it fail every time I upload? I've tried many times, and it doesn't work.
What should I do about this? Help, please!
Whining...
What is your server configuration and environment? There is currently no 100% guaranteed solution for your problem online.
I encountered a problem: after uploading all the program files to the root directory and installing via the browser, when entering the database account and password, this text appeared: ‚Unknown column ‘wp_‚ in ‘field list‚ error occurred in the WordPress database when querying SELECT wp_‘.
How to solve this?
I looked it up online, and it said it might be a file permission issue. I changed the file permissions, but it still doesn't work.
How to fix this? It's such a headache.
This is likely an issue with your database configuration, possibly related to permissions, version, etc. The simplest solution is to reinstall your website server system and follow the tutorial again from the beginning.