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How to Install WordPress Using Plesk Panel?

Imagine crafting your dream website with ease, all within a matter of minutes. WordPress, the world’s most popular content management system, offers you just that, combined with the powerful and intuitive Plesk Panel on a server. 

Whether you’re an experienced web developer or a passionate beginner, this guide will walk you through the seamless process of installing WordPress using Plesk Panel. 

Dive in, and let’s turn your website vision into reality!


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Steps to Install WordPress in Plesk Panel

➔ Login to your Plesk panel with your username & password.

Login to your Plesk panel

➔ Once logged in, find the left-hand sidebar & click on ‘Applications’ to open the Applications section.

click on ‘Applications’ to open the Applications section

➔ A new page will open. You have to click the ‘Install’ button next to WordPress.

click the ‘Install’ button

➔ The WordPress application will take a few moments to download and install.

Installing WordPress

➔ It’s time to manage your WordPress application. To do so, click on the pencil icon next to ‘My CMS’ to change the name of your website.

next to ‘My CMS’ to

➔ Once you change the name, you need to set a password for your WordPress account. To do that, click ‘setup.’

click setup

➔ A sidebar will appear on the left, showing the password set by Plesk in the ‘Current Password’ field. You need to change this password by clicking on ‘New Password.’

password set by Plesk

➔ You can also change the administrator email address in the ‘Administrator’s email’ if you want to make someone else the admin of a WordPress

email address in the ‘Administrator’s email’

➔ Once you make the required changes, click the ‘Change’ button. 

click the ‘Change’ button

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That’s it! Following these steps, you can easily install WordPress on your server using the Windows Plesk Panel. This method leverages Plesk’s user-friendly interface and automation capabilities, making it straightforward even for users with minimal technical expertise. 

Enjoy building and managing your new WordPress site!