{"id":4812,"date":"2022-06-06T11:04:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T08:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/?p=4812"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:47:47","slug":"how-to-install-wordpress-with-an-auto-installer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scalahosting.com\/kb\/how-to-install-wordpress-with-an-auto-installer\/","title":{"rendered":"Install WordPress Auto-Installer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A <\/span>WordPress auto-installer<\/b> is one more way you can streamline your website. In today\u2019s guide, we are going to learn step-by-step how to set up <\/span>Softaculous<\/b> and a few other auto-installers.  The process of configuring WordPress has never been easier\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s an auto-installer?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though the name gives it away, an auto-installer is a tool that automatically installs software.  Suppose you want to launch a WordPress blog by yourself. You would first need to know some <\/span>computer commands to <\/b>install and configure WP<\/b><\/a> on your web server.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this can be much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auto Installers use a <\/span>Graphical User Interface (GUI)<\/b> which <\/span>automates all the click-heavy technical tasks<\/b> and <\/span>presents you with one-click decisions<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Softaculous <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Softaculous is one of the most robust <\/span>auto-installers for WordPress<\/b>. It will help you to not only set up WP, but to apply updates or import existing installations as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Auto-Install WordPress Using Softaculous<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Log in to your control panel and look for <\/span>Softaculous <\/b>in the <\/span>Software<\/b> section. When you find it, click on the <\/span>Softaculous Apps Installer<\/b> icon to go to the user panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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    1. Once you\u2019re on the Softaculous user panel, click on <\/span>WordPress<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      This takes you to the WordPress page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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      1. Once you click on <\/span>Install<\/b>, you will see the installation setup wizard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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        1. The form asks for some details, including <\/span>admin name<\/b>, <\/span>password<\/b>, <\/span>email<\/b>, <\/span>site name<\/b>, <\/span>language<\/b>, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          When choosing the domain and installation folder, note that you can put WordPress in the document root by leaving the <\/span>In Directory<\/b> field blank. Putting any name here will create an associated subfolder and<\/span> install WP inside<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. After filling in the form, click <\/span>Install<\/b> and let Softaculous handle the rest.<\/span> You will see a success message when the installation is complete.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Alternative Auto-Installers for WordPress<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Several other popular WordPress auto installers include <\/span>Plesk<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Fantastico<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Installatron<\/span><\/a>. All of them are relatively easy to set up and duly perform the job they’re made for\u2013auto installing WordPress.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Let\u2019s take a closer look at each of them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Plesk<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Never touch the command line again using the <\/span>Plesk management platform<\/b>. Its dashboard makes it easy to manage multiple websites. You can make unique membership plans and limit or expand the resources available to each client. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            The software is simple to use, including all the necessary capabilities for website management\u2013install, moderate, or uninstall extensions, update <\/span>CMS<\/b><\/a>, etc. Mostly preferred by<\/span> Windows server clients<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Go to the <\/span>Applications<\/b> tab from your Plesk dashboard, which opens the<\/span> Featured Applications<\/b> page.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. If you want a one-click quick install, click <\/span>Install<\/b> next to WordPress. Click the drop-down arrow next to it and select <\/span>Custom<\/b> for custom installation parameters<\/span>.<\/b> <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. If you choose the quick installation option, there is no need to do anything else\u2013the installation is done. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              If you opted for the custom configuration, modify the specific settings you want and click <\/span>Install<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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              \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

              Fantastico<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Fantastico is an automatic installation <\/b>program offering a more straightforward way to install WordPress. It makes the migration from any domain or subdomain to another a simple delight. The only thing you have to make sure you do right is to <\/span>correctly modify the source URLs<\/b> and the ones you want for a destination.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Login to cPanel and click on <\/span>Fantastico<\/b> or <\/span>Fantastico Deluxe<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Next, find the <\/span>Blogs<\/b> category on the left-side menu. Under it you will see the <\/span>WordPress<\/b> option.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Click on the <\/span>New Installation<\/b> link in the <\/span>WordPress Overview<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Fill in your details and click <\/span>Submit<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                Installatron<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Apart from<\/span> remote and automatic backups, one-click installation, and improved WordPress integration<\/b>, Installatron introduces a bunch more advanced features and services. These include the upgraded administrative panel with <\/span>multi-server syncing, cloning, integrated application changelogs<\/span><\/i>, and comprehensive email support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Log in to your web host\u2019s control panel and find Installatron. Then, click <\/span>WordPress<\/b> and choose the <\/span>Install this application<\/b> option.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Modify any of the install prompts\u2013language settings, for example\u2013if you want to customize your new WP installation. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Click <\/span>Install<\/b>. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                  \"Install<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                  Upgrading WordPress Performance<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Many of us <\/span>prefer to have our WordPress site <\/b>as hands-off and efficient as possible\u2013after all, we would want to optimize it to our exact liking.  So, here\u2019s one more way to free yourself from the time-consuming technical stuff and put your <\/span>WordPress site on auto-pilot<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  WordPress Management<\/b> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Taking care of a website may seem a part of the job for many techies and server admins. But as a business owner, you want to focus on entirely different aspects of running your project. <\/span>
                  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  That\u2019s why we \u201coutsource\u201d these tasks to <\/span>more efficient systems like auto-installers<\/b>. But why stop there?  After years of adapting to customer feedback, new challenges, and evolving alongside competitors, <\/span>ScalaHosting<\/b> has created some unique solutions to simplify your <\/span>WordPress management <\/b>even more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  SPanel is one such evolutionary system. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  SPanel VPS Hosting<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  SPanel<\/b><\/a> is an all-in-one solution to WordPress management and security that effectively <\/span>boosts our website performance<\/b> while at the same time <\/span>improves website security<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  SPanel is a free and <\/span>easy replacement for cPanel<\/b>, so you don\u2019t have to be tied to constantly rising licensing fees. Our solution is fast, lightweight, and knows no limits when it comes to your chosen software.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Faster Websites<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  SPanel comes as part of our<\/span> lightning-fast Virtual Private Servers<\/b><\/a> (VPS)<\/b> with maximum control over the customizations. Setting up a WordPress website is exactly how you want it\u2013fast and effortless.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Our system ensures a <\/span>stable network<\/b> with an uninterrupted web connection<\/b>, a solid ground that helps you keep your loading time in the milliseconds. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Effortless WP Management<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Streamlining your websites often comes at a price\u2013creative flexibility for the convenience of automation. In other words, making a process automatic reduces the number of decisions you can later make for it.  In this case, <\/span>SWordPress Manager<\/b><\/a> is your key to no compromise.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  This <\/span>unique ScalaHosting tool allows you to install WordPress with one click<\/b>, <\/span>automatically update plugins, and instantly clone, stage, backup, and restore your website<\/span><\/i>\u2013without reducing your capacity to change and customize.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  SWordPress Management also includes our one-of-a-kind Security Lock feature that renders all cyberattacks useless by locking all editing opportunities until further notice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Better Security<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  SShield is your 24\/7 digital security guard that <\/span>monitors your websites in real-time. The solution will notify you immediately should an attack occur\u2013we gather information about the security threat as it unfolds and email you a report about what\u2019s happening and how to fix the vulnerability and secure your site.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Smarter Choice<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  The SPanel suite costs just a little more each month than many pay for <\/span>shared web hosting<\/b><\/a>. But for those extra few bucks, you are securing yourself a <\/span>fully managed cloud VPS<\/b>, many new free features (<\/span>dedicated IP<\/b><\/a>, SSL certificates, etc.), and our highly-trained \u201cmuscle\u201d – the support team. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Customer support is vital for technology to run smoothly. That\u2019s why our<\/span> WordPress professionals<\/b> are always at your service to keep your website performing at its best. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  It\u2019s no wonder we build so many tools to make the entire hosting industry better. We realize that <\/span>time is our most valuable asset <\/b>and tailor our services to save yours as much as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  And how are YOU saving time? Let us know in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  What is a one-click WordPress install?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  One-click WordPress installer is a script that automates most of the <\/span>time-consuming steps of installing WordPress<\/b>. The software operates through an easy-to-use interface that eliminates the tedious reading and decision-making associated with manual installations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  How do I install WordPress without hosting?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  You can <\/span>create a free website on the WordPress.com subdomain<\/b>. This way, you don\u2019t have to worry about hosting, but the scarce features and control limitations may not be worth losing the benefits of a unique domain name and hosting service elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Do you need to install WordPress on your computer?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  If you want to have your website online, you should avoid installing WordPress on your computer. Instead, you can set it up on a web server. Still, it may be helpful to<\/span> install WordPress locally for testing purposes<\/b>, adding new plugins, running updates, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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