How to Install WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide

First, you need a hosting provider to store your website's files. Some popular options include Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator. Select a plan that fits your needs and register a domain name if you don't have one already.

Visit the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress. The download will be in a .zip file format.

You can upload WordPress files to your hosting account via FTP (File Transfer Protocol). Use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to your server.

Enter your FTP credentials (provided by your hosting provider), navigate to your website’s root directory (often public_html or www), and upload the WordPress .zip file.

Once uploaded, extract the .zip file in the root directory.

Navigate to your website URL. You should see the WordPress installation screen. Select your preferred language and click "Continue." On the next screen, click "Let’s go!" to proceed with the database configuration.

Enter the database name, username, and password you created earlier. For the Database Host field, enter "localhost" if your database is hosted on the same server. Leave the table prefix as "wp_" unless you want to change it for security reasons. Click "Submit."

If WordPress can connect to the database, you will see a success message. Click "Run the installation."

Fill in the required information:

• Site Title: Your website’s name.
• Username: The admin username for your WordPress site.
• Password: A strong password for your admin account.
• Your Email: An email address for administrative purposes.

Check the box to discourage search engines from indexing your site if you’re not ready to go live yet. Click "Install WordPress."

Once the installation is complete, you will see a success message. Click "Log In" to access the WordPress admin dashboard. Enter the username and password you created in the previous step.