How Do I Install WordPress Using FTP?

It can be a little daunting to install WordPress using FTP. After all, you don’t want to make any mistakes that could leave your site inoperable. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

1. Make a backup of your site before you start.

Just in case something goes wrong, you’ll have a fallback plan.

2. Download and install the FTP software on your computer.

3. Connect to your website’s FTP server using your computer’s default FTP client.

4. Change to the folder where you want to install WordPress.

5. Download the WordPress file from the WordPress website.

6. Unzip the file.

7. Navigate to the unzipped WordPress folder.

8. Copy the wp-config.

php file to the wp-content folder.

9. Copy the WordPress files to the wp-content folder.

10. Open the wp-config.

php file in a text editor.

11. Change the WordPress site name to the name you want to use.

12. Change the site address to the address you want to use.

13. Change the site admin username and password.

14. Save the file.

15. Launch the WordPress site by clicking on the WordPress icon on your computer’s desktop.

16. Log in to the WordPress site.

17. Click on the “Settings” link in the menu bar.

18. Click on the “Site Settings” link in the Site Settings section.

19. Change the “Site Name” field to the name you want to use.

20. Change the “Site Address” field to the address you want to use.

21. Change the “Site Admin Username” and “Site Admin Password” fields to the username and password you want to use.

22. Click on the “Save Changes” button.

23. Click on the “Exit” button to quit the WordPress site.

24. Congratulations! You’ve installed WordPress using FTP.