To install wordPress Manually in directadmin, Stat with visiting wordpress.org and click on the “Get WordPress” button. This will direct you to the page where you can download the WordPress software.
Install WordPress Manually:
On the WordPress download page, click the “Download WordPress 6.6.1” button. This action will initiate the download of the specified version of WordPress.
FTP Management Settings:
After completing the download, navigate to the Netpower control panel, enter “ftp” into the search bar, and select “FTP Management” from the search results.
FTP Accounts:
In the FTP Management window, you will find a list of FTP accounts. Please locate the account that is depicted in the provided image.
Modify FTP Account Details:
Once you click on the FTP account, you will need to copy the username associated with that account. This action involves selecting and copying the username from the account details.
Open FileZilla Tool:
Open FileZilla and paste the username and password into the appropriate fields. This will allow you to connect to the FTP server.
DNS Management:
Copy the value from the DNS Management section and paste it into the “Host” field in FileZilla. This action sets the correct server address for your FTP connection.
Enter the value you copied from the DNS Management section into the “Host” field. Then, click on “Quickconnect” to establish the connection.
After clicking the “Quickconnect” button, you will see an indication that your connection has been successfully established. This confirms that the connection to the FTP server is now active.
Navigate to the “public_html” directory. This is typically where website files are stored and managed.
Drag and drop the downloaded file into the “public_html” directory, as illustrated in the image provided. This action will upload the file to the specified location.
You will see a confirmation that your file has been successfully uploaded to the “public_html” directory. This indicates that the file is now in the correct location.
File Manager:
Navigate to the File Manager within DirectAdmin. This will allow you to manage and view the files and directories associated with your account.
In the File Manager, click on the “public_html” folder. This action will open the directory where your website files are stored.
Extract File:
Right-click on the WordPress file you previously uploaded and select the “Extract” option. This will unzip or uncompress the file, making its contents available for use.
After clicking “Extract,” a confirmation dialog box will appear. Click “Extract” in this dialog to proceed with unzipping the file.
Database Settings:
Navigate to the “Databases” section from the dashboard. This area allows you to manage and configure your databases.
In the “Create Database” window, select “Advanced Mode” as indicated in the image. This will provide additional options for database creation.
Enter the required details, including the database name, username, and password. Finally, click the “Create” button to establish the new database.
After clicking the “Create” button, you will receive a confirmation message containing your login details. Save these details for use during the installation process.
Rename wp-config-sample.php:
Navigate to the “public_html” directory in the File Manager. This is where you can manage the files for your website.
In the File Manager, right-click on the file named wp-config-sample.php and select “Rename” from the dropdown menu. Change the file name to wp-config.php and confirm the change.
Note: Only Rename wp-config-sample.php to wp-config.php, if wp-config.php does not exist.
Remove the “-sample” from the file name and click “Rename” to apply the change. This will update the file name to wp-config.php.
Right-click on the wp-config.php file and select “Edit” from the dropdown menu. This will open the file for editing.
Enter the database name you saved earlier into the appropriate field in the wp-config.php file. Then, click “Save” to apply the changes.
WordPress Setup Process:
Navigate to your website by entering its URL in a web browser. This will allow you to view and interact with your site.
Fill in the required information on the WordPress installation page and then click “Install WordPress” to complete the setup process.
After clicking “Install WordPress,” you will receive a notification stating, “WordPress has been installed. Thank you and enjoy!” This confirms that the installation process is complete.
Click on the “LogIn” button to access the WordPress login page. This will allow you to enter your credentials and manage your WordPress site.
Administrator Login:
Enter your username and password into the respective fields on the login page. Then, click the “LogIn” button to access your WordPress dashboard.
In the WordPress dashboard, hover your mouse over “Demo Site” in the menu. Then, click “Visit Site” to view your website.
This is the final page of your website, where you can see the completed site as it appears to visitors. It represents the end of the setup process.
Conclusion:
Now that we’ve covered how to install WordPress manually in DirectAdmin, you can refer to our video installation guide for additional help. The video offers detailed instructions and visual aids to assist with the installation process and further database management tasks.
