Not every user is familiar with setting up a WordPress website. Taking this into consideration, you can use ManageWP to install a new WordPress website. This is just another example of how you can use ManageWP to carry out all of your WordPress tasks. It’s incredibly simple to deploy a fresh WordPress installation, and you’ll be up and running in a few minutes. Don’t forget, you can also use our clone tool to create a template site that can be deployed, saving you loads of time in your development workflow.

To install WordPress using ManageWP you will need the following details:

  • Website URL
  • FTP Details
  • Database Details

1. Create Your Database

You will need to create the MySQL database that you want to install WordPress to. To do this log in to your hosting provider. The following two steps will show you how to create a MySQL database using cPanel. For other methods refer to the WordPress Codex.

Scroll down to MySQL Databases

the mysql database icon in Cpanel

Give your database a name.

Create new database

Click Create Database.

2. Add a User to Your Database

You need to add a user to your database. Scroll down to Add New User.

Add new user

Add the user to the database.

Add user to a database

Give your user the necessary permissions.

the privilieges table for creating a new mysql user for your database

You’re now ready to install your WordPress site using ManageWP.

3. Log in to ManageWP

Log in to the ManageWP Dashboard. Navigate to Backup/Migrate > Clone/Migration wizard.

backup

From the drop-down menu, click on Clean WordPress.

Install Clean WordPress

Select whether you want to install to an Existing Website on Your Account or to a New Website.

New Site destination

4. Add Your Setup Details

Now you’ll need your domain name and your FTP details.

New Site window

After clicking on Next, you’ll need to input the database details you’ve just created at your hosting provider’s cPanel inside the MySQL Databases area.

Inside this window, you can also change the default wp_ table prefix if you wish to use another one.

Database details

After clicking on Next, you will now be able to choose the wp-admin username and password for your new WordPress site!

Other options

Afterwards, a window will pop up asking you if you want to go ahead.

confirm cloning

Click on Clone, sit back and watch the progress bar and after a few minutes, you’ll get the following message:

Clone success

Your new WordPress website is now ready to go!

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Over 65,000 WordPress professionals are already using ManageWP

Add as many websites as you want for free, no credit card required. Sign up and start saving time!



Have questions? Get in touch!

Over 65,000 WordPress professionals are already using ManageWP

Add as many websites as you want for free, no credit card required. Sign up and start saving time!



Have questions? Get in touch!

Over 65,000 WordPress professionals are already using ManageWP

Add as many websites as you want for free, no credit card required. Sign up and start saving time!



Have questions? Get in touch!