How to install wordpress to my server?

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Hi, i have just open an a/cs with hostgator, but realised that i cannot install wordpress directly into my server a/cs. Is anyone know how to install wordpress into my server?

Note:
I tried unzip the wordpress files into my server root before, but seems like i need to do some configuration before i can use my server a/cs to run wordpress.

Thanks!
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  • Yeah, you need to assign each WP installation a database.

    Go into the Fantastico icon, which will be at the bottom of your cPanel interface.

    When you click on that you should be able to install wordpress in a few minutes.

    I'm sure that if you Google "wordpress cpanel tutorial video" or something, there'll be someone doing a screen-cap version for you via cPanel.

    It's not the most secure way, but it'll get you started. I would recommend doing a couple of test installations in sub-directories (your-site.com/subdirectory1/ ; yoursite.com/subdirectory2 ; etc.)

    Make a note of everything as you go because you'll need various passwords and email addresses and so on. Copy everything into a text file and save it as you go.

    Once you've done a few of these test installations like this via the cPanel, you should be familiar enough to be able to follow the instructions on the Wordpress.org site for a manual installation.

    Best of luck with it!

    TheNightOwl
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    • Fantstico is the way to go if you are new. Don't get intiidated. Thats the first key. Hostgator is a good host too.
  • Hi, thanks for your help. Fantastico is great, it is so easy to install. Just follow the instructions step by step, u will be able to setup my wordpress site.

    Thanks again!
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  • I've heard a lot about HostGator lately. I'm with GoDaddy, and they also seem easy to me.
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    • If you want to use WordPress MU on your site, but wanted to test it thoroughly before making it live on the server, the best way is to create a local server and test the installation in your [/COLOR][/COLOR]
       first. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create local sever on Windows (using Xampp) and install WordPress MU.
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