Run the WordPress installer: fill in the database information and basic site settings

Once you have finished uploading the WordPress installer, the next step is to run the installer, associate WordPress with the database, and set up the basic information for your website. This process is very intuitive, just follow the guided steps and no knowledge of code is required.

pre-conditions

Please confirm before starting:

• WordPress installation files have been successfully uploaded to the root directory of the website.
• Database information has been recorded (database name, username, password, host address, refer to section 6.3)
• The domain name has resolved to the server (or the site can be accessed via the server IP)

Step 1: Start the installation program

1. Open your browser and enter your domain name (e.g. https://example.com) or the server IP address.
2. The first time you visit, you will be automatically redirected to the WordPress language selection page, select "Simplified Chinese" and click "Continue".

Step 2: Fill in the database information

1. After selecting the language, the "Welcome to WordPress" page will be displayed, click "Start Now! Click "Start Now!
2. On the Database Information Fill-in page, enter the information you recorded earlier:
   • database name: Enter the name of the created database (e.g. wp_myblog）
   • user ID: Enter the database username (e.g. wp_user）
   • cryptographic: Enter the database password (copy the strong password you recorded)
   • Database hosting: Default localhost(No modifications required, unless otherwise specified by the server vendor)
   • table prefix: The default is wp_, which can be left at the default value (for increased security, it can be changed to a customized prefix such as wpabc_）
3. Once you have completed the form, click "Submit".

Step 3: Confirm database connection and run the installation

1. After the information is submitted, the system will automatically detect the database connection. If it is successful, it will show the prompt "Ready to install", click "Run the installation program".
2. If the connection fails, a specific error will be prompted (e.g., "Access Denied" is usually a password error, "Database Does Not Exist" is usually a database name error), modify according to the prompts and try again.

Step 4: Setting up basic website information

After a successful database connection, you need to fill in the basic information of the website (this information can be changed later in the background):

1. Site Title: Enter your website name (e.g. "My Personal Blog")
2. user ID: Set WordPress background login username (not recommended) admin, to improve security, such as blogmaster）
3. cryptographic: Click "Create Password" to generate a strong password automatically, or set it manually (it is recommended to include upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols).Be sure to record this password
4. Your Email: Enter your usual e-mail address (for retrieving your password and receiving website notifications)
5. search engine visibility: Newcomers are advised to check the box "discourage search engines from indexing this site", and then uncheck the box after the site is perfected.
6. When you are done, click "Install WordPress".

Step 5: Installation is complete, log in to the backend

1. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete and you will be prompted with the message "Success!
2. Click the "Login" button to enter the login page and enter the username and password you set.
3. Once you have successfully logged in, you will be able to access the WordPress backend administration interface and start managing your website.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I do if my database connection fails?
   • Verify that the database name, user name, and password are the same as the record (case sensitive)
   • Verify that the database host is correct (novice 99% yes)localhost）
   • Log in to the Pagoda panel and check if the database is running properly ("Database" → Status is "Running")
2. Can't write to wp-config.php file" when installing?
   • This is because the server file permissions are insufficient, click on "Create Configuration File" in the page and copy the content manually
   • Log in to the Pagoda panel, go to the root directory of the site, and create the wp-config.php file, paste the copied content and save
   • Go back to the installation page and click "Proceed with Installation" to continue.
3. Forgot your login password?
   • Click "Forgot Password" on the login page and reset it with the email address you have set.
   • or via the Pagoda Panel (refer to Section 28.1, "What if I forget my backend password?").

the next step

After successfully installing WordPress, you have a fully functional website framework. Next, we need to get acquainted with the WordPress back-end interface to start setting up the basics of your website (see Chapter 9, "Getting Acquainted with the WordPress Back-end Interface").

Tip: It is recommended that you take a screenshot of your login information (username and password) immediately after the installation is complete and save it in a safe place.