Wordpress Installer

Introduction

Upon clicking the WordPress Installer application users will be able to do the following:

• Install latest version of WordPress
• Show all their WordPress websites with options to;
  • Edit their WordPress site
  • Delete a WordPress site
  • Create a new WordPress site
  • Upgrade WordPress to latest version
  • Show current WordPress version number

Adding a WordPress Site

The WordPress Installer allows you quickly create a site within a few steps. You can enter your site name, description, username, password and email and the installer will automatically create the MySQL database, with associated username and password. If you prefer to manually configure your site settings, the installer provides options to select their language, plugins and database.

Creating a New WordPress Site

TO CREATE A NEW WORDPRESS SITE:

1. Click Create New WordPress Site.
2. In the Setup section of the WordPress Installer screen, complete the following:
3. Select your domain from the drop-down.
4. Choose a directory for your site.
   • Enter a name for a new directory, click Create and then click Select.

     or

   • Select an existing directory and click Select.
   • If you want to install your site using the basic setup, click Install. Note: The basic setup will automatically generate a username and password, email, and MySQL server. If you want to manually setup your site, please continue through the below steps.
5. In the Website Settings section, enter a name and description for your new site.
6. In the Admin Account section, enter a username, password and email address.
7. In the Language Settings section, select the language for your site from the drop-down.
8. In the Select Plugins section, select the checkbox if you want to limit the number of login attempts.
9. In the Advanced Options section, select a database or create a new one to associate with this site and click Add.
10. Click Install.

Adding an Existing WordPress Site

TO ADD AN EXISTING SITE:

1. Click Add Existing WordPress Site.
2. In the Choose Directory with Installed WordPress dialog, select your domain from the drop-down.
3. Click Add.

Managing Your WordPress Site

If you have installed WordPress manually or through the WordPress installer, your site is recognized and that there is a /wp-admin/ folder within your web space. The WordPress Installer screen will display a view of your site and an Edit Site button.

Viewing your WordPress Site

All of your installed WordPress sites are displayed on the Installer screen.

TO VIEW YOUR SITE:

• On the Installer screen, hover over the image of the site you want to view and click View Site. Your site will open in a new window.

Editing your WordPress Site

All of your installed WordPress sites are displayed on the Installer screen. When you edit your site through the Installer screen, you will be directed to your site (http://domain.com/wp-admin/ URL) TO EDIT YOUR SITE:

1. Click the Settings icon and select Manage Database.
2. Manage SQL server through phpMyAdmin.

Upgrading Your Site

The current WordPress version is displayed in both the Portal WordPress dashboard and the WordPress admin. You can update to the latest version through the WordPress dashboard his will update the core WordPress using WordPress’s built-in upgrade functions.

TO UPDATE YOUR WORDPRESS VERSION:

• On the Installer screen, click Update WordPress. Note: The Update button is greyed out if you are running the latest version.

Alternately, you can click Edit Site and update the version from within the WordPress admin panel.

Deleting Your Site

The WordPress Installer screen allows you to delete any of your sites without having to log into the Admin panel. Deleting your site will also delete the following:

• WordPress files and folders
• Database and database users associated with their WordPress install

TO DELETE YOUR SITE:

1. On the Installer screen, click Delete Site.
2. In the Delete WordPress confirmation dialog, click Yes.