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One-click WordPress installation in cPanel (Softaculous)

WordPress installation in cPanel using Softaculous

Installing WordPress at GOZEN HOST is designed to be fast and predictable. If your domain is registered elsewhere, that’s fine. As long as it points to your GOZEN HOST service, the installation works the same way.

This guide shows the recommended Softaculous settings so your site is secure from day one.

Regional Performance

WordPress sites on GOZEN HOST benefit from LiteSpeed-optimized servers in the USA and Europe, delivering TTFB under 200ms for regional visitors.

Before you start

You need

  • Access to your cPanel (from your GOZEN HOST Welcome Email).
  • A domain or subdomain you want to install WordPress on.

Using a third-party registrar?

You do not need to transfer your domain to install WordPress. You only need the domain pointed to your GOZEN HOST server or nameservers.

Step-by-step: Install WordPress with Softaculous

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Go to Softaculous Apps Installer (sometimes shown as “Softaculous”).
  3. Click WordPress.
  4. Click Install Now.
  5. Configure these key fields:

Software setup

  • Choose Protocol: Select https:// (recommended).
  • Choose Domain: Pick your target domain (example: example.com).
  • In Directory: Leave blank to install on the root domain.
    Example:
  • Blank → https://example.com
  • blog → https://example.com/blog

Avoid reinstalling over an existing site

If the directory already contains files, Softaculous may fail or overwrite content. Use a clean directory or create a new subdomain.

Site settings

  • Site Name / Description: You can change these later in WordPress.

Admin account (do this properly)

  • Admin Username: Do not use admin.
  • Admin Password: Use a strong password (12+ characters).
  • Admin Email: Use a real inbox you control.

Security baseline

A strong admin user and password is the cheapest security win you’ll ever get. Most WordPress compromises start with weak credentials.

  • Auto Upgrade WordPress: On
  • Auto Upgrade Plugins/Themes: Optional
    Good for simple sites. For WooCommerce, upgrade with caution.
  1. Click Install.
  2. When the install completes, Softaculous will show: - Your site URL
    - Your admin URL (usually https://example.com/wp-admin)

After installation: quick best practices

1) Confirm SSL is active

Open your site and confirm it loads as https://.

If you see http://, either: - SSL isn’t issued yet, or
- You selected the wrong protocol during installation.

2) Update immediately

In WordPress: - Go to Dashboard → Updates - Update WordPress core, plugins, and themes.

3) Install only what you need

Fewer plugins equals fewer problems. Every plugin is a supply chain decision.

Common issues and fixes

Softaculous does not show https:// as an option

Cause: SSL isn’t active for the domain yet.

Fix: - Issue SSL first (AutoSSL/Let’s Encrypt depending on the service)
- Wait a few minutes and refresh Softaculous

“Installation failed” or “directory not empty”

Cause: The target directory already has files.

Fix: - Install on a clean path
- Or delete/rename the existing files in File Manager (only if you are sure they are not needed)

The domain opens the old website after install

Cause: DNS propagation or caching.

Fix: - Open in incognito
- Try mobile data
- Wait for propagation if you just changed DNS

wp-admin login fails

Fix checklist:
- Confirm you’re using the exact admin username you set in Softaculous
- Reset the password from the WordPress “Lost your password?” link
- If needed, reset via database (advanced). We can document this in a separate article.

Why install WordPress at GOZEN HOST

You can run WordPress anywhere, but you want it to run fast and stay stable.

With GOZEN HOST, you get a setup that is built for real-world operations: - Clean cPanel workflow for fast deployment - A support team that knows WordPress and hosting infrastructure - Periodic promotions that may include discounts or bundled perks when you consolidate services with us

Summary

  • Use Softaculous to install WordPress in minutes.
  • Always select https:// and avoid installing into a non-empty directory.
  • Use a strong admin username and password from day one.
  • If your domain is registered elsewhere, you only need DNS pointing to GOZEN HOST.