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title: How do I install WordPress manually in DirectAdmin?
description: "While one-click installers are convenient, sometimes you want to install WordPress manually, for full control or to migrate an existing site. This guide walks through a manual WordPress install in DirectAdmin. ## What you will need - The latest WordPress…"
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updated: "2026-07-22"
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# How do I install WordPress manually in DirectAdmin?

While one-click installers are convenient, sometimes you want to install WordPress manually, for full control or to migrate an existing site. This guide walks through a manual WordPress install in DirectAdmin.

## What you will need

- The latest WordPress files from wordpress.org.
- A MySQL database and user (created in DirectAdmin).
- Access to File Manager or FTP.

## Step 1: Create the database

In **MySQL Management**, create a new database and user, assign the user with all privileges, and note the database name, username, and password.

## Step 2: Upload WordPress

1. Download WordPress and unzip it.
2. Upload the files into your *public_html* folder (or a subfolder) via File Manager or FTP.
3. If you uploaded the zip, extract it on the server.

## Step 3: Run the installer

1. Visit your domain in a browser.
2. Follow the WordPress setup wizard.
3. Enter your database name, user, password, and host (usually localhost).
4. Set your site title and create a strong admin account (avoid the username "admin").
5. Finish and log in at /wp-admin.

## After installing

- Enable SSL and force HTTPS.
- Install only the plugins you need.
- Set up backups.

## Troubleshooting

- **Error establishing a database connection:** re-check the database name, user, password, and host.
- **Blank page:** confirm the files are in the correct folder and permissions are right.

## Need help?

If your manual install stalls, our support team can help over live chat.