WordPress is the most popular platform for building websites.
ecHOST makes WordPress installation quick and easy, even for beginners.
This guide covers:
✔ One-click installation
✔ Manual installation
✔ Using WordPress Toolkit in Plesk
🚀 Method 1: One-Click WordPress Installation (Recommended) #
This is the fastest and easiest way to install WordPress.
✅ Steps to Install WordPress #
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Log in to ecHOST Client Area
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Click Login to Plesk
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Open WordPress Toolkit
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Click Install
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Select your domain
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Enter:
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Website title
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Admin username
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Admin password
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Admin email
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Click Install
⏱️ Installation completes in 1–2 minutes.
✔ WordPress is ready to use
✔ Database created automatically
✔ SSL supported
⚙️ Method 2: Manual WordPress Installation (Advanced Users) #
Manual installation gives more control and is useful for developers.
🔹 Step 1: Download WordPress #
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Download WordPress from wordpress.org
🔹 Step 2: Upload Files #
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Open Plesk → File Manager
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Go to httpdocs
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Upload WordPress ZIP file
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Extract the files
🔹 Step 3: Create a Database #
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Go to Databases
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Create a new database
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Note down:
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Database name
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Username
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Password
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🔹 Step 4: Run WordPress Installer #
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Visit your domain in the browser
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Select language
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Enter database details
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Set admin credentials
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Complete installation
✔ WordPress installed successfully.
🧰 Method 3: Using WordPress Toolkit in Plesk #
WordPress Toolkit offers advanced management tools.
🔹 What You Can Do with WordPress Toolkit #
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Install & uninstall WordPress
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Enable auto-updates
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Change admin password
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Clone websites
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Manage plugins & themes
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Check security status
🔹 Security Features in Toolkit #
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One-click hardening
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File permissions check
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Login protection
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Auto-update configuration
👉 Recommended for both beginners and developers.
🔐 Post-Installation Checklist #
✔ Enable SSL certificate
✔ Set a strong admin password
✔ Install essential plugins
✔ Choose a lightweight theme
✔ Enable backups
❓ Frequently Asked Questions #
Q: Which installation method is best?
One-click installation is best for most users.
Q: Can I install multiple WordPress sites?
Yes, depending on your hosting plan.
Q: Is WordPress free?
Yes, WordPress is 100% free and open-source.
