Installing WordPress in Enhance

Web Hosting Updated 12 August 2023

Enhance includes a built-in app installer that deploys WordPress - including the database, wp-config, and admin account - as part of creating a new website. You do not need to upload files or run a setup wizard manually.

Domain registered and hosted with TekLan? Your DNS is configured automatically. You do not need to update nameservers or add A records - your domain will resolve to your new WordPress site within minutes of the install completing.

Before You Start

  • Have your domain name ready. You can point DNS after the install if needed.
  • Choose a strong admin password before you begin - you will set it during the install.

Step 1: Add a New Website

  1. Log in to web.teklanhosting.co.uk.
  2. Click Websites in the left sidebar, then click Add Website.
  3. You will be presented with three options. Select Install an app.

Step 2: Fill in the Details

With Install an app selected, complete the form:

  • Server placement - select the server group if prompted (leave as default if only one option).
  • Domain - enter your domain name. The field is pre-filled with www.; type the rest of your domain after it.
  • Application - select WordPress from the dropdown. The available options are WordPress, WooCommerce + WordPress, and Joomla.
  • WordPress version - defaults to the latest stable release. Leave this as-is unless you have a specific reason to install an older version.
  • Username - your WordPress admin login name. Avoid using admin.
  • Email address - used for WordPress notifications and password resets.
  • Password / Confirm password - set a strong, unique password for the WordPress admin account.

Click Create (or Install). Enhance creates the database, writes wp-config.php, and runs the WordPress install automatically.

Step 3: Log in to WordPress

Once the install completes, go to https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin and log in with the username and password you just set.

Step 4: Recommended First Steps

  • Update everything - go to Dashboard → Updates and apply any pending updates to core, themes, and plugins.
  • Install a security plugin - Wordfence or Solid Security are popular choices.
  • Set your permalink structure - Settings → Permalinks → Post name is the most SEO-friendly option.
  • Delete unused themes and plugins - remove any bundled themes or plugins you will not use.

PHP version: WordPress works best on PHP 8.1 or newer. You can check and change your PHP version under Websites → your site → Settings. See the PHP version guide.

Installing WordPress Manually

If you prefer a manual install (for example, to carry over an existing database or use a specific starter theme):

  1. Add a new website using Start from scratch instead of Install an app.
  2. Create a database in Enhance (see the databases guide).
  3. Download WordPress from wordpress.org.
  4. Upload the files to public_html via FTP or the file manager.
  5. Visit your domain - the WordPress setup wizard will walk you through the rest.
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