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WordPress powers a huge share of the web, and EnrolWeb hosting is built to make WordPress fast, secure, and easy to manage. Install in one click, keep it updated, and follow best practices for performance.

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Install WordPress

1

Open Softaculous

In cPanel, open Softaculous Apps Installer and click WordPress.
2

Choose install location

Select the domain and directory where WordPress should be installed (leave the directory blank to install at the root).
3

Set admin credentials

Enter your site name, admin username, admin password, and admin email.
4

Install

Click Install. Softaculous sets up WordPress in seconds and gives you the login URL.

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Sign in to WordPress

Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and enter your admin credentials.

Permalinks

Set to Post name for clean, SEO-friendly URLs.

Auto-updates

Enable automatic updates for core, themes, and plugins.

HTTPS everywhere

Force HTTPS in Settings > General with the https:// URLs.

Cache plugin

Install a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or LiteSpeed Cache.

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Keep WordPress secure

1

Update regularly

Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins as soon as new versions are released.
2

Use strong passwords

Use unique, complex passwords for admin accounts, and require the same for other users.
3

Limit login attempts

Install a plugin to block brute-force login attempts.
4

Take regular backups

Combine EnrolWeb’s [automated backups](/Web Hosting/managing-enrollments-2-2) with a WordPress backup plugin for extra safety.

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Performance tips

  • Use a lightweight theme.
  • Optimize images with a plugin like Smush or ShortPixel.
  • Enable a CDN for global caching.
  • Use the latest supported PHP version in cPanel > Select PHP Version.
Struggling with a slow WordPress site? See [Hosting Troubleshooting](/Web Hosting/managing-enrollments-4-2) for step-by-step diagnostics.