Building your website starts with reliable hosting and a seamless setup process. At Epic Internet, we’ve made the process easy and straightforward. Follow this guide to go from choosing a hosting plan to logging into WordPress for the first time.
Step 1: Visit Epic Internet’s Hosting Plans
- Open your browser and visit EpicInternet.co.uk.
- Navigate to the Hosting page.
- Review the available hosting plans and click See All Hosting Prices to view the detailed packages.
- Choose the hosting plan that best suits your needs and click Buy Now.
Step 2: Purchase Your Domain
- During the checkout process, search for an available domain name or transfer an existing domain.
- Select your preferred domain and add it to your cart.
- Complete the registration steps by filling out your contact details.
Step 3: Set Up Your Hosting Account
- Complete the payment for your hosting and domain.
- Once payment is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with your account details and WHMCS login credentials.
Step 4: Access Your WHM cPanel
- Log in to your WHMCS dashboard via the link provided in the confirmation email.
- In your WHMCS dashboard, locate the Hosting Services section and click Access cPanel.
- You’ll be redirected to cPanel, your hosting control panel, where you can manage all aspects of your hosting environment.
Step 5: Install WordPress
Option 1: Using cPanel’s File Manager
- In cPanel, navigate to File Manager.
- Upload the latest WordPress package from WordPress.org.
- Extract the WordPress ZIP file into the public_html directory (or a subdirectory for subdomains).
Option 2: Using FTP
- Use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to your server.
- Hostname: Your domain or server IP.
- Username and password: Provided in your cPanel details.
- Upload the WordPress files to the public_html directory.
Step 6: Create a Database
- Go back to cPanel and open MySQL Database Wizard.
- Create a new database and assign it a user with a strong password.
- Note down the database name, username, and password for WordPress setup.
Step 7: Configure WordPress
- Visit your domain in a browser, and the WordPress setup wizard will appear.
- Enter the database details you noted earlier.
- Complete the setup wizard by entering your site title, admin username, password, and email address.
Step 8: Log in to WordPress
- Once the setup is complete, visit
yourdomain.com/wp-admin. - Log in using the credentials you created during the setup.
- You’re now ready to customise your site, install themes, and add plugins!
Why Choose Epic Internet for Your Hosting Needs?
- Reliable Infrastructure: Enjoy fast load times and 99.9% uptime.
- User-Friendly WHMCS & cPanel: Easy to navigate and packed with features.
- 24/7 Support: Our team is ready to assist you at any stage.
With Epic Internet, setting up a hosting account and installing WordPress is simple and efficient. Whether you’re launching a personal blog or a business website, follow these steps to get started today!
Ready to start? Explore our Hosting Plans now!