How to Manually Install WordPress on zPanel VPS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to install WordPress on your zPanel VPS but unsure how to do it manually? In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process step by step. zPanel is a free lightweight alternative to cPanel, and by manually installing WordPress, you’ll have more control over your website’s setup and customization. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Log in to zPanel

Begin by logging in to your zPanel control panel using your VPS IP address or custom subdomain. Use the username you created as a User to access your zPanel.

Step 2: Add Your Domain

If you haven’t added your domain yet, go to Domain Management > Domains and create a new domain. For reference, you can refer to our previous tutorial on this topic.

Step 3: Create a Database

In the zPanel control panel, navigate to Database Management > MySQL Database. Give your database a name, such as “wordpress.” Note that the actual usable name of the database will be “zadmin_wordpress.”

Step 4: Create a MySQL User

In the Database Management section, go to MySQL Users. Create a new MySQL user and assign it to the database you created in the previous step. Make sure to map the MySQL database to the correct MySQL user.

Step 5: Download WordPress

Launch Ajaxplorer by going to File Management > Ajaxplorer and clicking the Launch button. If you don’t have Ajaxplorer installed, follow the provided steps to install it.

Step 6: Upload WordPress

In the Ajaxplorer window, navigate to the folder/directory of your domain. Delete the default index.html file if it exists. Then, click Upload > From Remote Server and enter the following WordPress download URL:

http://wordpress.org/latest.zip

Step 7: Extract WordPress

After the file upload is complete, right-click on the latest.zip file and choose Explore from the context menu. Inside the folder called WordPress, right-click and choose Extract. Make sure to select your domain’s root directory as the destination for the extracted files.

Step 8: Configure wp-config.php

Rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php. Right-click on wp-config.php and choose Open in > Source Editor. Edit the necessary details, including DB_NAME, DB_USER, and DB_PASSWORD, using the information from the zPanel control panel’s Database Management section. Save the changes.

Step 9: Install WordPress

If you have properly set up DNS records and pointed your domain to your VPS, you can now proceed to the WordPress installation wizard. Open your web browser, type your domain name, and hit Enter. Follow the installation wizard’s instructions to complete the setup.

Congratulations on successfully completing the manual installation of WordPress on your zPanel VPS! By following this comprehensive step-by-step guide, you have gained greater control over your website’s setup and customization. Now, let’s recap the key points:

• You logged in to your zPanel control panel and accessed your VPS using either the IP address or a custom subdomain.
• You added your domain to zPanel and created a database to host your WordPress data.
• Using Ajaxplorer, you downloaded the latest WordPress installer package and uploaded it to your domain’s folder.
• You extracted the WordPress files, moved them to the appropriate directory, and renamed the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php.
• In the wp-config.php file, you entered the necessary details for your database, such as DB_NAME, DB_USER, and DB_PASSWORD.
• With DNS records properly set up, you accessed the WordPress installation wizard in your web browser and completed the installation process.

Now that WordPress is up and running on your zPanel VPS, you can begin exploring its powerful features and creating your website or blog. Should you encounter any difficulties or have further questions, don’t hesitate to refer to the zPanel documentation or seek assistance from the zPanel community.

Thank you for following this tutorial. We hope it has provided you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully install WordPress on your zPanel VPS. Enjoy the flexibility and customization options that WordPress offers, and unleash your creativity to build an outstanding online presence!

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