Newb can’t install on new domain/host

  • Less than 24 hours ago I registered my first domain (using namecheap) and purchased hosting on hostgator. I set the entered the nameservers on namecheap, configured a MySQL Database and went through the wp_config and ftp procedures.

    When I type try to access “my domain”/wp-admin/install.php I get the exact same generic keyword page that I’m assuming the host defaults to the domain.

    Did I mess up or is it possible that I’m still waiting namecheap and hostgator to get things up on their end?

    Thanks!

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  • Thread Starter jvar

    (@jvar)

    I’ve been digging for answers – am I probably correct in that I must wait for the nameservers to resolve?

    how long ago did you set the nameservers? it sometimes takes a day to propagate across the internet.

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    Thread Starter jvar

    (@jvar)

    It has been over 24 hours now, although I did try to re-enter and re-save the nameservers about 10 hours ago (perhaps they are still trying to resolve??)

    I also noticed that that the “Remote Site” address bar in the right column of filezilla simple lists a / and not my site name. When I click open the public_ftp folder the “Remote Site” address line just says “/public_ftp” but not “my domain name”/public_ftp.

    I have been able to access the wordpress files I uploaded and wordpress install through some kind of temporary hostgator url they sent me when I initially signed up.

    Any help? Do I need to take further steps to get my url working?

    you need to be patient. you JUST registered the domain. dns propagation can take as long as 72 hours.

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