I recommend installing one more time, but this time do it manually: https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress
If done properly, there’s no way WordPress would WSOD if requirements are met.
]]>HostGator has a WordPress installer in your hosting account’s control panel. Try that.
]]>I found out what was going on: When I uploaded the WordPress files to the server, my CuteFTP failed to load some of the files at the end of two of the folders. I went back and uploaded the three folders again – this time making sure they all got transferred. Then when I tried Step 5 again, it worked fine.
Sorry to bother you, James – it was just a stupid mistake – not a bug at all!
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