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The following information will help you with your manual installation:
Once you have set up a database for your account, you can find your host name information by clicking the Pencil icon next to the name of your database. Note the following items, as they will be needed later in the install process:
* Host Name
* Database Name
* Database User Name
Now, you need to download the latest version of WordPress from their servers. This can be found at www.ads-software.com.
Modify wp-config.php
Extract the WordPress ZIP file you downloaded and open the WordPress folder. Locate wp-config-sample.php and open it with a text editor like Notepad. Save a copy of the file as wp-config.php. You will be working in this file from now on.
In wp-config.php, locate the section that looks like this example:
/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘putyourdbnamehere’);
/** MySQL database username */
define(‘DB_USER’, ‘usernamehere’);
/** MySQL database password */
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ‘yourpasswordhere’);
/** MySQL hostname */
define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘localhost’);
Enter the Database information from your newly created Database as follows:
* putyourdbnamehere is your MySQL Database Name
* usernamehere is your MySQL User Name
* yourpasswordhere is your MySQL password
* localhost is your MySQL Host Name
WordPress includes security keys which add encryption of information stored in user’s cookies. These must be set manually in the wp-config.php file. Locate the section of the file that looks like this:
define(‘AUTH_KEY’, ‘put your unique phrase here’);
define(‘SECURE_AUTH_KEY’, ‘put your unique phrase here’);
define(‘LOGGED_IN_KEY’, ‘put your unique phrase here’);
define(‘NONCE_KEY’, ‘put your unique phrase here’);
Go to WordPress’ online key generator and insert the keys in place of the placeholder text in the wp-config.php file. When you are finished, save and close the wp-config.php file.
Install WordPress
Using an FTP client such as FileZilla, Fetch or gFTP, FTP into your server and copy the WordPress folder to your hosting account. This directory can be stored anywhere in your account, in this example it will be in the root (https://www.coolexample.com).
1. Begin the WordPress installation by going to https://www.coolexample.com/wp-admin/install.php, where coolexample is the name of your domain. This will launch the WordPress installation process where you’ll be asked for your Blog Title and Email address.
2. Enter this information and click Install WordPress.
3. The next screen will provide you with a username and password to log into your blog for the first time. Note that information, then click Log in.
4. Enter the username and password you just noted and click Log In. The WordPress Dashboard will display. This is the main administration center for your blog.
Let me know if you have any questions.
