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Install and manage WordPress on your Hetzner Web hosting

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VinkPa
Published
2025-09-13
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2 minutes reading time

Introduction

WordPress is one of the world's most widely used content management systems (CMS). It allows you to easily create, manage and maintain websites, blogs and even online shops. No in-depth programming knowledge is required.
For more information, visit: https://wordpress.org/

Step 1 - Installing WordPress

Here's how to install WordPress on your web hosting package:

  1. Select a directory on your web space where you want to install WordPress (e.g. /wordpress or the main directory).

  2. Start the installation via our hosting panel by clicking on ‘Install’ (e.g. with Softaculous or a 1-click installer).

  3. Please note: If a warning appears stating that the selected directory already contains files, check whether you still need them. If in doubt, create a backup first.

  4. Once the installation is complete, click on 'Continue'.

The WordPress files are now installed and the basic configuration is complete. The next step is to set up your WordPress website.

Step 2 - Setting up your WordPress site

Here's how to install WordPress on your web hosting package:

  • Option 1 – Skip setup

Click on ‘Skip setup’ and open your website in your browser. The WordPress setup wizard will guide you step by step through the setup process.


  • Option 2 – Setup via setup form
    Enter the following information:
    • Website URL: The address where your website can be found.
    • Website title
    • Administrator email: For system notifications (e.g. ‘Forgot password’).
    • Username: Your access to the WordPress dashboard.
    • Password: Choose one yourself or have it generated automatically.

Conclusion

You successfully installed WordPress! Next, you can do the following, for example:

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