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How do I access WordPress after installation?
WordPress access through a direct link Type in your WordPress Username or Email Address and Password. These were set up during the installation phase. If your password is forgotten, then click on Lost your password for recovery. Once logging in is successful, you will land on your WordPress Dashboard and manage it.
What do I do if WordPress site is not opening?
Check to see if your WordPress site is unavailable for everyone or not loading for just you. Use WebsitePlanet to check. If your site is down only for you, it will show that the website is still up. The error is on your end, and chances are you might want to check your connectivity or clear your cache.
How do I install WordPress for the first time?
You need to select ‘Start a new website’ and then click on WordPress. The installer wizard will now ask for WordPress installation details. You need to provide an email address, an admin username, and password for your new WordPress site. Click on the ‘Confirm’ button to continue.
Where do I go to install WordPress on my computer?
That’s it! WordPress should now be installed. Download and unzip the WordPress package from https://wordpress.org/download/. If you will be uploading WordPress to a remote web server, download the WordPress package to your computer with a web browser and unzip the package.
Why does it take so long to install WordPress?
The main reason for that is because WordPress is easy to install which makes it easy for anyone to create a website. All best WordPress web hosting companies allow you to install WordPress with just few clicks. In most circumstances, installing WordPress is a simple process that takes less than five minutes to complete.
Why is my WordPress site not working on Apache?
As both the server and wordpress were working in isolation, I established my server was not pointing to my desired wordpress page. Note that I am using Apache as web server. The site (homepage) is served from a file in the server directory. So we need to amend configurations explained below.
Where can I download and unzip the WordPress package?
Download and unzip the WordPress package from https://wordpress.org/download/. If you will be uploading WordPress to a remote web server, download the WordPress package to your computer with a web browser and unzip the package.