Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download and Upload WordPress

WordPress is a popular content management system used to create and manage websites. If you want to build a website with WordPress, the first step is to download and upload it. Here's how you can do it.

Download WordPress

1. Go to the official WordPress website at wordpress.org.

2. Click on the "Download WordPress" button on the homepage.

3. You will be redirected to a page where you can download the latest version of WordPress. Choose the version that is compatible with your web server and click on the download button.

4. Once the download is complete, extract the zip file to your computer.

Upload WordPress

1. Log in to your web hosting control panel.

2. Go to the file manager and navigate to the directory where you want to upload WordPress. This directory should be the root directory of your website, or a subdirectory if you want to install WordPress on a subdomain.

3. Upload the extracted WordPress files to the directory you selected.

4. Create a new MySQL database and user for WordPress. You can do this through your web hosting control panel or using a tool like phpMyAdmin.

5. Open the wp-config-sample.php file in the WordPress directory and enter the database name, user and password you just created. Save the file as wp-config.php.

6. Open your web browser and enter your website URL. You should see the WordPress installation screen. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and uploaded WordPress to your website. You can now start customizing your website by selecting a theme, installing plugins, and adding content. Happy building!