How to Install WordPress on Your Hosting Using Plesk

How to Back Up and Restore Your Websites in Plesk

• Log into Plesk Panel

Go to your Plesk login page and enter your username and password.

• Go to WordPress Toolkit

◦ From the left sidebar, click WordPress.

◦ Or, from the "Websites & Domains" tab, click “Get Started” → Install WordPress.

• Go to WordPress Toolkit

◦ Click Install button on the top of the WordPress Toolkit page.

◦ Choose whether it under your main domain, subdomain, or a custom directory.

◦ Wait for the installation process to complete.

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• Configure WordPress Settings

1- Once installed, you’ll see WordPress listed in the WordPress Toolkit.

2- From there, you can:

◦ Log in directly to your WordPress admin dashboard, from domainname.com/wp-admin or from Plesk as below.

◦ Manage plugins and themes.

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• Secure Your WordPress Site (Optional)

◦ Go to the Security tab inside the WordPress Toolkit.

◦ Click Secure to enable recommended security measures.

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Updated on: 05/11/2025