How to Install WordPress on Plesk
Plesk provides a one-click WordPress installation feature using the WordPress Toolkit, making it easy to deploy and manage WordPress websites.
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
Open:
https://your-server-ip:8443
Log in using your admin or domain credentials.
Step 2: Go to WordPress Toolkit
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From the left sidebar, click WordPress
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If not visible, go to Extensions > WordPress Toolkit to install it
Step 3: Choose the Domain
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Click Install WordPress
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Select the domain or subdomain where you want to install WordPress
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Choose the installation path:
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Leave blank to install in root (
/httpdocs) -
Enter a folder name to install in a subdirectory (e.g.,
blog)
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Step 4: Configure WordPress Installation
Fill in the details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Site Name | Your website title (can change later) |
| Website Administrator | Username for WordPress admin login |
| Password | Strong password for admin user |
| Admin email | |
| Language | Default is English |
| Database Name | Auto-generated or customize |
| Database User/Pass | Leave default or set custom credentials |
✅ You can choose to enable security, performance, and auto-updates during setup.
Step 5: Click “Install”
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Plesk will download and configure WordPress automatically
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This usually takes less than a minute
Step 6: Access Your WordPress Website
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Visit your new site:
https://yourdomain.com -
Log in to the WordPress Dashboard:
https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
Use the credentials you set during installation.
Optional: Use Staging, Themes, Plugins (via WordPress Toolkit)
With WordPress Toolkit, you can:
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Clone your WordPress site to a staging environment
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Manage plugins and themes
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Enable Smart Updates
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Harden security settings
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Set up backups and automatic updates
Summary
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Install WordPress | WordPress Toolkit > Install |
| Location | Root (/httpdocs) or subfolder |
| Admin Login | Set during setup |
| Access Dashboard | /wp-admin |
| Advanced tools | Use WordPress Toolkit after install |
