How to Install WordPress on a subdomain using cPanel

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Introduction

WordPress can be installed on a subdomain through cPanel using the WordPress installer. This is useful for creating blogs, staging sites, development environments, or separate website sections.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure:

  • Access to cPanel
  • A subdomain already created
  • SSL certificate configured for HTTPS (optional but recommended)
  • Sufficient hosting resources and database availability

Implementation

Step-1: Log in to the Cpanel account
Step-2: Click on WordPress

Step-3: Click on install this application



Step-4: Enter all the information required in the different text boxes.

Step-5- In the Domain tab please select the subdomain. If the subdomain has SSL select HTTPS or else select HTTP continued with the subdomain name.
Step 6: Please leave the Directory text box empty.

Step -7: Enter the administrator username, password, and mail id and make a note of it.

Step- 8: Click install to install WordPress.





Step -9: WordPress will be installed for your subdomain. Now you can log in to your WordPress using https://subdomain/wp-admin









Conclusion

Installing WordPress on a subdomain through cPanel is a simple process that allows you to create separate websites, blogs, or testing environments efficiently.

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