Lesson 1.8 - Installing WordPress

In this lesson we will install WordPress on your web hostiing account and connect your database to WordPress

Lesson Tasks

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    Task Number 1

    Enter your MySql database information into WordPress to connect the two on your hosting account.

    As per the video enter your
    1. Database Name
    2. User Name
    3. Password

    You should most likely not need to change Database Host or Table Prefix as per the video so leave these as they are.

    Click Submit and and then Run Install and WordPress is installed.

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    Task Number 2

    Now we will setup your WordPress account with the following information.

    1. Name your WordPress website
    2. Select the username you will login to WordPress with
    3. Choose a password
    4. Enter your email

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    Task Number 3

    Once you click submit after the last step you should be able to log into your new WordPress blog. If you can’t watch the video again and make sure you did not miss any steps.

    Once you are done you can see what WordPress looks like before we start to customize your site.

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