Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download WordPress from cPanel

WordPress is a popular Content Management System (CMS) that allows users to easily create and manage their own websites. If you're looking to set up a WordPress website, the first step is to download and install the software. One way to do this is through the cPanel hosting control panel. Here's how to download WordPress from cPanel.

Step 1: Login to cPanel

The first step is to login to your cPanel account. You should have received your cPanel login details from your web hosting provider. Once you've logged in, you'll be taken to the cPanel dashboard.

Step 2: Locate the 'Softaculous' app installer

In the cPanel dashboard, look for the 'Softaculous' app installer. This is a popular tool used for installing web applications, including WordPress. You can typically find the Softaculous icon in the 'Software' section of the dashboard.

Step 3: Install WordPress through Softaculous

Once you've located the Softaculous icon, click it to open the app installer. In the Softaculous app installer, look for the WordPress icon and click on it. This will take you to the WordPress installation page.

On the WordPress installation page, you can customize your website settings and select the domain name you want to use for your website. Once you've filled in the necessary details, click on the 'Install' button at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Download WordPress from Softaculous

After you've completed the WordPress installation process, you can download a copy of WordPress from the Softaculous app installer. To do this, go back to the Softaculous dashboard and click on the 'All Installations' button.

This will take you to a list of all the software you've installed through Softaculous, including WordPress. Look for the 'Download' icon next to your WordPress installation and click on it to download a copy of WordPress to your computer.

Step 5: Install WordPress on Your Local Machine

Now that you've downloaded a copy of WordPress from cPanel, you can install it on your local machine to start building your website. You can do this by extracting the downloaded files and following the instructions provided in the 'readme' file.

Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded WordPress from cPanel and can now start building your own website. Good luck!