If you’ve purchased a domain and hosting from Hostinger, you can easily install WordPress and start building your website. Hostinger provides a beginner-friendly interface and an automatic WordPress installer to make the process fast and simple.
Below are the step-by-step instructions:
Step-by-Step Guide to Install WordPress on Hostinger
1️⃣ Log in to Your Hostinger Account
- Go to https://www.hostinger.com and log in with the email and password you used while purchasing hosting and domain.
- Once logged in, you’ll see the hPanel (Hostinger Panel), which is their custom control panel.
2️⃣ Choose Your Hosting Plan & Domain
- On the hPanel dashboard, find the hosting plan you purchased and click Manage next to it.
- If your domain is already connected to your hosting, you can proceed.
- If not, you might need to point your domain to Hostinger’s nameservers (which Hostinger provides in their dashboard) and wait a few hours for DNS propagation.
3️⃣ Access the Auto-Installer
- Inside the Hosting Dashboard, scroll down and look for the Website section.
- Click on Auto Installer (sometimes called “Website Installer”).
- In the list of apps, choose WordPress.
4️⃣ Fill in WordPress Installation Details
- After selecting WordPress, you’ll be asked to fill out the following details:
- Website title: The name of your site.
- Administrator username: Choose a secure username for WordPress admin.
- Password: Set a strong password.
- Email address: Your admin email for WordPress notifications.
- Language: Choose your preferred language.
- Installation path: Leave it blank if you want WordPress to be installed on the root domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com). If you want it in a subfolder (e.g., www.yourdomain.com/blog), specify the folder name.
5️⃣ Start Installation
- Click the Install button.
- Wait for a minute or two while Hostinger installs WordPress on your domain.
6️⃣ Access Your WordPress Site
- Once the installation is complete, you’ll see a success message.
- You can now visit your WordPress site by going to: arduinoCopyEdit
https://yourdomain.com
or log in to the WordPress admin dashboard at: arduinoCopyEdithttps://yourdomain.com/wp-admin
- Use the username and password you created during installation to log in.
Customize Your WordPress Website
- Once logged into your WordPress dashboard:
- Choose a theme (Appearance > Themes).
- Install plugins for added functionality (Plugins > Add New).
- Start creating pages and posts.
Tips for a Smooth Setup
✅ Always choose a strong admin password for security.
✅ Enable an SSL certificate (Hostinger provides free SSL — check in your dashboard).
✅ Keep your WordPress, themes, and plugins updated.
✅ Regularly back up your website.
Final Words
Installing WordPress on a Hostinger domain is simple thanks to the Auto Installer. It typically takes less than 5 minutes. After installation, you can immediately start building and customizing your website.
If you face any issues, Hostinger also offers 24/7 customer support to help you.