How to Install WordPress

Installing WordPress on Ashuli Hosting using Softaculous is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few clicks. Here’s a step-by-step guide with screenshots to help you through the process:

Step 1: Log in to Ashuli Hosting Dashboard 

Step 2: Navigate to the hosting account

Once you’re logged in to the Ashuli Hosting Dashboard, click on’service’ and select the hosting account you wish to install WordPress on.

Step 3: Open Softaculous

Next step, you need to navigate to Script Installers and click on the Softaculous

Step 4: Search for WordPress

In the Softaculous Apps Installer search bar, type in “WordPress” and click on the “WordPress” icon that appears in the search results.

Softaculous WordPress icon

Step 5: Click on the “Install” button

On the WordPress overview page, click on the “Install” button.

Softaculous WordPress Install button

Step 6: Choose the Installation URL

In the “Choose Installation URL” section, select the domain name where you want to install WordPress. You can also leave the “In Directory” field blank if you want to install WordPress directly on the domain name.

Softaculous WordPress Choose Installation URL section

Step 7: Fill out the Site Settings section

In the “Site Settings” section, enter the following information:

  • Site Name: This is the name of your WordPress website.
  • Site Description: This is a brief description of your WordPress website.
  • Admin Username: This is the username you will use to log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  • Admin Password: This is the password you will use to log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  • Admin Email: This is the email address associated with your WordPress administrator account.
Softaculous WordPress Site Settings section

Step 8: Select the Installation Advanced Options

In the “Installation Advanced Options” section, you can select various options for your WordPress installation, such as:

  • Auto Upgrade: This option will automatically install WordPress updates for you.
  • Choose Language: This option allows you to select the default language for your WordPress website.
  • Limit Login Attempts: This option allows you to limit the number of login attempts that can be made before a user is locked out.
Softaculous WordPress Installation Advanced Options section

Step 9: Click on the “Install” button

Once you have filled out all of the required information, click on the “Install” button. Softaculous will then install WordPress on your web server.

Step 10: Access your WordPress dashboard

Once the installation is complete, you can access your WordPress dashboard by visiting the following URL:

https://your-domain-name/wp-admin

Replace “your-domain-name” with the domain name where you installed WordPress.

WordPress dashboard login page

Congratulations! You have successfully installed WordPress using Softaculous.

You can now start creating your website!

How to Reset Your WordPress Password with a Database

Step 1: Log in to Ashuli Hosting Dashboard 

Step 2: Navigate to the hosting account

Once you’re logged in to the Ashuli Hosting Dashboard, click on ’service’ and select the hosting account you wish to install WordPress on.

Prerequisites:

  • Access to your WordPress database (phpMyAdmin is a popular tool used for this)
  • Knowledge of basic SQL queries

Steps:

  1. Log in to phpMyAdmin.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin login page]

  1. Select your WordPress database.

In the left-hand pane, you will see a list of all the databases on your hosting account. Select the database that your WordPress site is using.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin database selection page]

  1. Locate the wp_users table.

This is the table that stores all of the user information for your WordPress site.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin wp_users table]

  1. Click the “Edit” button next to the user whose password you want to reset.

This will open a form where you can edit the user’s information.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin edit user form]

  1. Delete the contents of the user_pass field and enter your new password.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin edit user form with new password entered]

  1. From the “Function” drop-down menu, select “MD5”.

This will encrypt your password before it is stored in the database.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin edit user form with MD5 function selected]

  1. Click the “Go” button at the bottom of the form to save your changes.

[Screenshot of phpMyAdmin edit user form with Go button clicked]

That’s it! You have now successfully reset your WordPress password using the database. You can now log in to your WordPress site using your new password.

Tips:

  • Be careful when editing the database, as a mistake could break your WordPress site.
  • If you are not comfortable editing the database yourself, you can contact your hosting provider for assistance.
  • It is always a good idea to back up your database before making any changes.

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How to Reset Your WordPress Password with phpMyAdmin Database on Ashuli Hosting

Prerequisites:

  • Access to your Ashuli Hosting cPanel
  • Knowledge of basic SQL queries

Steps:

  1. Log in to your Ashuli Hosting cPanel.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel login page]

  1. Scroll down to the Databases section and click on the “phpMyAdmin” icon.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel Databases section]

  1. Select your WordPress database from the list of databases on the left-hand pane.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin database selection page]

  1. Click on the “wp_users” table.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin wp_users table selection page]

  1. Click the “Edit” button next to the user whose password you want to reset.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin wp_users table edit button]

  1. Delete the contents of the user_pass field and enter your new password.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin wp_users table edit form with new password entered]

  1. From the “Function” drop-down menu, select “MD5”.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin wp_users table edit form with MD5 function selected]

  1. Click the “Go” button at the bottom of the form to save your changes.

[Screenshot of Ashuli Hosting cPanel phpMyAdmin wp_users table edit form with Go button clicked]

That’s it! You have now successfully reset your WordPress password using phpMyAdmin on Ashuli Hosting. You can now log in to your WordPress site using your new password.

Tips:

  • Be careful when editing the database, as a mistake could break your WordPress site.
  • If you are not comfortable editing the database yourself, you can contact Ashuli Hosting support for assistance.
  • It is always a good idea to back up your database before making any changes.

How to reset your WordPress password

Step 1

Visit the following URL:

https://your-domain-name/wp-admin

Replace “your-domain-name” with the domain name where you installed WordPress.

WordPress login screen with the Lost your password? link highlighted

Step 2: WordPress lost password 

  • Go to your WordPress login screen.
  • Click the Lost your password? link below the login form.
WordPress lost password screen with the Enter your username or email address field highlighted

Step 3: WordPress new password email

  • Enter your username or the email address associated with your WordPress account.
  • Click the Get New Password button.
WordPress new password email with the Reset Password button highlighted

Step 4: WordPress reset password screen

  • An email will be sent to the email address you entered. Click the Reset Password button in the email.
WordPress reset password screen with the Create New Password and Confirm New Password fields highlighted

Step 5: WordPress password reset confirmation

  • Enter a new password for your WordPress account in the Create New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
  • Click the Reset Password button.
WordPress password reset confirmation screen with the Log in button highlighted
  • A confirmation screen will be displayed. Click the Log in button to log in to your WordPress account with your new password.

Tips:

  • Make sure to create a strong password for your WordPress account. A strong password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Do not reuse your WordPress password on any other websites or online services.
  • Consider using a password manager to help you create and manage strong passwords for all of your online accounts.