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How to start a
hosted Wordpress
using Hostgator
What is Wordpress?
It is an online, open source website creation
tool written in PHP.
But in non-geek speak, it's probably the easiest and most powerful blogging...
…and website content management system (or
CMS) in existence today.
What is Hostgator?
It is a provider of shared,
reseller, virtual private
server, and dedicated Web Hosting
Click Get Started Now!
Select the available plan
that’s right for you…
Let’s select Hatchling Plan
You’ll be directed to the Hostgator Order Form
page
The Hostgator Order Form page has 6 sections
1. Choose a Domain
2. Choose a Hosting Plan
3. Enter your Billing Info
4. Add Additional Services
5. Enter a Coupon Code
6. Review Order Details
Now that we have covered the 6 sections,
let’s sign-up
1. Choose a Domain
Select I Already Own this Domain if you have one
Then Enter Your Domain
If you don’t have one yet then click Register a
Domain
Then Enter Your Domain
2. Choose a Hosting Plan
Package Type
Billing Cycle
We will be selecting
Hatchling (package type)
and 36 mos. (billing cycle)
Key-in your Username and Security PIN
3. Enter your Billing Info
Enter your information and payment details
4. Add Additional Services
Uncheck all additional
services
5. Enter a Coupon Code
Do not change the Coupon Code
6. Review Order Details
Review the details of your order
Tick if you agree with the
Terms of Service,
Cancellation Policy & Privacy Policy
Click Checkout Now
We have now purchased
our web host.
Check your Email
Click on your Control Panel Link in the
Hostgator Account Info email.
Enter your username and
password using the
information in the email
Click on Log in
Welcome to your Control Panel (Cpanel)
Let’s Install Wordpress
Scroll down and look for Software and Services
Click Quick Install
You will be directed to the QuickInstall Homepage
Scroll down and click Install Wordpress
Click Install Wordpress
Fill-out the following fields
Click Install Wordpress
Your install is complete
Click No Thanks, I’m a web designer
Check Email from QuickInstall and get your
Wordpress Account Information
Click My Installs
Click Admin Login
Enter your Username and
Password that you got
from QuickInstall’s email
Click Log in
Welcome to your Wordpress Dashboard
How to change your
Wordpress password?
Click Users
Click on your Username
Scroll down and look for Account Management
Click Generate Password
Enter New Password
Click Update Profile
Thank you!
“I see the future of WordPress as a web OPERATING SYSTEM”
- Matt Mullenweg -
