Security is serious business! “Hardening” means taking basic security precautions when you install WordPress. A strong password is an important aspect of security. Securing the WordPress directories wp-admin, wp-includes and wp-content from attacks that are carried out autonomously by malicious software bots. Read Hardening WordPress by Codex for more information.
- Login to your Orlando Web wizard Cpanel with the login information that was emailed to you.
- Login to Cpanel then look for “Software > Site Software” – Click on the link.
- Find “WordPress” in the “Site Software” list and click on it.
- Fill in all of the fields with the appropriate information. [SEE EXAMPLE]
- Make sure to copy your login information in a safe place.
- You can install WordPress into the main directory or a sub-directory. [Delete the WordPress words after the domain name to install in the main directory]
- Change the “Table Prefix” to something unusual that cannot be easily guessed.
- Then click the install button.
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You now have a brand new WordPress.
- Now follow the Hardening steps and secure your install with the Sucuri Plugin
NOTES:
If you want multiple WordPress installs in Cpanel you can create subdomains. OR if you’re planning to connect a domain name to a subdomain in Cpanel use “Addon Domains” to create your subdomain with a domain name. Under DIY starter hosting services you are allowed up to 4 subdomains.