How to install WordPress at GoDaddy

If you host your domain GoDaddy and want to install WordPress, forget about FTP! Just click and let GoDaddy handle the install for you. Here are the simple steps you need to take.

First, login to your GoDaddy hosting control panel.

Once logged in, choose “Go Daddy Hosting Connection” under the “Content” tab:

The following screen will then appear:

To the left, click on the link “Blogs”

The menu will expand with options. Click on “WordPress”

When the next screen appears, click on “Install Now!” to start the installation.

GoDaddy will ask you to accept theit erms of use. Click on “I Agree” to continue.

You will then be asked to choose the domain you want to use for the install.

Check the box next to your domain name and then click on “Continue”

You will then be asked to select a password for your database. Enter a password and click on “Next”

You will now need to enter a name for the folder that WordPress will be installed to. Examples would be blog, wordpress, or similar. Leave this BLANK to have WordPress installed in the main directory.

Click on “Next” to continue.

You are almost finished!

The last step is to enter your configuration details. These can all be changed later.

You will need to enter the following (write these down in case you forget them):

Admin Name – can be your name, admin, owner. whatever you like.
Admin Password – choose a password and verify it
Email – enter your email address
Blog Title – the name of your blog

Click on “Finish” once you have entered everything.

That is it! The following message will appear letting you know that your install request has been submitted. Your WordPress blog will be up and running shortly.