Vikas Deore
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I need help to install WordPress on a subfolder of my existing website. I would like to add the blog as a subfolder to the site.
WordPress Installation
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Bhawani Singh
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Well, you do it through one click softaculous installer, if you are having cPanel control panel.
Or you can install it manually on your sub-folder. Kindly check and follow these steps mentioned in article: https://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress
Or you can install it manually on your sub-folder. Kindly check and follow these steps mentioned in article: https://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress
Rex M
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Hello Vikas Deore,
You can operate multiple WordPress instances within the same domain or on a subdomain by WordPress installed on a sub-directory.
In order to install and run WordPress on the sub-directory, you can follow the steps given below,
- First, create a Sub-Directory Inside Your WordPress Installation
- Now, you can connect your existing WordPress installation using cPanel File Manager or FTP.
- Nextly, once connected, create a sub-directory.
- Now, upload the WordPress zip into that sub-directory, then unzip and extract it.
- Then, add the WordPress database details in wp-config.php.
- Nextly, Install WordPress on the installation page.
- Lastly, Access the WordPress admin installed within the sub-directory page.
- You will have to paste the following code into the .htaccess file of your subdirectory,
Code:
# BEGIN WordPress
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /subdirectory/
RewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /subdirectory/index.php [L]
# END WordPressNote: You will need to replace the /subdirectory with your sub-directory name.
Thus, you can install WordPress on a separate sub-directory by implementing the above steps.
Now, your subdirectory is a brand new WordPress instance that you can benefit from. Also, you can add the blog as a subfolder to the site.
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Regards,
Rex M
HifiveHost
New Member
Sure! Installing WordPress as a subdirectory of your current website is a popular method. Here is a step-by-step tutorial to assist you:
Step 1: Download WordPress
- Visit the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress.
- Extract the downloaded WordPress zip file to your computer.
- Connect to your website's server using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) or use your hosting provider's file manager.
- Navigate to the root directory of your website.
- Create a new folder for your WordPress installation. For example, you can name it 'blog' or any other name you prefer.
- Upload all the extracted WordPress files and folders to the subfolder you created in the previous step.
- Log in to your web hosting control panel.
- Find the "Database" section and create a new MySQL database and a user with full privileges.
- In the subfolder where you installed WordPress, find the wp-config-sample.php file.
- Rename it to wp-config.php.
- Open wp-config.php in a text editor and enter the database information (database name, username, password) you created in Step 5.
- Open your web browser and navigate to the subfolder where you installed WordPress (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/blog).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WordPress installation.
- Enter the site title, create an admin account, and provide an email address.
- Click "Install WordPress."
- Once the installation is complete, log in to your WordPress dashboard using the admin credentials you set up.
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Settings > Permalinks.
- Choose a permalink structure that suits your needs and click "Save Changes."
Installing WordPress in a subdirectory of your website involves a few steps. Here’s a detailed guide:
Step 1: Create the Subdirectory
- Access Your Web Hosting Account: Use your hosting control panel (like cPanel) or an FTP client to access your website's files.
- Create a Subdirectory: Navigate to your website's root directory (often called public_html or www) and create a new folder for your WordPress installation. For example, name it blog.
Step 2: Download WordPress
- Download WordPress: Go to the WordPress.org website and download the latest version of WordPress.
- Extract the Files: Unzip the downloaded file on your computer.
Step 3: Upload WordPress Files
- Upload Files: Use an FTP client or your hosting control panel to upload the extracted WordPress files to the subdirectory you created (e.g., public_html/blog).
Step 4: Create a Database
- Access Database Management: Log in to your hosting control panel and navigate to the database management tool (like phpMyAdmin).
- Create a New Database: Create a new database for your WordPress installation and take note of the database name, username, and password.
Step 5: Run the WordPress Installation
- Open the Installer: In your web browser, navigate to the URL of your subdirectory (e.g., http://yourdomain.com/blog).
- Start the Installation: Follow the WordPress installation steps:
- Choose your language.
- Enter the database details (database name, username, password, and database host).
- Run the installation.
Step 6: Configure WordPress
- Complete the Setup: After providing the database details, you'll be prompted to set up your WordPress site. Provide the necessary information like site title, admin username, password, and email.
- Finish Installation: Click "Install WordPress" to complete the setup.
Step 7: Access Your WordPress Site
- You can now access your WordPress site in the subdirectory by going to http://yourdomain.com/blog.
- To access the admin panel, go to http://yourdomain.com/blog/wp-admin.
Additional Configuration (Optional)
- Permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard to configure your URL structure.
- .htaccess File: If you encounter issues with permalinks, you might need to update your .htaccess file. WordPress usually handles this automatically, but sometimes manual adjustments are necessary.