Installing WordPress in Plesk is quick and straightforward using the WordPress Toolkit. Follow these steps to get your WordPress site up and running.

Step 1: Log in to Plesk

• Start by logging into your Plesk account.

Step 2: Open the WordPress Toolkit

• In the left-hand navigation menu, look for WordPress (often labeled as WP Toolkit) and click on it.

Step 3: Start a New WordPress Installation

• In the WP Toolkit dashboard, click the Install button located at the top right corner.

Step 4: Configure Installation Settings

• A new setup screen will appear with several options. Fill in the following details:
  • Choose Domain: Select the domain or subdomain where you want to install WordPress.
  • Installation Path: If you want to install WordPress in a specific directory, specify the folder path. Leave it blank for installation in the root directory.
  • WordPress Version: Choose the version of WordPress you want to install. It’s recommended to select the latest version.
  • Administrator Account: Enter the Admin Username, Password, and Email Address for the WordPress admin account. Make sure to choose a secure password.
  • Website Title: Enter the title for your WordPress site.
  • WordPress Administrator: Username & Password

Step 5: Optional Settings

• If needed, you can also configure additional settings:
  • Enable Auto-Update: Turn on automatic updates for WordPress, plugins, and themes.
  • Install Plugins: You can select recommended plugins to install along with WordPress

Step 6: Start the Installation

• After configuring all settings, click the Install button to start the WordPress installation process.

Step 7: Installation in Progress

• Once click on the install button it will start installing the WordPress and a new screen will open up where installation status appears.

Step 8: Installation Complete

• Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message. You can now access your new WordPress site by clicking the WP Admin button to log into the WordPress dashboard.