{"id":747,"date":"2026-03-24T14:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudabove.com\/help\/using-plesk-to-install-wordpress\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:29:54","slug":"using-plesk-to-install-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloudabove.com\/help\/using-plesk-to-install-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Plesk to install WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This guide will walk you through how to install WordPress on your domain using the <strong>WP Toolkit<\/strong> in Plesk. The process is quick and straightforward \u2014 Plesk&#8217;s WP Toolkit handles the entire setup automatically, including creating the database, configuring files, and securing your installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to your Plesk control panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A domain or subdomain already added to your Plesk account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sufficient disk space for the WordPress installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log In to Plesk and Navigate to Your Domain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your Plesk control panel. Once logged in, click on <strong>Websites &amp; Domains<\/strong> in the left-hand sidebar. You will see a list of all domains on your account. Locate the domain where you want to install WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-websites-domains-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Plesk Websites &amp; Domains panel showing plesk.web39.co.uk domain\" class=\"wp-image-4871\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Open the WP Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the left-hand sidebar, click on <strong>WordPress<\/strong>. This opens the <strong>WP Toolkit<\/strong> \u2014 Plesk&#8217;s built-in tool for managing WordPress installations. If no WordPress sites have been installed yet, you will see a message saying &#8220;You don&#8217;t have WordPress sites connected yet.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-wp-toolkit-empty-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Plesk WP Toolkit showing no WordPress installations yet with Install WordPress button\" class=\"wp-image-4872\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The WP Toolkit in Plesk before any WordPress installation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Start the WordPress Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>Install WordPress<\/strong> button to begin. This will open the installation options dialog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-install-wordpress-dialog-edited.jpg\" alt=\"The Install WordPress dialog in Plesk WP Toolkit showing configuration options\" class=\"wp-image-4873\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Install WordPress dialog with all configuration options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Configure Your Installation Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Install WordPress<\/strong> dialog lets you configure all the settings for your new WordPress site. Here is what each option means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Installation path<\/strong> \u2014 This is the URL where WordPress will be installed. By default it installs to the root of your domain (e.g. <code>https:\/\/plesk.web39.co.uk\/<\/code>). You can optionally set a subdirectory (e.g. <code>\/blog<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website title<\/strong> \u2014 The name of your WordPress site (e.g. &#8220;My Website&#8221;). This can be changed later from within WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website language<\/strong> \u2014 The default language for your WordPress installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Version<\/strong> \u2014 Plesk will default to the latest stable version of WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WordPress Administrator<\/strong> \u2014 Plesk will auto-generate a username, password, and pre-fill your email address. You can customise these or use the <strong>Generate<\/strong> button to create a new secure password. <strong>Make a note of these credentials<\/strong> \u2014 you will need them to log in to WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Database<\/strong> \u2014 Plesk automatically creates and configures a database for your WordPress site. You can expand this section to customise the database name if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic Update Settings<\/strong> \u2014 You can configure whether WordPress, plugins, and themes should be updated automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are happy with the settings, click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-install-wordpress-dialog-edited-2.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress installation form showing General settings and WordPress Administrator fields\" class=\"wp-image-4875\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The installation form \u2014 configure your site title, language, version, and admin credentials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Wait for the Installation to Complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plesk will now install WordPress automatically. You will see a progress screen showing the following steps completing in sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Downloading and unpacking WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating the database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configuring the installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Securing the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying update policies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This usually takes under a minute to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-wordpress-installing-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Plesk showing WordPress installation progress with downloading and database creation steps\" class=\"wp-image-4876\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plesk automatically handles the installation steps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Installation Complete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation finishes, a dialog will appear confirming that <strong>&#8220;WordPress has been installed.&#8221;<\/strong> You will also see a toast notification in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Plesk may offer to install additional plugins \u2014 click <strong>No, thanks<\/strong> to skip this step if you do not need any right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-wordpress-installation-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Installation Complete dialog in Plesk confirming WordPress has been installed\" class=\"wp-image-4865\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Installation Complete confirmation dialog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Manage Your New WordPress Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now be taken back to the WP Toolkit dashboard, where your new WordPress installation is listed. From here you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Log in<\/strong> to go directly to the WordPress admin dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Home<\/strong> (top right) to visit the live website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage plugins, themes, backups, and security settings from within the WP Toolkit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.freethought.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/plesk-wp-toolkit-installed-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Plesk WP Toolkit dashboard showing the newly installed WordPress site with management options\" class=\"wp-image-4877\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The WP Toolkit dashboard showing your new WordPress installation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing WordPress via Plesk&#8217;s WP Toolkit takes just a few clicks. Plesk handles all the technical setup \u2014 database creation, file configuration, and security hardening \u2014 automatically. Once installed, you can log in to your new WordPress site and start building straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tip-callout\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Make sure to save your WordPress administrator username and password somewhere safe. If you lose them, you can reset access from the WP Toolkit by clicking the site and using the security options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide will walk you through how to install WordPress on your domain using the WP Toolkit in Plesk. The process is quick and straightforward \u2014 Plesk&#8217;s WP Toolkit handles the entire setup automatically, including creating the database, configuring files, and securing your installation. 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