Published: March 2023
Updated: February 2025

How to Install WordPress on AxiomHost (Complete 2023 Step-by-Step Guide)

Introduction

WordPress powers over 43% of all websites, making it the most popular website builder in the world. Whether you're creating a business website in Nigeria, an e-commerce store in the US, or a blog in the UK, WordPress is fast, flexible, and beginner-friendly.

AxiomHost provides a highly optimized cloud environment for running WordPress, with automatic SSL, LiteSpeed acceleration, and global CDN support.

This guide explains how to install WordPress using:

• Softaculous (Recommended)

• Manual installation

• VPS (CyberPanel or cPanel WHM)

1. Requirements Before Installing WordPress

Make sure you have:

✔ A Hosting Plan from AxiomHost

Shared Hosting, Cloud Hosting, VPS, or WordPress Hosting.

✔ A Domain Name

From AxiomHost or another registrar.

✔ Nameservers Correctly Set

Example:

✔ SSL Enabled

AxiomHost auto-installs FREE SSL as soon as DNS propagation completes.

2. Install WordPress Using Softaculous (Recommended Method)

This is the fastest way and takes less than 2 minutes.

STEP 1 — Log in to cPanel

Go to:

???? https://yourdomain.com/cpanel

or
???? AxiomHost Client Area → Services → Login to cPanel

STEP 2 — Open Softaculous Apps Installer

Scroll down to the Software section and click:

✔ WordPress

STEP 3 — Click “Install Now”

You will see:

• Protocol: Choose https://

• Domain: Select your domain

• Directory: Leave blank (unless installing in a subfolder)

STEP 4 — Configure Site Settings

Fill in:

• Site Name

• Site Description

(You can change later)

STEP 5 — Create Admin Account

Set:

• Admin Username

• Password

• Admin Email

⚠️ Avoid “admin” as a username.

STEP 6 — Select a Theme (Optional)

You can skip this — you can choose a theme later in WordPress.

STEP 7 — Click Install

Softaculous will:

• Create database

• Install WordPress files

• Configure your site

• Enable SSL

Installation takes 10–15 seconds.

STEP 8 — Access Your New WordPress Site

• Dashboard:

• Website:

3. Manual Installation of WordPress (Advanced Users)

Use this method if Softaculous is unavailable.

STEP 1 — Download WordPress

???? https://wordpress.org/download/

STEP 2 — Upload to public_html

Use:

• cPanel File Manager

• OR FTP (FileZilla)

Upload and extract.

STEP 3 — Create a Database

cPanel → MySQL Databases

1. Create database

2. Create user

3. Assign ALL PRIVILEGES

STEP 4 — Run the Installer

Visit your domain:

Enter:

• DB Name

• DB User

• Password

• Host (localhost)

4. Install WordPress on AxiomHost VPS (CyberPanel / LiteSpeed)

If your VPS uses CyberPanel:

STEP 1 — Log Into CyberPanel

???? https://your-server-ip:8090

STEP 2 — Websites → List Websites → Manage

Select your domain.

STEP 3 — Click “WordPress + LSCache”

This installs:

• WordPress

• LiteSpeed Cache

• Pre-optimized config

STEP 4 — Fill Admin Details → Install

5. What To Do After Installing WordPress

✔ Set Permalinks

Dashboard → Settings → Permalinks → Post Name

✔ Install essential plugins

• LiteSpeed Cache

• Rank Math SEO

• Wordfence

• UpdraftPlus

• Elementor (optional)

✔ Enable SSL

Often already done by AxiomHost.

✔ Choose a theme

Astra, Kadence, Blocksy, or any modern theme.

6. Common WordPress Installation Issues

❌ “Database connection error”

✔ Check DB name, user, password
✔ Check wp-config.php

❌ “White screen after install”

✔ Increase PHP memory
✔ Disable conflicting plugins

❌ “Site not loading”

✔ DNS still propagating
✔ Check nameservers
✔ Clear browser cache

Conclusion

WordPress installation on AxiomHost is fast, simple, and optimized for global performance. Whether you’re launching a business site in Nigeria, a portfolio in the UK, or a blog in the US, AxiomHost ensures reliability, speed, and security.

With automatic SSL, LiteSpeed performance, and cloud-powered hosting, your WordPress site is ready to grow.