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How to Install WordPress Using DreamIT Host’s Inbuilt WordPress Manager

Apr 13, 2022

How to Install WordPress Using DreamIT Host’s Inbuilt WordPress Manager

Follow these steps to install WordPress using DreamIT Host’s inbuilt WordPress Manager:

 

1. Log in to your MyDreamIT Portal. You can log into the MyDreamIT Portal via this link: my.dreamithost.com.au/login.

Screenshot: MyDreamIT Login Form

 

2. On the left-hand side menu, click WordPress Manager.

Screenshot: MyDreamIT Menu Highlighting 'WordPress Manager'

 

3. Next, click the New Installation button on the top right-hand side.

Screenshot: WordPress Manager Page Highlighting the 'New Installation' Button

 

4. A popup for the new installation will open. Fill in the following details on the Details tab:


  • Username: DirectAdmin account username to install this on.
  • Protocol: Your choice to have HTTP/HTTPS with or without www.
  • Domain: Your Domain name/Website name.
  • Installation Script: Script to install (leave this as WordPress).
  • Administrator Password: Your website admin password.
  • Site Name: Name of your site installation.
  • Language: The language of the WordPress install.
  • Administrator Username: Your username to login into the site.
  • Administrator Email: The email account for the installation.

Screenshot: New Installation Form Pop-Up

 

5. Select the Other tab, then fill in the following details:


  • Description: A description of the website.
  • Directory: Specify the directory where you want this installed.
  • Database Name: The name of your database.
  • Database Prefix: The table prefix for your database.

 

6. Click the Create button to install. Once the installation is complete, you will receive a notification on the top right-hand side of the page.

 

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