WordPress has emerged as a powerful platform for bloggers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and storytellers, thanks to its user-friendly interface and a plethora of valuable tools for managing websites. The integration of cPanel further simplifies the experience, allowing users to efficiently control their WordPress sites, domain names, email accounts, and database connections.

Understanding cPanel

cPanel is a web hosting control panel that offers a graphical interface and automation tools to simplify website management for both end-users and site administrators. It provides an intuitive way to publish websites, organize web files, manage domains, create email accounts, and much more through a three-tier structure, all accessible via a standard web browser.

cPanel features two primary interfaces: one for general users and another, the Web Host Manager (WHM), for server management. Together, these interfaces streamline website management and provide hosting service providers with innovative tools for effective server administration.

The WordPress Toolkit Revolution

The WordPress Toolkit is a user-friendly interface packed with features designed for the installation, configuration, and management of WordPress sites. It includes powerful tools such as Smart Updates and Cloning in the WP Toolkit Deluxe version, all accessible through cPanel.

Server Requirements

To ensure smooth operation of WordPress, your server should meet the following requirements:

• MySQL: Version 5.7 or later
• PHP: Version 7.4
• Web Server: Easy Apache 4
• Memory Limit for PHP: A minimum of 128MB
• cPanel/WHM Versions: 90 or newer with root access
• Required PHP Extensions: dom, fileinfo, JSON, MySQL, OpenSSL, Imagick, zip, gd, mcrypt, xmlreader, curl, Exif, hash, mbstring, sodium, pcre, XML, filter, iconv, SimpleXML, and Zlib

Uploading a Project to cPanel Using WP Toolkit

There are two main methods to upload a project to cPanel: manually or via the WP Toolkit. Here’s how to install and enable the WordPress Toolkit in cPanel:

Installing and Enabling the WordPress Toolkit

1. Log in to WHM as a root user.
2. Navigate to the WHM homepage and select WHM Marketplace.
3. Click on Add Extensions and then the Install option.
4. After installation, enable the WP Toolkit features in cPanel:
   • Log in to WHM as a root user.
   • Navigate to the Packages option and click on Feature Manager.
   • Choose the appropriate feature list in Manage Feature Lists.
   • Click on the blue Edit option and search for WordPress.
   • Ensure that the WP Toolkit Deluxe and WP Toolkit options are checked.
   • Click Save and repeat for each feature list needed.

Logging Into cPanel

To log in to cPanel, enter the following in your browser’s address bar:

• For standard access: https://nameofyoursite.com:2083
• Alternatively, type /cPanel for https://nameofyoursite.com/cPanel.
• If DNS records aren’t yet propagated, use the IP address: https://10.10.10.10:2083.

If you prefer a different language, select your preferred option at the bottom of the login screen. Bookmarking the cPanel page can simplify future access.

After Logging Into cPanel

Once logged in, you can upload your project using the WP Toolkit:

1. Navigate to Applications and select WordPress Toolkit.
2. Click on the Install WordPress option.
3. Fill in the necessary details for your WordPress project:
   • Choose the installation path.
   • Enter the website title.
   • Select desired themes and plugins.
   • Choose the language and WordPress version.
   • Input the WordPress admin account details.
4. Provide MySQL database details.
5. Enable auto-updates for themes/plugins if desired and click Install.
6. For plugins, choose to install or skip.

Your WordPress project is now set up!

Conclusion

Thanks to advancements in technology, utilizing cPanel and the WordPress Toolkit is now a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined above, you can efficiently upload and manage your WordPress site through cPanel. Ultimately, WordPress serves as a powerful platform for modern-day achievers!