{"id":494,"date":"2026-09-27T19:18:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onartline.com\/wordpress-installieren-anleitungger\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T16:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T14:16:27","slug":"install-wordpress-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Install WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\" id=\"content\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span 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Approaches at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#One-Click_WordPress_Installation_via_Plesk\" >One-Click WordPress Installation via Plesk<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_the_Plesk_Control_Panel\" >Step 1: Log in to the Plesk Control Panel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_2_Select_a_Domain\" >Step 2: Select a Domain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_3_Start_the_WordPress_Installation\" >Step 3: Start the WordPress Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_4_Go_Through_the_Installation_Wizard\" >Step 4: Go Through the Installation Wizard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_5_Complete_the_Installation\" >Step 5: Complete the Installation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Installing_WordPress_Manually_via_FTP\" >Installing WordPress Manually via FTP<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_1_Download_WordPress\" >Step 1: Download WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_2_Upload_the_Files_via_FTP\" >Step 2: Upload the Files via FTP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_3_Create_a_Database_and_Database_User\" >Step 3: Create a Database and Database User<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_4_Set_Up_wp-configphp\" >Step 4: Set Up wp-config.php<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Step_5_Go_Through_the_Installation_Wizard_in_Your_Browser\" >Step 5: Go Through the Installation Wizard in Your Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#First_Steps_After_Installing_WordPress\" >First Steps After Installing WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Setting_Permalinks\" >Setting Permalinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Removing_Default_Content\" >Removing Default Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Checking_the_Administrator_Username\" >Checking the Administrator Username<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Secure_Password_and_Two-Factor_Authentication\" >Secure Password and Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Enabling_Automatic_Updates\" >Enabling Automatic Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Setting_Up_a_Backup_Solution\" >Setting Up a Backup Solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Common_Issues_When_Installing_WordPress\" >Common Issues When Installing WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Installing_WordPress_for_Beginners\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Installing WordPress for Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/onartline.com\/en\/install-wordpress-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_WordPress_%E2%80%93_Step_by_Step_A_Guide_for_Beginners\"><\/span>Installing WordPress \u2013 Step by Step: A Guide for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WordPress is the world&#8217;s most widely used content management system and forms the foundation for millions of websites, blogs, and online stores. Before you can start building your site, you first need to install WordPress \u2013 and there are two fundamentally different ways to do this. In this post, we&#8217;ll show you how to install WordPress: either conveniently via one-click installation through your hosting provider&#8217;s control panel, or manually via FTP if you want to keep full control over every single step. This WordPress installation guide is aimed specifically at beginners who don&#8217;t yet have experience setting up their own CMS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_Installing_WordPress\"><\/span>Requirements for Installing WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you get started, you should have the following ready \u2013 each requirement serves a specific purpose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A registered domain.<\/strong> This is the address under which your website will later be reachable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A hosting package with PH<\/strong>P (at least version 7.4, 8.0 or higher recommended). PHP is the programming language WordPress is written in \u2013 without a server that can run PHP, WordPress simply won&#8217;t work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A MySQL or MariaDB database.<\/strong> WordPress stores all your content there: posts, pages, comments, settings. Think of it like a structured folder that WordPress pulls the right information from every time a page is loaded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credentials for your hosting control panel<\/strong> (e.g., Plesk) or FTP credentials, depending on which installation method you choose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The WordPress installation package<\/strong>, which you can <a title=\"Download WordPress\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download for free here<\/a>, if you decide to go with the manual installation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> an already installed SSL\/TLS certificate (e.g., from Let&#8217;s Encrypt). It encrypts the connection between server and visitor and is now practically standard for both security and Google ranking \u2013 a WordPress installation without HTTPS quickly gets flagged as &#8220;not secure&#8221; in the browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_WordPress_%E2%80%93_Two_Approaches_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Installing WordPress \u2013 Two Approaches at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two common ways to install WordPress, which mainly differ in effort and level of control:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>One-click WordPress installation<\/strong> via the hosting control panel (e.g., Plesk) \u2013 fast, convenient, and ideal for beginners, since the server and panel handle the technical details in the background.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manual WordPress installation via FTP<\/strong> \u2013 somewhat more involved, but with full control over every step, which is particularly useful for individual server configurations or special requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Which option suits you best depends on how much you want to learn about what happens behind the scenes, and whether your hosting provider offers a one-click solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One-Click_WordPress_Installation_via_Plesk\"><\/span>One-Click WordPress Installation via Plesk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The one-click installation is the fastest way to get a running WordPress site, since the control panel automatically handles the download, unpacking, and database setup.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_the_Plesk_Control_Panel\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to the Plesk Control Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Log in with the credentials you received from your hosting provider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Select_a_Domain\"><\/span>Step 2: Select a Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Select the domain under which WordPress should be installed. If you manage multiple domains, make sure to pick the right one \u2013 moving it later is possible, but it&#8217;s unnecessary extra work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Start_the_WordPress_Installation\"><\/span>Step 3: Start the WordPress Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look in the menu for &#8220;Install WordPress&#8221; or &#8220;Applications.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Go_Through_the_Installation_Wizard\"><\/span>Step 4: Go Through the Installation Wizard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click &#8220;Install&#8221; and follow the wizard: choose the installation directory and set an administrator username along with a secure password. Avoid obvious usernames like &#8220;admin&#8221; right from the start (more on this below).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Complete_the_Installation\"><\/span>Step 5: Complete the Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After a few minutes, the installation is complete, and you can log in to the WordPress backend. Plesk automatically handles downloading the installation package and the entire database setup in the background \u2013 steps you&#8217;d have to carry out yourself with the manual installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Installing_WordPress_Manually_via_FTP\"><\/span>Installing WordPress Manually via FTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to install WordPress manually, you get more control over every single step, but you also have to handle every task yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Download_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 1: Download WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the installation package her<\/a>e and unpack it locally on your computer. This gives you a folder called &#8220;wordpress&#8221; containing all the necessary files.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Upload_the_Files_via_FTP\"><\/span>Step 2: Upload the Files via FTP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Connect to your server with an FTP program (e.g., FileZilla) and upload the contents of the unpacked <code>wordpress<\/code> folder to the desired target directory (e.g., <code>httpdoc<\/code>s or <code>public_html<\/code>). FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is simply a transfer method for copying files from your computer to the web server.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_Database_and_Database_User\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a Database and Database User<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In your hosting control panel, create a new MySQL database along with a database user with full permissions for that database. Make a note of the database name, username, and password \u2013 you&#8217;ll need all three in the next step.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Set_Up_wp-configphp\"><\/span>Step 4: Set Up wp-config.php<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rename the file <code>wp-config-sample.ph<\/code>p to <code>wp-config.php<\/code> and enter your database credentials. This file is essentially the link between WordPress and your database \u2013 without the correct credentials, WordPress can&#8217;t access the stored content.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Go_Through_the_Installation_Wizard_in_Your_Browser\"><\/span>Step 5: Go Through the Installation Wizard in Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Open your domain in your browser. WordPress automatically detects that no installation exists yet and guides you through the remaining steps: choosing a language, setting a site title, and creating an admin account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Steps_After_Installing_WordPress\"><\/span>First Steps After Installing WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once WordPress has been successfully installed, there are a few basic settings you should take care of before you start actually building out your website..<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Permalinks\"><\/span>Setting Permalinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By default, WordPress often uses URLs with question marks and numbers (e.g., <code>?p=123<\/code>). These are neither user-friendly nor search-engine-friendly, since they don&#8217;t tell visitors or Google what the page is about. In the backend, go to Settings \u2192 Permalinks and choose the &#8220;Post name&#8221; structure. This creates readable URLs like <code>your-domain.com\/my-first-post<\/code>, which are both easier to read and can include your target keyword.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Removing_Default_Content\"><\/span>Removing Default Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress automatically installs a sample post (&#8220;Hello World!&#8221;), a sample page, and a sample comment. You should delete these or replace them with your own content, so your site looks clean and organized from the start, without any leftover clutter showing up in your menu or post overview.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_the_Administrator_Username\"><\/span>Checking the Administrator Username<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you accidentally chose the obvious username &#8220;admin&#8221; during installation, you should switch to an individual username instead. The reason: automated attack attempts (so-called brute-force attacks) specifically try common names like &#8220;admin&#8221; \u2013 an individual username already removes half the guesswork for attackers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_Password_and_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span>Secure Password and Two-Factor Authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use a long, complex password for the administrator account. It&#8217;s also a good idea to set up two-factor authentication through a suitable plugin: even if an attacker guesses or steals your password, they&#8217;d then also need a time-limited code from your smartphone to log in.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enabling_Automatic_Updates\"><\/span>Enabling Automatic Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress usually updates minor security releases automatically. Check under Dashboard \u2192 Updates to see if your system is current, and keep your themes and plugins regularly updated as well \u2013 outdated plugins are among the most common entry points for attacks on WordPress sites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_a_Backup_Solution\"><\/span>Setting Up a Backup Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start building out your site, you should set up regular backups \u2013 either through your hosting control panel or a suitable backup plugin. That way, if something goes wrong (a failed update, a hacked site, accidentally deleted content), you can always return to a working state.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Issues_When_Installing_WordPress\"><\/span>Common Issues When Installing WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even with careful setup, things don&#8217;t always work on the first try. The following issues come up especially often for beginners:<\/p>\n<p><strong>White screen with no error message (&#8220;White Screen of Death&#8221;)<\/strong> This problem is usually caused by an exceeded memory limit or a conflict between a theme and a plugin. As a test, activate the default WordPress theme and deactivate all plugins via FTP (rename the <code>wp-content\/plugins<\/code> folder) to narrow down the cause.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Error establishing a database connection<\/strong> This message appears when the credentials in <code>wp-config.php<\/code> don&#8217;t match the actual database credentials. Take a moment to carefully check the database name, username, password, and database host.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problems uploading files via FTP<\/strong> If the upload fails or files are missing, check the file permissions (755 for folders and 644 for files are typical) as well as your internet connection. A fresh, complete upload resolves most of these cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Installing_WordPress_for_Beginners\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Installing WordPress for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs accordion toggle_style_1 has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit;--sections-gap:0.5rem;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"hb45\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-hb45\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How long does a WordPress installation take?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-hb45\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The actual process usually takes just a few minutes with the one-click installation through the hosting control panel. Manual installation via FTP, including database setup, typically takes 15 to 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"mdb4\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-mdb4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do I need programming knowledge to install WordPress?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-mdb4\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> No. The one-click installation requires no programming knowledge whatsoever. Even the manual installation via FTP doesn&#8217;t require any coding \u2013 just carefully entering credentials and following the individual steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"o04c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-o04c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Is WordPress free?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-o04c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The WordPress software itself is free. Costs arise from the domain and hosting package, which you&#8217;ll need anyway to run your website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"b2da\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-b2da\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Which installation method is better suited for beginners?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-b2da\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> For most beginners, the one-click installation through the control panel is the easier and faster route, since database setup and file upload are handled automatically in the background.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"h55c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-h55c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Kann ich WordPress nachtr\u00e4glich auf eine andere Domain umziehen?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-h55c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, moving to a different domain is generally possible, but it requires additional steps such as updating the database entries and <code>wp-config.php<\/code>. For beginners, it&#8217;s advisable to finalize your domain choice before installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With these steps, you&#8217;ve built a solid foundation for your WordPress website \u2013 whether you chose the quick one-click installation or the manual route via FTP. 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