How to install WordPress and set it up?

1. Create a folder named “tutorial” in the htdocs directory on your server (localhost/development server). Unzip the downloaded WordPress file (latest.zip) into this folder, and you’ll find a folder named “wordpress.” Move everything from this folder to the “tutorial” folder. Previously, it was at localhost/tutorial/wordpress, and now it’s just at localhost/tutorial.

2. Now, make a database called “designer.” If you’re not sure how to create a database, check out this tutorial.

3. Go to the “tutorial” folder and rename the wp-config-sample.php file to wp-config.php. Alternatively, you can create a new file named wp-config.php and paste the content of wp-config-sample.php into it. Open the wp-config.php file and, on lines 19, 22, and 25, fill in the database name (designer), database username (root), and leave the database password blank (localhost databases typically have no password).

4. Visit http://localhost/tutorial in your browser, and the installation process will start. Choose the language (English), fill out the form, and click “Install WordPress.”

After the installation is done, you’ll see a success message. Click the “Login” button below and enter the username and password you set up during the installation. This will take you to the WordPress admin panel.

WordPress Admin Panel

This is the admin panel, your site’s backend. To see the frontend, click the “Visit Site” link above the home icon. From the admin panel, you can create new posts (articles), pages, and do various tasks. The next tutorials will explain the technical aspects of using the admin panel for different functions. Explore the menus on the admin panel’s left side for more options.