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title: How to Install WordPress in AdminBolt
description: "This guide explains how to install WordPress from inside your AdminBolt Client Panel. ### Step 1 - Open AdminBolt Log in to your AdminBolt Client Panel. From the Home screen, locate the **WordPress Management** section. ![AdminBolt home page showing WordPress Management](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/191_Screenshot-2026-05-29-131944.png) ###…"
url: "https://www.domaincentral.com.au/help/install-wordpress-in-adminbolt/"
updated: "2026-09-11"
category: Web Hosting / Admin Bolt
---

# How to Install WordPress in AdminBolt

This guide explains how to install WordPress from inside your AdminBolt Client Panel.

### Step 1 - Open AdminBolt

Log in to your AdminBolt Client Panel. From the Home screen, locate the **WordPress Management** section.

![AdminBolt home page showing WordPress Management](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/191_Screenshot-2026-05-29-131944.png)

### Step 2 - Click Install WordPress

In the left menu, open **WordPress Management**, then click **Install WordPress**.

### Step 3 - Select the Domain and Installation Path

Select the domain you want to install WordPress on.

In the **Installation Path** field:

- Leave it blank to install WordPress directly on the main domain.
- Enter a folder name, such as **blog**, to install WordPress in a subdirectory.

Click **Next**.

![WordPress domain and installation path screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/192_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132005.png)

### Step 4 - Enter Site Details

Enter your website details:

- **Site Title** - the name of your website.
- **Site Description** - a short description or tagline for your website.
- **Allow search engines to index this site** - leave this enabled if you want Google and other search engines to find your site.

Click **Next**.

![WordPress site configuration screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/193_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132049.png)

### Step 5 - Create the WordPress Admin Account

Enter the WordPress administrator login details:

- **Admin Username**
- **Admin Email**
- **Admin Password**

Keep these details safe, as they are used to log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.

Click **Next**.

![WordPress admin account setup screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/194_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132111.png)

### Step 6 - Choose Advanced Options

On the Advanced Options screen, you can select the WordPress language and timezone.

Most Australian users should select:

- **Language:** English (US)
- **Timezone:** Australia/Melbourne, or your local timezone

The **Clean existing files before installation** option should normally be left disabled unless you specifically want to remove existing files in the installation directory.

Click **Next**.

![WordPress advanced options screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/195_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132146.png)

### Step 7 - Review and Install

Review the installation summary carefully.

Check that the following details are correct:

- Domain
- Installation path
- Site title
- Admin username
- Admin email
- Language

When ready, click **Install WordPress**.

![WordPress review and install screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/196_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132208.png)

### Step 8 - Wait for Installation to Complete

AdminBolt will now install WordPress. This may take a minute.

The installer will complete several tasks, including:

- Cleaning the directory, if selected
- Setting up the database
- Checking WP-CLI
- Downloading WordPress
- Creating the WordPress configuration
- Creating database tables
- Configuring WordPress settings

![WordPress installation progress screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/197_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132646.png)

### Step 9 - Installation Completed

Once the installation has completed, AdminBolt will show a confirmation screen.

From here you can:

- Click **Open Website** to view your new WordPress website.
- Click **Login to Admin** to access your WordPress dashboard.

![WordPress installation completed successfully screen](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/images/kb/198_Screenshot-2026-05-29-132749.png)

### Need Help?

If you are unsure which options to choose, or if your WordPress installation does not complete successfully, please [contact our support team](https://clients.domaincentral.com.au/login) for assistance.