Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

Downloading WordPress with SiteGround: A Beginner's Guide

If you're thinking of creating your own website or blog, WordPress is one of the most popular platforms to use. And if you've decided to host your site with SiteGround, then downloading WordPress with them is very easy.

Here, we'll guide you through the steps to download WordPress on SiteGround, even if you're not technically inclined.

Step 1: Login to Your SiteGround Account

Assuming you've already created an account on SiteGround, login to your account using your login credentials. This will bring you to the SiteGround dashboard.

Step 2: Choose WordPress Hosting

Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to the SiteGround dashboard. From here, you'll need to select your hosting plan by clicking on "Hosting" in the top menu bar and choosing "WordPress Hosting".

Step 3: Create a New Website

If this is your first time using SiteGround, you'll need to create a new website. Click on "Create Site" and follow the prompts to set up your website. Here, you can choose your domain name, site title, and tagline.

Step 4: Go to WordPress Installer

After setting up your new website, go back to the SiteGround dashboard. Scroll down and look for the "WordPress" tab, then click on "Install & Manage".

From here, you'll see the WordPress Installer page. This is where you'll be able to download WordPress onto your SiteGround website.

Step 5: Install WordPress

On the WordPress installer page, click on the "Install" button to start the setup process. You'll then need to fill in some basic information about your new WordPress website, including:

• Protocol: choose either "HTTP" or "HTTPS" depending on your site's security needs
• Choose Domain: select the domain you want to install WordPress on
• In Directory: leave this blank if you want WordPress to be installed on the main directory

After filling out these details, click on the "Install" button. Your WordPress installation will then begin.

Step 6: Wait for the Installation to Complete

The WordPress installation process usually takes a few minutes. While waiting, you'll be shown a progress bar to let you know how far along the process is. Once the installation is complete, you'll see a message that says "Installation Complete".

Step 7: Login to Your WordPress Dashboard

To start using WordPress, you'll need to log in to your WordPress dashboard. To do this, go back to the SiteGround dashboard and look for the "WordPress" tab again. Click on "Install & Manage" and you'll see a list of all the WordPress installations you have.

Click on the "Manage" button next to the installation you want to access. This will take you to your WordPress dashboard, where you can start creating your website or blog.

Conclusion

Downloading WordPress with SiteGround is a simple process that even beginners can handle. By following the steps above, you'll be able to set up your own WordPress website in no time.

Remember, SiteGround offers excellent customer support in case you ever have any questions or concerns. Happy website building!