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How To Install WordPress
Installing the most current version of WordPress has never been easier with the Softaculous App Installer. 1. Log into your cPanel account. 2. In Softaculous there is a ‘Blogs’ Category. Collapse the category and WordPress will be there. Click on it. 3. You will see an “Install” tab. Click it. 4. Fill in the various […]
How to Update WordPress, Plugins and Themes
From time to time, themes, plugins & WordPress will require updating. Updates typically happen when developers release security patches or add extra functionality. It’s good practice to keep your themes, plugins & WordPress version updated to the latest versions. The top two reasons for sites being hacked are insecure passwords & outdated (vulnerable) software. Automatic […]
Enabling HTTPS on Your WordPress Instance Using PD Hosting's WordPress VPS
HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, assures visitors that your website is secure and is sending and receiving encrypted data. A non-secure website address starts with http (e.g., http://example.com), while a secure website’s address starts with https (e.g., https://example.com). It’s recommended to enable HTTPS, even if your website is primarily informational. Most web browsers will […]
Securing Your PD Hosting WordPress VPS with Let's Encrypt SSL: A Comprehensive Guide
Overview Ensuring the security of your website with an SSL certificate has become increasingly essential. This guide provides a comprehensive walk-through on how to install and integrate a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on your WordPress VPS. Catering to instances running both Debian and Ubuntu Linux distributions, this guide provides detailed instructions to secure your website […]
How to Access the WordPress Admin Dashboard
WordPress is an easy to work with CMS software. To access a WordPress account, please follow these instructions: 1. Open https://example.com/wp-admin in the web browser. Do not forget to replace example.com with your domain name. 2. Enter your WordPress credentials and click on Login. 3. If your login details are correct, you will have successfully logged into the WordPress Dashboard.
How to Remove Sample Comments and Posts From WordPress
You get sample comments and posts in a fresh WordPress install. You can easily remove them in the following way. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on All Posts. 3. Hover the mouse on the sample post and click on Trash. 4. Now, do the same with the sample pages. Head to […]
How to Write and Publish Your First Blog Post in WordPress
Writing your first blog post is a fascinating thing. Follow the steps below to do so in WordPress. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Add New. 3. Enter your post title and write your blog post. 4. Under the Post tab, click on Tags, type post-related tags, and press Enter. You […]
How to Remove a Post in WordPress
You can remove the published or draft post in WordPress. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on All Posts. 3. Hover your mouse to the post you want to remove, and click on Trash. You will get a message that the post has been moved to Trash.
How to Bulk Delete Posts in WordPress
1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on All Posts. 3. Checkmark the top checkbox to select all posts. 4. Click on Bulk Actions and select Move to Trash from the drop-down menu. Then click on Apply. Your post has been moved to Trash. If you want to delete it permanently, click on Trash and choose Empty Trash.
How to Add a New Category in WordPress
WordPress categories are handy for you to organize posts. You can create categories and sub-categories, while posts can be assigned to multiple categories. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories. 3. Enter the following details in Add New Category: Name: Enter your category name, such as Computer.Slug: Enter a slug name or leave […]
How to Delete an Uncategorized Category in WordPress
You cannot remove the Uncategorized category, but you can rename it. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories. 3. Hover your mouse on the Uncategorized option and click on Quick Edit. 4. Change its name and slug, and confirm with Update Category.
How to Delete Categories in WordPress
If you want to remove the WordPress category, then follow this instruction: 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Posts and click on Categories. 3. Hover your mouse over a category you want to remove and click on Delete. The confirmation option will appear. Confirm with OK.
How to Install a New WordPress Theme
You can install a new WordPress theme without having any technical knowledge. It is so easy and automated. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Appearance and click on Themes. 3. Click on Add New. 4. You can search for a theme using the search bar or browse the themes, choosing from Featured, Popular, and Latest. 5. Hover your mouse […]
How to Install a WordPress Theme Manually
You can easily install a WordPress theme and activate it manually. Please, follow the steps below to do so. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Appearance and click on Themes. 3. Click on Add New. 4. Choose Upload Theme. 5. Click on Browse and choose the theme from your computer. Click on Install Now. 6. It will take a few moments […]
How to Delete a WordPress Theme
You should remove unused themes. It is considered good practice to protect your WordPress website from vulnerabilities by not keeping old, unused themes. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Appearance and click on Themes. 3. Hover your mouse on a theme you want to remove. Click on Theme Details. 4. Click on Delete and Confirm with OK. You […]
How to Install a WordPress Plugin
WordPress plugins are very useful. You can easily install a plugin from the WordPress dashboard. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Add New. 3. Use the Search filter to find the plugins. Type Security to find plugins related to it. 4. The available plugins matching the keyword Security will appear. Click on Install Now, next to […]
How to Manually Install a WordPress Plugin
The automatic installation of a plugin is easy and straightforward. However, you can also install it manually. It will involve manually downloading a plugin, uploading, and activating it. Make sure you have already downloaded a zip file of the plugin to your desktop. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and […]
How to Deactivate and Delete a WordPress Plugin
You can deactivate and delete unused plugins from the WordPress dashboard. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Installed Plugins. 3. If you want to deactivate the Hello Dolly plugin, click on Deactivate, which appears below the plugin’s name. How to Delete a Plugin in WordPress? Once the plugin is deactivated, the delete […]
How to Forcefully Update or Reinstall a WordPress Plugin
The WordPress plugin is not working correctly, or you want to reinstall it without losing data or removing the plugin. You can do this with both active and inactive plugins. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Plugins and click on Plugin File Editor. 3. From the drop-down menu of Select plugin to edit, choose […]
How to Change the Password of a WordPress Account
You can easily change the password if you have access to your WordPress account. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Users and click on Profile. 3. Scroll down to Account Management and click on Set New Password. 4. Copy the password to a safe place and click on Update Profile to change your password.
How to Change the WordPress User's Display Name
You can change the display name of your WordPress account, which shows on WordPress posts and comments. 1. Log in to the WordPress dashboard. 2. From the Dashboard menu, go to Users and click on Profile. 3. Locate Nickname and enter your new name. 4. From the Display name publicly as, choose your newly added nickname from the drop-down menu. 5. Scroll down to […]
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