How do I install WordPress?

To install WordPress you will need to first create a MySQL database. This can be done in the 1&1 Control Panel.

1. Download WordPress from WordPress.org .

2. Unzip the package into an empty directory.

3. Open up wp-config-sample.php with a text editor like WordPad or Notepad and fill in your
database connection details .

It will look something like this when you are done:

 
// ** MySQL settings ** //
define('DB_NAME', 'db166066740');    // The name of the database
define('DB_USER', 'dbo166066740');     // Your MySQL user name
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'fryhXF6e'); // ...and password
define('DB_HOST', 'db380.perfora.net');    // 99% chance you won't need to change this value

4. Save the file as wp-config.php

5. Upload everything into your web space.

6. Open /wp-admin/install.php in your browser. This should setup the tables needed for your blog.

7. Note the password given to you.

8. The install script should then send you to the login page. Sign in with the user name admin
and the password generated during the installation. You can then click on Profile to change the
password.

Note: 1&1 does not provide support for 3rd party software. This includes WordPress.

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