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WordPress Installation

How to install Wordpress in cPanel?

If you want to install WordPress in cPanel on hostduckey, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Log in to cPanel: Start by logging in to your hostduckey cPanel using your provided login credentials.
2. Locate the "Softaculous Apps Installer":
- In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down or use the search bar to find the "Softaculous Apps Installer" section.
It's often under the "Software" or "Auto Installers" category.
3. Find WordPress:
- Inside Softaculous, locate the WordPress icon or search for "WordPress" using the search bar.
4. Install WordPress:
- Click on the WordPress icon or the "Install" button to start the installation process.
5. Configure Your WordPress Installation:
- Fill in the installation details:
- Choose the version of WordPress you want to install (usually, it's the latest stable version).
- Choose the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS).
- Choose the domain on which you want to install WordPress from the dropdown list.
- Leave the "In Directory" field empty to install WordPress in the root directory (e.g., "public_html").
- Enter a name for your website in the "Site Name" field.
- Set your desired username and password for the WordPress admin (make sure it's secure).
- Enter your admin email address.
- You can leave the rest of the settings as they are, but you can customize them if needed.
6. Choose Plugins and Theme (optional):
- You can choose to install popular plugins and themes during the setup. This is optional and can be done later from your WordPress dashboard.
7. Advanced Options (optional):
- If you have specific requirements, you can expand the "Advanced Options" section to configure your database name, table prefix, and more.
For most users, the default settings are sufficient.
8. Select Language (optional):
- If you want to use a language other than English, you can select your preferred language from the dropdown.
9. Install WordPress:
- Double-check your settings, and when you're ready, click the "Install" or "Submit" button to begin the installation.
10. Confirmation:
- Once the installation is complete, you'll receive a confirmation message with links to your WordPress site and admin panel.
That's it! You've successfully installed WordPress in your hostduckey cPanel. You can now access your WordPress dashboard and start
customizing your website. Always refer to the official documentation provided by hostduckey or contact their support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

Certificates SSL

How to install SSL certificate on hostduckey?

To install an SSL certificate on hostduckey, start by logging into your cPanel. In the cPanel search bar, type "SSL Status" and click on it. Then, select "Run AutoSSL." hostduckey offers a convenient auto-installation option for SSL certificates, which simplifies the process. If you've purchased your domain from another provider and need to connect it to hostduckey, you'll also need to change your domain's nameservers. Hostduckey typically provides nameserver information, such as "dns1.hostduckey.in" and "dns2.hostduckey.in" Changing your domain's nameservers to these values ensures that your domain points to hostduckey's hosting servers, allowing you to manage your SSL certificates effectively. This step is crucial for a smooth SSL installation and seamless website security.

Connect Domain with Hosting

How to connect domain with hosting?

To connect your hosting with a domain using hostduckey nameservers, follow these steps. Firstly, log in to your domain registrar's control panel, where you purchased your domain. Locate the DNS settings or nameserver management section. Next, replace the existing nameservers with hostduckey's nameservers, which are dns1.hostduckey.in and dns2.hostduckey.in. Save the changes, and allow some time for DNS propagation, which may take up to 48 hours. During this period, your domain will start pointing to your Hostduckey hosting. Once the propagation is complete, your domain and hosting will be successfully connected, enabling visitors to access your website hosted with Hostduckey.

Addon domain

How to add addon domain in cPanel?

Certainly! Here are the revised steps for adding an addon domain to your Hostduckey hosting account through cPanel and changing the nameservers:
1. Log in to cPanel: Begin by logging in to your Hostduckey cPanel using your provided credentials.
2. Search for Domain: Inside cPanel, locate the search bar, typically located in the upper-left corner. Type "Domain" in the search bar and press Enter.
3. Create a Domain: Click on the option that says "Create a Domain" or "Add a Domain," depending on the naming conventions in your cPanel interface.
4. Enter Domain Information: In the form that appears, enter the domain name you wish to add. You might also need to specify a subdomain
or directory where the domain's files will be stored on your hosting account.
5. Change Nameservers: If your domain is registered with a different provider, you'll need to change its nameservers to point to Hostduckey.
Hostduckey typically provides nameserver information like "dns1.hostduckey.in" and "dns2.hostduckey.in." Go to your domain registrar's control
panel and update the nameservers to the ones provided by Hostduckey.
6. Add the Domain: After entering the domain and changing the nameservers if necessary, click the button to add the domain.
By following these steps, you can add a domain to your Hostduckey hosting account, configure it, and ensure it's pointing
to the correct nameservers for hosting. As always, refer to the official documentation provided by Hostduckey or contact their
support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

Add Subdomain

How to add subdomain in cPanel?

If you want to create a new domain in cPanel on Hostduckey by clicking "Create a New Domain" in the domain section, here are the revised steps:
1. Log in to cPanel: Begin by logging in to your Hostduckey cPanel using your provided login credentials.
2. Locate the "Domains" Section: In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down or use the search bar to find the "Domains" section.
3. Create a New Domain: Inside the "Domains" section, look for an option that allows you to create a new domain. This option may be
labeled as "Create a New Domain" or "Add a New Domain."
4. Enter Domain Information:
- In the "Domain Name" field, enter the desired domain name you want to create (e.g., yournewdomain.com).
- The "Document Root" field is typically auto-populated based on the domain name you entered. This is the directory where files for
the domain will be stored. You can leave this as is or customize it if needed.
5. Create the Domain: Click the "Create" or "Add Domain" button to finalize the domain creation.
6. Confirmation: You should receive a confirmation message indicating that the new domain has been successfully created.
These steps allow you to create a new domain within cPanel on Hostduckey by locating the domain section and initiating
the domain creation process. As always, users are encouraged to refer to the official documentation provided by Hostduckey
or contact their support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

WordPress Installation

How to install Wordpress in cPanel?

If you want to install WordPress in cPanel on hostduckey, you can follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Log in to cPanel: Start by logging in to your hostduckey cPanel using your provided login credentials.
2. Locate the "Softaculous Apps Installer":
- In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down or use the search bar to find the "Softaculous Apps Installer" section.
It's often under the "Software" or "Auto Installers" category.
3. Find WordPress:
- Inside Softaculous, locate the WordPress icon or search for "WordPress" using the search bar.
4. Install WordPress:
- Click on the WordPress icon or the "Install" button to start the installation process.
5. Configure Your WordPress Installation:
- Fill in the installation details:
- Choose the version of WordPress you want to install (usually, it's the latest stable version).
- Choose the protocol (HTTP or HTTPS).
- Choose the domain on which you want to install WordPress from the dropdown list.
- Leave the "In Directory" field empty to install WordPress in the root directory (e.g., "public_html").
- Enter a name for your website in the "Site Name" field.
- Set your desired username and password for the WordPress admin (make sure it's secure).
- Enter your admin email address.
- You can leave the rest of the settings as they are, but you can customize them if needed.
6. Choose Plugins and Theme (optional):
- You can choose to install popular plugins and themes during the setup. This is optional and can be done later from your WordPress dashboard.
7. Advanced Options (optional): - If you have specific requirements, you can expand the "Advanced Options" section to configure your database name, table prefix, and more.
For most users, the default settings are sufficient.
8. Select Language (optional):
- If you want to use a language other than English, you can select your preferred language from the dropdown.
9. Install WordPress:
- Double-check your settings, and when you're ready, click the "Install" or "Submit" button to begin the installation.
10. Confirmation:
- Once the installation is complete, you'll receive a confirmation message with links to your WordPress site and admin panel.
That's it! You've successfully installed WordPress in your hostduckey cPanel. You can now access your WordPress dashboard and start
customizing your website. Always refer to the official documentation provided by hostduckey or contact their support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

Certificates SSL

How to install SSL certificate on hostduckey?

To install an SSL certificate on hostduckey, start by logging into your cPanel. In the cPanel search bar, type "SSL Status" and click on it. Then, select "Run AutoSSL." hostduckey offers a convenient auto-installation option for SSL certificates, which simplifies the process. If you've purchased your domain from another provider and need to connect it to hostduckey, you'll also need to change your domain's nameservers. Hostduckey typically provides nameserver information, such as "dns1.hostduckey.in" and "dns2.hostduckey.in" Changing your domain's nameservers to these values ensures that your domain points to hostduckey's hosting servers, allowing you to manage your SSL certificates effectively. This step is crucial for a smooth SSL installation and seamless website security.

Connect Domain with Hosting

How to connect domain with hosting?

To connect your hosting with a domain using hostduckey nameservers, follow these steps. Firstly, log in to your domain registrar's control panel, where you purchased your domain. Locate the DNS settings or nameserver management section. Next, replace the existing nameservers with hostduckey's nameservers, which are dns1.hostduckey.in and dns2.hostduckey.in. Save the changes, and allow some time for DNS propagation, which may take up to 48 hours. During this period, your domain will start pointing to your Hostduckey hosting. Once the propagation is complete, your domain and hosting will be successfully connected, enabling visitors to access your website hosted with Hostduckey.

Addon domain

How to add addon domain in cPanel?

Certainly! Here are the revised steps for adding an addon domain to your Hostduckey hosting account through cPanel and changing the nameservers:
1. Log in to cPanel: Begin by logging in to your Hostduckey cPanel using your provided credentials.
2. Search for Domain: Inside cPanel, locate the search bar, typically located in the upper-left corner. Type "Domain" in the search bar and press Enter.
3. Create a Domain: Click on the option that says "Create a Domain" or "Add a Domain," depending on the naming conventions in your cPanel interface.
4. Enter Domain Information: In the form that appears, enter the domain name you wish to add. You might also need to specify a subdomain
or directory where the domain's files will be stored on your hosting account.
5. Change Nameservers: If your domain is registered with a different provider, you'll need to change its nameservers to point to Hostduckey.
Hostduckey typically provides nameserver information like "dns1.hostduckey.in" and "dns2.hostduckey.in." Go to your domain registrar's control
panel and update the nameservers to the ones provided by Hostduckey.
6. Add the Domain: After entering the domain and changing the nameservers if necessary, click the button to add the domain.
By following these steps, you can add a domain to your Hostduckey hosting account, configure it, and ensure it's pointing
to the correct nameservers for hosting. As always, refer to the official documentation provided by Hostduckey or contact their
support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

Add Subdomain

How to add subdomain in cPanel?

If you want to create a new domain in cPanel on Hostduckey by clicking "Create a New Domain" in the domain section, here are the revised steps:
1. Log in to cPanel: Begin by logging in to your Hostduckey cPanel using your provided login credentials.
2. Locate the "Domains" Section: In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down or use the search bar to find the "Domains" section.
3. Create a New Domain: Inside the "Domains" section, look for an option that allows you to create a new domain. This option may be
labeled as "Create a New Domain" or "Add a New Domain."
4. Enter Domain Information:
- In the "Domain Name" field, enter the desired domain name you want to create (e.g., yournewdomain.com).
- The "Document Root" field is typically auto-populated based on the domain name you entered. This is the directory where files for
the domain will be stored. You can leave this as is or customize it if needed.
5. Create the Domain: Click the "Create" or "Add Domain" button to finalize the domain creation.
6. Confirmation: You should receive a confirmation message indicating that the new domain has been successfully created.
These steps allow you to create a new domain within cPanel on Hostduckey by locating the domain section and initiating
the domain creation process. As always, users are encouraged to refer to the official documentation provided by Hostduckey
or contact their support for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.

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