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Chapter 01 of 06 · 3 lessons · ~26 min

Getting Set Up

Install WordPress, get to know the dashboard, and change the settings every new site needs on day one.

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/ Lessons in this chapter
01
How to Install WordPress on Hostinger How to get a WordPress site live on Hostinger, from domain and SSL to your first login. Coming soon
02
WordPress Dashboard Tour for Beginners What every part of the WordPress dashboard does, so you always know where to go. Coming soon
03
WordPress Settings to Change First (Permalinks and More) The settings every new WordPress site needs, including permalinks, the home page and search engine visibility. Coming soon

Chapter practice task

Task: Install WordPress and get it ready for content

  1. Install WordPress on your hosting (or a free local install).
  2. Log in and explore every main menu item in the dashboard.
  3. Set your site title, tagline, timezone and language.
  4. Change permalinks to “Post name”.
  5. Delete the sample post, sample page and default comment.

By the end of this chapter

  • You have a working WordPress site you can log in to
  • You know where everything is in the dashboard
  • Your basic settings, permalinks and search visibility are correct

Quick answers for this chapter

Can I practice without paying for hosting?

Yes. Free tools like LocalWP install WordPress on your own computer.

How do I log in to WordPress?

Go to yourdomain.com/wp-admin and use the username and password you created during installation.

Should I change permalinks later?

Change them before you publish content. Changing them on a live site breaks old links unless you add redirects.