WP Essential: How to Reinstall WordPress

How to Uninstall WordPress Inside WP Essential

1. Log in to your Control Panel.
2. Go to WP Essential (might already display by default).
3. Click on the Settings drop-down for the WordPress website you want to delete.
4. Click Delete Installation.
   
5. Confirm any prompt that may appear.

Your WordPress Essential installation will be deleted within a few moments. Keep in mind that you may still need to manually remove the website files or the database in case the system was unable to delete them completely.

How to Prepare for a WordPress Installation

1. Review the folder or sub-folder your domain is pointing to.
   Because you can have more than one domain, you will be asked which domain you want WordPress to install to. WordPress will install itself to the same folder or sub-folder that your domain is currently pointing to.
   • Domain hosted with our hosting server: See How To Update Domain Pointers.
   • Domain hosted elsewhere See How To Update DNS Records or How To Update Nameservers.
2. Are you installing WordPress where the domain is pointing or to a subdirectory from where the domain is pointing
   Most WordPress websites are installed directly into 'www.your-domain.com'. However, we provide the option to let you install into a subdirectory such as 'www.your-domain.com/blog'. If you do not have a preference, we recommend installing into just 'www.your-domain.com'.
   • Need to create a subdirectory See How to Create New Files and Folders Using File Manager.
3. Confirm that your directory is ready to have WordPress installed.
   If you already have contents in the directory where you want to install WordPress, it could stop your installation. If your directory already has an older WordPress installation, you will need to remove the old installation before adding a new one. Be sure to check for hidden files as well when cleaning out the directory.
   • Not sure how to remove files See How to Delete Files and Folders Using File Manager.
   • Not sure how to view hidden files See Navigating File Manager.

1. How to Prepare for a WordPress Installation

2. Review the folder or sub-folder your domain is pointing to.
   Because you can have more than one domain, you will be asked which domain you want WordPress to install to. WordPress will install itself to the same folder or sub-folder that your domain is currently pointing to.
   • Domain hosted by us See How To Update Domain Pointers.
   • Domain hosted elsewhere See How To Update DNS Records or How To Update Nameservers.
3. Are you installing WordPress where the domain is pointing or to a subdirectory from where the domain is pointing
   Most WordPress websites are installed directly into 'www.your-domain.com'. However, we provide the option to let you install into a subdirectory such as 'www.your-domain.com/blog'. If you do not have a preference, we recommend installing into just 'www.your-domain.com'.
   • Need to create a subdirectory See How to Create New Files and Folders Using File Manager.
4. Confirm that your directory is ready to have WordPress installed.
   If you already have content in the directory where you want to install WordPress, it could stop your installation. If your directory already has an older WordPress installation, you will need to remove the old installation before adding a new one. Be sure to check for hidden files as well when cleaning out the directory.
   • Not sure how to remove files See How to Delete Files and Folders Using File Manager.
   • Not sure how to view hidden files See Navigating File Manager.

 

How to Install WordPress on Your WP Essential Account

1. Log in to your Control Panel.
2. Go to WP Essential (top navigation).
3. If you have already installed at least one WordPress site, click Add Site. If not, skip to step four.
4. Fill in your desired credentials for the following items; Admin Email, Username, Password, and WordPress Location.
   
5. Your WordPress site will now install. Please be patient as it is set up.
   
6. Click Let's Get Started.
   
7. Click Launch WordPress to log into your WordPress Dashboard (when prompted, use the same credentials you entered in step four).