{"id":11940,"date":"2025-12-17T10:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T04:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/?p=11940"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T04:44:55","slug":"install-wordpress-and-ssl-on-aapanel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-wordpress-and-ssl-on-aapanel","title":{"rendered":"How to Install WordPress and SSL on aaPanel 2026 (Beginner Friendly Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to launch a website and want a simple way to manage everything without technical complexity, aaPanel is an excellent solution. It offers one click installations, easy SSL setup, and a user-friendly dashboard that simplifies server and website management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you will learn how to install WordPress and enable SSL <strong>(HTTPS)<\/strong> on aaPanel step-by-step. By the end of this guide, your website will be live, secure, and ready for visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-aapanel\">What is aaPanel? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"122\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-3.png\" alt=\"What is aapanel?\" class=\"wp-image-11943\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.694527961515334;width:230px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>aaPanel is a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/benefits-of-web-hosting-control-panel-for-managed-hosting\/\"><strong>web hosting control panel<\/strong><\/a> that supports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Popular web servers such as Apache, Nginx, and OpenLiteSpeed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MySQL\/MariaDB databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email servers, file manager, cron jobs, backups, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, aaPanel allows you to handle your entire hosting environment from one dashboard \u2014 without requiring coding knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s move straight to the installation steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-1-how-to-install-wordpress-on-aapanel\">Part 1: How to Install WordPress on aaPanel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps carefully to set up WordPress on your domain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-log-in-to-aapanel\">Step 1: Log in to aaPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your login credentials <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/best-web-hosting-provider-in-india\/\">provided by your hosting<\/a> provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-install-wordpress-via-one-click-deployment\">Step 2: Install WordPress via One-Click Deployment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to:<br><strong>App Store \u2192 One-click Deploy \u2192 WordPress 1.2 \u2192 Install<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not see it:<br><strong>Home \u2192 App Store \u2192 Installed \u2192 Settings \u2192 One-click Deployment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-select-the-domain\">Step 3: Select the Domain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the domain where you want to install WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-enter-domain-name\">Step 4: Enter Domain Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Type your correct domain name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your domain should be active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DNS must point to your server\u2019s IP address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-save-database-details\">Step 5: Save Database Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy the database information shown on the screen. You will need this soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6-open-your-domain-in-a-browser\">Step 6: Open Your Domain in a Browser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This launches the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-install-wordpress-in-cpanel\/\"><strong>WordPress installation<\/strong><\/a> wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your preferred language and continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-7-click-lets-go\">Step 7: Click \u201cLet\u2019s Go\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed to the database setup section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-8-add-database-details-and-submit\">Step 8: Add Database Details and Submit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Field<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Database Host<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">127.0.0.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">DB Name, User, Password<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From Step 5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-9-run-the-installation\">Step 9: Run the Installation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Run the Installation<\/strong> and wait for the setup to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-10-create-wordpress-admin-account\">Step 10: Create WordPress Admin Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Site Title<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/install-wordpress-on-localhost\/\">Install WordPress<\/a>.<br>If the page takes too long or pauses, refresh once. It will continue automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your WordPress website is now installed and ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-2-how-to-install-ssl-certificate-on-aapanel-https\">Part 2: How to Install SSL Certificate on aaPanel (HTTPS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSL ensures your website is secure and trusted by visitors and search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-go-to-ssl-settings\">Step 1: Go to SSL Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open:<br><strong>aaPanel \u2192 Website \u2192 Select Domain \u2192 SSL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-choose-lets-encrypt\">Step 2: Choose Let\u2019s Encrypt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the domain(s) \u2014 including www and non-www versions where applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-apply-and-save-ssl\">Step 3: Apply and Save SSL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After successful issuance, click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-enable-force-https\">Step 4: Enable Force HTTPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable the <strong>Force <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/redirect-http-to-https\/\"><strong>HTTPS option to automatically redirect<\/strong><\/a> all non-secure URLs to secure HTTPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your website should now display the secure padlock sign in the browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have successfully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youstable.com\/blog\/how-to-enable-ssl-in-cpanel\/\"><strong>installed WordPress and enabled SSL<\/strong><\/a> on aaPanel. 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