WordPress Installer User Guide July 2012

July 2012
WordPress Installer
User Guide
WordPress is an easy-to-use weblog system, providing numerous features like categories, ratings, as
well as plugins installation. This installer application will easily install the WordPress tool to a directory
that you specify within your web services account.
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Launch ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Navigation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Install .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Uninstall ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Go to ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Manage ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Where to find Help/Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 11
How to Contact Support ............................................................................................................................... 11
Submit a ticket by email: [email protected] ........................................................................... 11
Introduction
WordPress is an easy-to-use weblog system, providing numerous features like categories, ratings, as
well as plugins installation. This installer application will easily install the WordPress tool to a directory
that you specify within your web services account.
Launch
The application is launched from Manage Websites Tab, Design section.
When you launch the WordPress Installer icon, the following screen will display:
Navigation
There are two ways to navigate within WordPress Installer. You may navigate using the Main Menu or
the Alternative Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu is located on the top right corner of WordPress Installer:
• Main Menu: links you to the Main Page of WordPress Installer
• Install: links you to the page where you can start installing this application
• Uninstall: links you to the page where you can uninstall this application
• Go To: links you to the page where you can access this application and start using it after installing
it.
• Manage: links you to the page where you can manage this application
• Support: opens online help files for WordPress Installer in a new window
• Feedback: allows you to send feedback concerning WordPress Installer
Alternative Navigation
Within some sections you will find Go Back and Next buttons – these allow you to go back and forth
between pages.
Install
1. Click on the “Install” tab on the navigation bar. The following page will be displayed:
2. Enter Administrator account details (create a username and password). You will need this
information in order to access your wordpress account.
3. Enter an email address (this can be any email address).
4. If you are an advanced user please check off the “Advanced Options” checkbox. The screen will
display capabilities for you to select a Database User and Database Name to manage.
5. Select a Database User and Database Name to manage.
6. Select installation directory or create a new directory.
7. Click “Next” to complete the installation. The following page will be displayed:
a. Click “Cancel” to dismiss the changes
Note: Your administrator username has to be longer than 3 characters and your password must be
longer than 5 characters.
Uninstall
In order to uninstall WordPress, click on the “Uninstall” tab within the main navigation menu. The
following page will be displayed:
1. Click on “Next” in order to proceed with the uninstall. The following page will be displayed:
2. Click “Yes” in order to confirm the uninstall process.
a. Click “No” in order to cancel the uninstall process.
Go to
In order to launch your website in a new browser window, click Go to.
Manage
In order to manage the backend you will have to login with your administrative credentials that you
created when installing this applications.
Once you login you will be displayed with the following page:
If you need help using WordPress there is a help button within the application to provide you guidance
in creating and managing your site.
Where to find Help/Instructions
AT&T Website Solutions includes a number of applications and tools that you can use on your website.
Help/Instructions on how to use each of these features are located in the top right of your control panel. For
specific help for each application together with instructions, select the application you want in the control
panel and click the help button in the top right corner.
How to Contact Support
Submit a ticket by email:
[email protected]
For support issues, please also include a step-by-step on how to replicate your problem including your
operating system, browser type and version, and any links and login information that may be needed to
duplicate and correct the reported issue.
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