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Forum: Installing WordPress
In reply to: MySql- Need Help. New to WordPressthanks for the help. I got it.
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Forum: Installing WordPress
In reply to: MySql- Need Help. New to WordPressI tried to open wp config php file in my browser after I uploaded everything via FTP. WHen I tried to open it, it just redirected me to my host, awardspace, front page.
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Roman
Forum: Installing WordPress
In reply to: MySql- Need Help. New to WordPressIn the wordpress Readme.
WordPress
Version 2.3Semantic Personal Publishing Platform
First Things FirstWelcome. WordPress is a very special project to me. Every developer and contributor adds something unique to the mix, and together we create something beautiful that I’m proud to be a part of. Thousands of hours have gone into WordPress, and we’re dedicated to making it better every day. Thank you for making it part of your world.
— Matt Mullenweg
Installation: Famous 5-minute install1. Unzip the package in an empty directory.
2. Open up wp-config-sample.php with a text editor like WordPad or similar and fill in your database connection details.
3. Save the file as wp-config.php
4. Upload everything.
5. Open /wp-admin/install.php in your browser. This should setup the tables needed for your blog. If there is an error, double check your wp-config.php file, and try again. If it fails again, please go to the support forums with as much data as you can gather.
6. Note the password given to you.
7. The install script should then send you to the login page. Sign in with the username admin and the password generated during the installation. You can then click on ‘Profile’ to change the password.