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Ziik: /* Finishing up installation */

2023-09-28T06:59:17Z

Finishing up installation

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	Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.		Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.

	{{info\|We advise all WordPress users to enable automatic updates for their plugins, themes and ~~WordPres~~ itself. You can find detailed instructions on [[Updating WordPress]].}}		{{info\|We advise all WordPress users to enable automatic updates for their plugins, themes and WordPress itself. You can find detailed instructions on [[Updating WordPress]].}}

	To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:		To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:

Casper: /* Setting up database */

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Setting up database

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	If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].		If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].

	== Setting up database ==		== Setting up a database ==
	Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.<br>		Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.<br>
	'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.		'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.

Casper at 17:08, 16 September 2021

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	~~==How to install~~ WordPress for ~~your~~ account==		This page will go through a basic setup of WordPress, and it gives a few specifics for setting it up on a hosted account over at ULYSSIS.

			==Putting setup-files in place==

	First you need to download WordPress from their website, https://wordpress.org/download/. After you've		First you need to download WordPress from their website, https://wordpress.org/download/. After you've
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	If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].		If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].

			== Setting up database ==
	Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.<br>		Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.<br>
	'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.		'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.

			== Installing WordPress ==
	Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).		Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).
	This is where you have to set up your website. The easiest way to do this, is by following the wizard.		This is where you have to set up your website. The easiest way to do this, is by following the wizard.
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	In the next step you need to fill in your own preferences.		In the next step you need to fill in your own preferences.

			== Finishing up installation ==
	Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.		Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.

Bert at 00:33, 12 August 2021

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	Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.		Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.

			{{info\|We advise all WordPress users to enable automatic updates for their plugins, themes and WordPres itself. You can find detailed instructions on [[Updating WordPress]].}}

	To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:		To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:

Alexander at 15:46, 12 September 2020

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	You can also use WordPress' [https://wordpress.org/support/article/create-a-network/ multisite] option.		You can also use WordPress' [https://wordpress.org/support/article/create-a-network/ multisite] option.
	If you need more help with this, you can find it ~~here:~~ [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].		If you need more help with this, you can find it [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].

	[[Category:CMSs]]		[[Category:CMSs]]

Casper at 18:47, 15 November 2019

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	After your new virtual host has been configured, you need to do the same steps that you would do for a regular WordPress installation, i.e. the steps in the section above.		After your new virtual host has been configured, you need to do the same steps that you would do for a regular WordPress installation, i.e. the steps in the section above.

	You can also use WordPress' [https://~~codex.~~wordpress.org/~~Create_A_Network~~ multisite] option.		You can also use WordPress' [https://wordpress.org/support/article/create-a-network/ multisite] option.
	If you need more help with this, you can find it here: [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].		If you need more help with this, you can find it here: [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].

	[[Category:CMSs]]		[[Category:CMSs]]

Casper at 18:42, 15 November 2019

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	If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].		If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].

	Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.		Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.<br>
	~~{{warning\|~~Warning!\|Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.}}		'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.

	Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).		Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).

Casper at 18:25, 15 November 2019

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	received a zip file, you have to extract it using your file manager (Windows: ''use right-click and select "extract all"''; OSX: ''double-click the zip, it automatically extracts''; Linux: ''right-click the file, and select "extract here"''), this gives you a directory named <code>wordpress</code>.		received a zip file, you have to extract it using your file manager (Windows: ''use right-click and select "extract all"''; OSX: ''double-click the zip, it automatically extracts''; Linux: ''right-click the file, and select "extract here"''), this gives you a directory named <code>wordpress</code>.

	Next, you have to move the '''contents''' of the <code>wordpress</code> directory to your <code>www</code> directory ~~on our servers, which~~ can be accessed via SFTP.		Next, you have to move the '''contents''' of the <code>wordpress</code> directory to your webroot directory on our servers. Mostly this will be the <code>www</code> directory. Your webroot can be accessed via SFTP.
	If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].		If you need further instructions, you can find detailed instructions on: [[Accessing your files]].

	Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.		Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.
			{{warning\|Warning!\|Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.}}

	Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).		Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).

Pcy: layout van 'username'

2019-11-10T21:29:12Z

layout van 'username'

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	Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.		Besides files, we also need a database to install WordPress on. If you haven't created a new database for the purpose of this installation, you can do this through UCC. Instruction on how to do this are available on [[Using MySQL]]. If you haven't created a database user yet, or don't know the password, you can also find more information there.

	Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace username with your actual username).		Now we are ready to install WordPress, so we need to visit the web installer. If you're using a custom domain based on this guide: [[Adding domain names]], you can access the installer by visiting your domain. If you do not use such a domain, the installer can be found on <code>username.studentenweb.org</code> or <code>username.ulyssis.be</code> (replace <code>username</code> with your actual username).
	This is where you have to set up your website. The easiest way to do this, is by following the wizard.		This is where you have to set up your website. The easiest way to do this, is by following the wizard.

Casper at 12:55, 4 November 2019

2019-11-04T12:55:47Z

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	In the next step you need to fill in your own preferences.		In the next step you need to fill in your own preferences.

	Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.~~<br>~~		Finally you will be prompted to log into your WordPress website. Now the installation is finished.

			To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:
			*https://wordpress.org/support/article/first-steps-with-wordpress-b/
			*https://wordpress.org/support/article/using-themes/#get-new-themes
			*https://wordpress.org/support/article/managing-plugins/

	==Setting up multiple instances of WordPress==		==Setting up multiple instances of WordPress==