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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.


First you will need to download Wordpress from their own website, https://wordpress.org/download/. You will
==Putting setup-files in place==
receive a compressed file (.tar.gz or .zip) that you'll have to extract. You will now have a folder named 'wordpress'.


Now you will have to be move the contents of the 'wordpress' folder to your 'www' directory on our server. This can be accessed via SFTP.
First you need to download WordPress from their website, https://wordpress.org/download/. After you've
The best way to do this, is by using FileZilla (https://filezilla-project.org/).  
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>.
Our server is located on these addresses: '<code>sftp://ssh1.ulyssis.org</code>' or '<code>sftp://ssh2.ulyssis.org</code>'. If you have any more questions, you can always follow our other guide here: https://docs.ulyssis.org/Accessing_your_files.


After you have moved the contents of the 'wordpress' folder in the 'www' directory, you have to go to your account <br> on *your username here*.ulyssis.be. There you will see the wordpress folder. After opening this you'll receive a message telling you to create a <code>wp-config.php</code> file. The easiest way to do this is by following the wizard.
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]].


Go through to the wizard until it asks you for your database configuration:
== 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>
*'''Database Name/Databasenaam:''' If you haven't created a MySQL or PostgreSQL database/user on UCC, then you'll have to create by following our guide here: https://docs.ulyssis.org/Using_MySQL. And choose what database you want to use for your wordpress site.
'''Warning:''' Postgresql databases are not supported by WordPress, only use MySQL databases.
*'''Username/Gebruikersnaam:''' The name you used during the creation of your database account.
*'''Password/Wachtwoord:''' The password you used during the creation of your database account.
*'''Database Host/Hostnaam:''' This is <code>mysql.ulyssis.org</code> or <code>postgresql.ulyssis.org</code>. It depends on whether you used a MySQL or PostgreSQL database.
* You do not have to change the last field.<br>
So it will look something like this (click to enhance picture):<br>
[[File:Wordpress server.png|thumb|left|600px]]<br>


After that you can proceed the wizard.
== 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).
This is where you have to set up your website. The easiest way to do this, is by following the wizard.


When you wreceive a notification to log in, you have succesfully installed your own wordpress site.
The setup will ask you for your database configuration:
*'''Database Name/Databasenaam:''' the name of the MySQL database
*'''Username/Gebruikersnaam:''' your username
*'''Password/Wachtwoord:''' your MySQL database password
*'''Database Host/Hostnaam:''' <code>mysql.ulyssis.org</code>
*'''Table Prefix:''' only change this if you have multiple installations of WordPress in your database<br>
So it will look something like this:<br>
[[File:wordpress_screenshot.png|thumb|left|600px]]
In the next step you need to fill in your own preferences.


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


If you want to have multiple instances of a Wordpress site, you will need to create a new folder in
{{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]].}}
your 'www' directory on your shell account. Then you'll need a virtual host for this folder, herefor you will have to send us an email asking for this.


After your new virtual host has been configured, you will need to do the same steps that you would
To help you design your website, there are a few guides from WordPress that can help you:
need to do for a regular Wordpress installation, i.e. the steps in the section above.
*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/


You can also use Wordpress' [https://codex.wordpress.org/Create_A_Network multisite] option.  
==Setting up multiple instances of WordPress==
You can find more help about it [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].
 
If you want to have multiple instances of a WordPress site, you need to create a new folder in
your <code>www</code> directory on your shell account. Then you need a virtual host for this folder, for this you have to send us an email asking for this.
 
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://wordpress.org/support/article/create-a-network/ multisite] option.  
If you need more help with this, you can find it [https://wordpress.org/support/forum/multisite here].


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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 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 wordpress.

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

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.
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 username.studentenweb.org or username.ulyssis.be (replace username 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.

The setup will ask you for your database configuration:

  • Database Name/Databasenaam: the name of the MySQL database
  • Username/Gebruikersnaam: your username
  • Password/Wachtwoord: your MySQL database password
  • Database Host/Hostnaam: mysql.ulyssis.org
  • Table Prefix: only change this if you have multiple installations of WordPress in your database

So it will look something like this:

Wordpress screenshot.png

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.

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:

Setting up multiple instances of WordPress

If you want to have multiple instances of a WordPress site, you need to create a new folder in your www directory on your shell account. Then you need a virtual host for this folder, for this you have to send us an email asking for this.

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' multisite option. If you need more help with this, you can find it here.

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