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If you would like to create a blog for your site then you can use Wordpress to do this. Actually Wordpress can be used to create not only blog but a site as well. Anyway, in this tutorial will let you know how to install Wordpress for your hosting account.

The best and the fastest way to install Wordpress is to use your cPanel Fantastico. It provides just a one-click Wordpress installation.

Below you will find the exact steps needed to complete the installation of Wordpress in Fantastico:

1. Log in to your cPanel and look for 'Fantastico' icon. Then you'll be forwarded to Fantastico screen.

2. From the left-side list choose 'WordPress' => New installation.

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3. Then choose the folder you want to have Wordpress installed to (or just leave it blank if you want it to be installed for your main domain).

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4. Enter the administrator username/password together with your email.
Once the Wordpress installation is over you'll get a confirmation email to that mailbox.

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5. Click on 'Install Wordpress'

6. At the next step you'll get a short review of Wordpress installation and will be asked to finish it.

7. Once you click on 'Finish Installation' you'll get your Wordpress installed and the complete review provided.

That's it! You do not need to create as database for your site or configure it. Everything is done automatically. 

Now you know how to install Wordpress in Fantastico and can use it as a way to create a site for your domain.
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