Most web hosting providers offer one-click installation for new WordPress accounts. When you sign up with Bluehost, Dreamhost or SiteGround, they will automatically install the latest version of WordPress for you.
This means that to install WordPress, you simply need to create a hosting account with hosting provider, and they will do the rest.
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How to login to your WordPress admin dashboard?
Once you have your new hosting account registered, you should be able to locate the Login to WordPress button from your dashboard and click on it to get started.
Each hosting provider has a slightly different dashboard and layout, but this button should be very prominent.
If you cannot find it, there’s another (universal) way to log in to your WordPress account that will work every single time.
Open a new browser window, type https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin/ to the address bar and hit Enter:
This will get you to the login page where you type your username and password. Remember that this universal address will work every time and it doesn’t matter which hosting provider you will choose.
How to change the default WordPress password?
Once you log in to your WordPress admin dashboard for the first time, you should secure it by immediately changing the default password.
There are only five simple steps to do that:
Step 1
Click the Users link in the left panel.
Step 2
Click the Users link in the left panel.
Step 3
Scroll down until you see the Set New Password button.
Step 4
Click on it to reveal a brand new automatically generated password.
Step 5
Scroll down and click the Update Profile button.
That’s it. If you’re not happy with the generated password, you have two options:
- Each time you click the Set New Password button, a new password will be generated for you
- You can manually type your own password if you have one
How to secure your WordPress admin dashboard with two-factor authentication?
Since everyone knows about the universal way to log in to WordPress admin dashboard, it’s not that hard to gain access to it, especially if you use weak password.
That’s why I strongly suggest you use 2FA or two-factor authentication feature. There are many different plugins that will help you with that.
Here’s the step-by-step tutorial how to secure your WordPress admin dashboard with Jetpack plugin.
Conclusion
Installing a new WordPress website is extremely easy these days. You don’t need to manually create database or tackle with PHP settings. Choose web hosting provider that will install WordPress for you automatically.
Once you have your WordPress installed, make sure to change the default admin password and use two-factor authentication to secure your admin dashboard against malicious attacks.
