Install WordPress – with IONOS

Comprehensive manual
Setup Assistant
Security updates

Step-by-step installation guide

Start the WordPress installation

Get your WordPress project up and running quickly and easily. Once you've purchased a Managed WordPress package, choose the “Start your web project” option on the confirmation page.

Go to the contol panel to begin your WordPress setup.

Add a title and your login details

Decide what to call your website and enter it under “Title”. Next, enter the login details (a username and password) that you'll use to access your WordPress blog.

Tips for creating a strong password to ensure your blog is secure will be provided.

Select manual updates or Managed WordPress

If you would like to manage the WordPress installation and take care of plugins and updates yourself, select “Continue with WordPress”. Alternatively, with “Managed WordPress” we will take care of all the important plugins and updates for you.

You'll have access to the setup assistant either way.

Package overview

Free domain for 1 year

SSL certificate

24/7 support

Essential

Everything needed for a hassle-free WordPress site

12 months £2/monthexcl. VAT then £4/monthexcl. VAT

Continue

Ideal for 1 WordPress website

25 GB storage (SSD)

2 x 2 GB (MySQL) databases

Site Scan malware protection

Free Wildcard SSL Certificate

Ultimate

Ideal for multiple WP sites or demanding projects

12 months £9/monthexcl. VAT then £18/monthexcl. VAT

Continue

Unlimited storage (SSD)

Unlimited 2 GB (MySQL) databases

Site Scan & Repair malware protection

Free Wildcard SSL Certificate

All prices exclude VAT charged at 20%. VAT may be subject to change depending on your country of residence. Terms and conditions apply.

Done! We’ll take care of the rest

The IONOS Setup Assistant will install the WordPress instance and automatically set up any necessary databases. A WordPress user profile is created for you and your language preferences are set. The Setup Assistant also connects the domain you select with your webspace directory.

You can also carry out the WordPress instance installation manually, or perform a local installation.

You can log in to your WordPress page via “Edit Website”, using the login details you chose earlier.

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Award-winning support

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Key features at a glance

Automatic security updates

If you chose Managed Mode for the WordPress installation via the IONOS Click&Build application, security patches and updates are carried out automatically. If you chose Free Mode, you are responsible for these.

However, WordPress will keep you informed by email if there is a new update available in order to keep your blog up to date. You can easily perform updates from your blog's administration panel.

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Large selection of plugins

You can install WordPress plug-ins in Free Mode (switching from Managed Mode is possible at any time) to expand the functionality of your WordPress blog. Whether you want to add a visitor counter, protection against spam comments or your own forum, with just a few clicks you can customise your blog to suit your needs.

WordPress plugins can be installed in the administration area of your WordPress blog, or you can download the plug-in directly from the WordPress website. You can then upload the files to the blog's plug-in directory via SFTP.

Change themes easily

WordPress allows you to change the look and feel of your blog with just a few clicks. With the ready-made designs, called Themes, it's easy to customise the appearance of your blog. You can change the theme at any time via the administration interface or upload any theme via SFTP to the corresponding WordPress directory.

High level of security

In order to provide additional protection, a security key (SECRET_KEY) has been standard since version 2.5. The original key has now been expanded into multiple security keys, which all play an important role in the encryption of information stored in WordPress cookies. When you install WordPress yourself, the security keys must also be entered manually.

To do this, go to: https://api.wordpress.org/secret-key/1.1/salt/ and enter the keys into the wp-config.php file. Additionally, there are special security plugins which provide further protection. For example, these limit the number of login attempts in your admin area, preventing hackers from trying different passwords until they are successful. You can search for these plugins in the official WordPress Plugin directory under "security." Installing the plugin is quick and easy and provides additional security.

What do you want to do with Managed WordPress?

Create a blog

Update website content regularly

Sell online with WooCommerce

Host a high-traffic website

With Managed WordPress Hosting from IONOS our customers can create and update customised blogs with ease. With automatic updates to the latest versions and security updates, our customers' websites load quickly and are always protected.