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One-Click WordPress Install

Setting up a WordPress website on Lone Star Data Ranch is quick and easy with our one-click install feature. Follow these steps to get your site up and running in no time.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Log into the Control Panel

   Open your web browser and navigate to https://cp.lonestardataranch.com. Enter the username and password you chose at signup to log in.

2. Add a Website

   • Click the Add Website button.
   • Choose whether you want to create a Production Site or a Staging Site.
     • Production Site: This is your live site using your production domain.
     • Staging Site: This allows you to temporarily use our staging domain and push changes to your production site later.

3. Install an App

   • Select the Install an App option.
   • Enter your chosen domain name or staging subdomain name.

4. Choose WordPress or WordPress with WooCommerce

   • Select WordPress if you want a standard WordPress site.
   • Select WordPress with WooCommerce if you want to add e-commerce functionality.

5. Choose Your WordPress Version

   • We recommend selecting the latest version of WordPress for security and functionality improvements.

6. Choose Your Install Path

   • We recommend using the default path (/), which is the root of your public HTML folder.

7. Fill Out Your Details

   • Enter the username, email, and password you want to use for your WordPress admin account.

8. Complete the Installation

   • Click the Add button to start the installation.

Your WordPress website will be installed in a few moments. You can then access it from the shared hosting control panel using SSO (Single Sign-On):

• Click your new website.
• Click the Login to Admin button.

Troubleshooting SSL Certificate Errors

If you receive a browser error related to SSL certificates, please refer to our SSL knowledge base article or open a ticket with our support team for assistance.

By following these steps, you can easily set up a WordPress site on Lone Star Data Ranch. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team for help.