Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Download WordPress Files on HostGator

HostGator is a popular web hosting company that provides a variety of hosting services. If you are planning to use WordPress for your website and have signed up with HostGator, then you would need to download WordPress files on your hosting account. Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can download WordPress files on HostGator.

Step 1: Log in to Your HostGator Account

The first step is to log in to your HostGator account using your username and password. Once you have logged in, you will be taken to the HostGator dashboard.

Step 2: Go to the cPanel

From the HostGator dashboard, click on the "cPanel" button. This will take you to the cPanel of your hosting account.

Step 3: Navigate to the "File Manager"

In the cPanel, you will see different options. Scroll down until you find the "File Manager" option and click on it.

Step 4: Access the "public_html" Folder

In the File Manager, you will see different folders. Look for the "public_html" folder and click on it. This is where you will install WordPress.

Step 5: Download WordPress Files

To download WordPress files, you can either download it directly from the WordPress website or use the "Softaculous" app installer in the cPanel.

If you prefer downloading WordPress from the website, go to the official WordPress website and download the latest version of WordPress. Once the download is complete, extract the files and then go back to the HostGator cPanel.

If you choose to use the "Softaculous" app installer, go to the "Softaculous" app installer in the cPanel and click on "WordPress". From there, you can select the version of WordPress you want to install, and then click on the "Install" button located at the bottom of the page.

Step 6: Upload WordPress Files

Once you have the WordPress files downloaded on your local machine, you need to upload them to the "public_html" folder in HostGator. To do this, go back to the file manager and click on the "Upload" button. From there, you can select the files you want to upload and then click on the "Upload" button to complete the process.

Step 7: Install WordPress

After the WordPress files have been uploaded, go to your website URL on a web browser, e.g., "www.yoursite.com". You should see the WordPress installation wizard, which will guide you through the installation process. Follow the instructions carefully to complete the installation.

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded WordPress files on your HostGator account and installed WordPress on your website. Now you can start customizing your website with themes and plugins to make it look great and function smoothly.