How to Install WP to Subdomain but Serve on Subdirectory?

1. Can you install WordPress in a subdirectory?
2. How do I install a WordPress theme on a subdomain?
3. How do I install WordPress on my root domain?
4. How do I move a WordPress site to a subdirectory?
5. Do I need to install WordPress on my subdomain?
6. Which folder in a WordPress install is not affected by an automatic WordPress update?
7. Can a subdomain have a different WordPress theme?
8. How do I setup a subdomain?
9. How do I setup a multisite subdomain in WordPress?
10. Should I install WordPress in a subdirectory or root?
11. How do I move my WordPress site to root?
12. How do I manually install WordPress on hosting?

Can you install WordPress in a subdirectory?

There are no special requirements to install WordPress in a subdirectory. If you already have a WordPress website in the root domain name, then you are good to go. All top WordPress hosting companies make it very easy to install multiple WordPress websites using the same hosting account.

How do I install a WordPress theme on a subdomain?

How to install WordPress on a subdomain

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the DOMAINS section of the cPanel home screen, click Subdomains:
3. Under Create a Subdomain, type the name of the subdomain that you want to add in the Subdomain text box. cPanel automatically fills in the document root path by using the subdomain name that you provide. ...
4. Click Create.

How do I install WordPress on my root domain?

Once connected, use the FTP client to upload the WordPress files from your computer to your website server. If you want to install WordPress on your root domain name (like example.com), then you need to upload WordPress files to your website's root directory. Usually this directory is called /public_html/.

How do I move a WordPress site to a subdirectory?

Moving process #

1. Create the new location for the core WordPress files to be stored (we will use /wordpress in our examples). ...
2. Go to the General Screen.
3. Click Save Changes. ( ...
4. Now move your WordPress core files (from root directory) to the subdirectory.
5. Copy (NOT MOVE!) the index.

Do I need to install WordPress on my subdomain?

Because subdomains are separate domains, it can be harder to integrate them into the rest of your site. For example, if you're using a single site WordPress install, you'd need two separate installs — one for your main domain name and one for the subdomain.

Which folder in a WordPress install is not affected by an automatic WordPress update?

Note: Backing up the uploads folder (inside wp-content) can often take a long time and is not necessary before upgrading. A WordPress update should not affect this folder. If you are running a caching plugin (such as W3 Total Cache, Super Cache, or Quick Cache), make sure to deactivate it before you update.

Can a subdomain have a different WordPress theme?

It's possible to use a new theme on a subdomain for WordPress Multisite, but this theme must be installed at the original WordPress installation. The theme will be available across all your subdomains. When installing a theme for Multisite, be sure to choose one that's built to be robust across a large installation.

How do I setup a subdomain?

How to set up a subdomain

1. Step 1: Log into your account. The first step is to log into the cPanel dashboard for the website you want to add the subdomain to. ...
2. Step 2: Add the subdomain. Now, scroll down to the Domains heading and press the Subdomain button. ...
3. Step 3: Add DNS records. ...
4. Step 4: Wait for your subdomain to resolve.

How do I setup a multisite subdomain in WordPress?

Create the subsite within your WordPress Multisite website:

1. Open your websites wp-admin.
2. Navigate to My Sites > Sites ( /wp-admin/network/sites.php )
3. Click Add New at the top.
4. Fill out all fields: Site Address — Never use “www” Subdomain: siteaddress .yourdomain.com. Subdirectory: yourdomain.com/siteaddress.

Should I install WordPress in a subdirectory or root?

Installing WordPress in a subdirectory can be a good idea because:

1. It keeps your root directory clean and tidy (in case you need to add any other PHP applications to your site).
2. It adds a layer of security through obscurity by obscuring the location of your WordPress application files.

How do I move my WordPress site to root?

Let's take a look at how to move a WordPress site from subdomain to root domain.

1. Create a Complete Backup of Your Website. ...
2. Moving Your WordPress Files From Subdomain to Root Folder. ...
3. Change WordPress URL and Site URL Settings. ...
4. Update URLs. ...
5. Redirect All Subdomain Traffic to The Root Domain.

How do I manually install WordPress on hosting?

Follow the below steps to setup WordPress manually on your hosting server.

1. 1 Download the WordPress Package. ...
2. 2 Upload the Package to your Hosting Account. ...
3. 3 Create the MySQL Database and User. ...
4. 4 Fill the details in WordPress. ...
5. 5 Run the WordPress Installation. ...
6. 6 Install WordPress using Softaculous.