> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://citodocs.prostack.host/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installing WordPress

> How to create a new WordPress site in Cito with automatic database setup

Cito can automatically install Wordpress for you, including setting up a MySQL database, so all you need to do is choose a site name and start creating. Below you can find instructions for the UI and CLI.

<Tip>
  **Which Wordpress version?**

  We download and install the **latest** version of Wordpress by default.
</Tip>

## Using the Create Site Wizard

Setting up a new Wordpress site is straightforward. Visit the dashboard and click the "Create Site" button in the **top right hand corner** of the page.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/create-site-button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=64aafb11c5ebc0630fbbae33a60cf20e" alt="Create Site" width="268" height="114" data-path="images/screenshots/create-site-button.png" />

From there you can select the Wordpress option:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/install-wp.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=909426e2d907b3b3e8f1f61eed2195bb" alt="Install WordPress" width="612" height="528" data-path="images/screenshots/install-wp.png" />

You will be prompted to enter the domain name- enter this **without www**.

You can optionally choose a username, but we will auto-generate one for you if you do not.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/enter-domain-ssh-php.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=5a169f891a7abba85e844b6c0e9a3ec1" alt="Enter domain SSH PHP" width="2516" height="660" data-path="images/screenshots/enter-domain-ssh-php.png" />

By default we select the highest installed PHP version as 'recommended'. You should not change this unless you know you require a different version.

Once your site has been installed you will see the details presented to you, including the main domain, and preview URL.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/prostackhosting/mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz/images/screenshots/new-wp.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mdYxEEoAStQaBUbz&q=85&s=fee1d3accf0f9fb5cb396fbcd2803dda" alt="New WordPress" width="2508" height="920" data-path="images/screenshots/new-wp.png" />

You should then visit the domain to complete the Wordpress installation wizard, which lets you configure the site details, including language, and admin credentials.

The `wp-cli` utility is installed by default for all users.