In short: Install WordPress with Softaculous when it is available in SiteWorx, then update it immediately, enable HTTPS, use unique administrator credentials and establish a tested backup routine.
Before installation
- Add the domain to the correct SiteWorx account and point its DNS to the hosting service.
- Enable a valid SSL certificate.
- Decide whether WordPress belongs at the domain root or in a subdirectory.
- Choose the supported PHP version recommended by the current WordPress release and required plugins.
Install with Softaculous
- Open Hosting Features > Softaculous in SiteWorx.
- Select WordPress and choose Install.
- Select HTTPS and the correct domain.
- Leave the directory field empty for the main website, or enter an intentional subdirectory.
- Set a non-obvious administrator username, a generated password and a monitored admin email address.
- Complete the installation and sign in through the generated administration URL.
If Softaculous or WordPress is not shown, the feature may not be enabled for the account. Contact support rather than installing an unofficial package.
Secure the new site
- Install all core, theme and plugin updates.
- Remove unused themes, plugins and sample content.
- Enable multi-factor authentication for privileged users where practical.
- Use separate accounts for each administrator.
- Keep write permissions limited and never use world-writable permissions as a workaround.
- Protect forms and login pages against automated abuse.
Backups before updates: Take a recoverable backup before major WordPress, theme, plugin or PHP changes. A backup is only useful if you know how it will be restored.
Keep it healthy
Review updates at least weekly, monitor availability and certificate expiry, and investigate unexpected administrator accounts or file changes promptly.
Further guidance
See the InterWorx guide to installing WordPress and the official WordPress hardening guidance.
