Installing WordPress on Windows Hosting

? WordPress on Windows Hosting

WordPress Installation via Plesk

1. Access Applications
   Go to Applications → Install Application
2. Search for WordPress
   Type "WordPress" in search box
3. Click Install
4. Configure Installation:
   • Installation path (leave blank for root)
   • Database (auto-create new or use existing)
   • Administrator username
   • Administrator password
   • Administrator email
   • Website title
   • Language
5. Click Install

WordPress System Requirements

• PHP version 7.4 or greater
• MySQL version 5.7 or greater OR MariaDB version 10.3 or greater
• HTTPS support (recommended)
• URL Rewrite Module (for permalinks)

WordPress Configuration for Windows

Create web.config for pretty permalinks:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<configuration>
  <system.webServer>
    <rewrite>
      <rules>
        <rule name="WordPress" patternSyntax="Wildcard">
          <match url="*"/>
          <conditions>
            <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsFile" negate="true"/>
            <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsDirectory" negate="true"/>
          </conditions>
          <action type="Rewrite" url="index.php"/>
        </rule>
      </rules>
    </rewrite>
  </system.webServer>
</configuration>

WordPress Performance Optimization

• Enable WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache plugin
• Optimize images before uploading
• Use CDN for static content
• Enable GZIP compression
• Minimize plugins usage
• Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated

WordPress Security on Windows

1. Change default "admin" username
2. Use strong passwords
3. Install security plugin (Wordfence, Sucuri)
4. Regular backups
5. Keep everything updated
6. Limit login attempts
7. Hide wp-config.php from public access

Common WordPress Issues on Windows

• Upload size limit: Increase in PHP settings
• Permalink issues: Ensure URL Rewrite module is enabled
• File permission errors: Grant IIS_IUSRS write access to wp-content
• White screen of death: Enable debug mode in wp-config.php