Installing WordPress Remotely
The preparation process for installing WordPress remotely using Hostinger’s auto-install feature was surprisingly straightforward. Before this assignment, I had a basic understanding of FTP and MySQL databases, but hadn’t used them much in a real-world setting. FTP is a method used to transfer files between a local computer and a web server over the Internet. It’s what allows developers to upload, edit, and manage website files remotely. Even though Hostinger’s installer handled most of the setup automatically, I took the time to review how FTP connects to a server and how a MySQL database stores WordPress content. This process helped me understand the connection between the files that make up a website and the database that powers its content. The most challenging part was grasping how these systems communicate, but seeing it all come together in a live environment made the technical side of web hosting much clearer.
For the installation itself, Hostinger’s auto-installer made deploying WordPress to a live server very smooth. I selected the domain, filled in the site title, admin username, and password, and the installer automatically created the necessary MySQL database. Once completed, I logged into the WordPress dashboard and verified that everything was working correctly. There were no significant difficulties, as the auto-install handled most of the configuration. Working locally feels more controlled because you can experiment freely, whereas managing WordPress on a live server requires more caution, as changes immediately affect the public site. Overall, this assignment helped me better understand how local development transitions into a live production environment and gave me confidence in using web hosting tools like Hostinger to deploy real websites.
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