WordPress Installation with PairSIM

PairSIM is a software installation manager that makes downloading and managing popular software easy. You can use PairSIM to install WordPress, a powerful content management system (CMS) made for website and blog building. Just follow these simple steps to install WordPress using PairSIM.

This tutorial uses PairSIM, which is a web hosting add on. When this add on is enabled, your account is charged a small monthly fee.

Choose the tutorial that reflects your ACC interface type:

Legacy Interface
New ACC Interface

Not sure what the difference is? See Which ACC Interface Am I Using?

If you are using the Legacy Interface:

Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
In the left sidebar, click PairSIM and click Software Installation Manager in the drop-down
If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
Under “Software Available for Installation,” click the WordPress link

Enter the information required:

Blog Title	Enter the title of the blog here.
URL	Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box.
Database	A database will be created for your WordPress installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box.
Admin E-Mail	Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your WordPress credentials, may be sent to this address.
Public Blog	Check this box if the blog is meant to be public.

When finished, click Install WordPress with WP-Super-Cache

If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your WordPress installation was successful and show some information about your installation.
When finished, click Return to Software Installation Management.

This will return you to the “Software Installation Manager” interface, which will now show your currently installed software. WordPress should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.

If you are using the New ACC Interface:

Log in to the Account Control Center (ACC) at my.pair.com
In the top navigation bar, click Hosting
Click the Software button
If you have not yet enabled PairSIM, do so now by clicking Enable Software Installation Manager
In the “Software Available for Installation” section, find WordPress and click its Install button

Enter the information required:

Blog Title	Enter the title of the blog here.
URL	Select the domain name from the drop-down and enter the desired extension in the box.
Database	A database will be created for your WordPress installation. If you want to name your database, click Advanced Options and then enter the name in the open box.
Admin Email	Enter the email that will be used for admin purposes. Information regarding this installation, such as your WordPress credentials, may be sent to this address.
Public Blog	Check this box if the blog is meant to be public.

When finished, click Install WordPress with WP-Super-Cache

If installed successfully, a page will appear telling you that your WordPress installation was successful and show some information about your installation.
When finished, click the Return to Software Installation Management button.

This will return you to the “Software Installation Manager” interface, which will now show your currently installed software. WordPress should now be shown in the “Currently Installed Software” section.

After Installation

If you’re new to WordPress, check out some of these articles to help you get started:

You can also check out the WordPress category in our knowledge base for tips and articles to help you get the most out of your WordPress site.