Download and Install WordPress
Now, you can download and install WordPress on your Kali Linux system. Follow these steps:
Download WordPress:
Change to the Apache web root directory and download the latest version of WordPress:
cd /var/www/html
sudo wget https://wordpress.org/latest.tar.gz
installing wordpress in kali linux
Extract WordPress:
Extract the downloaded WordPress archive:
sudo tar -zxvf latest.tar.gz
extracting wordpress in kali linux
Set Permissions:
Set the correct permissions for WordPress files and directories:
sudo chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/html/wordpress
sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/wordpress
setting permission in kali linux
Configure WordPress:
Rename the sample configuration file and edit it with your database information:
cd /var/www/html/wordpress
sudo cp wp-config-sample.php wp-config.php
sudo nano wp-config.php
Update the database details in the wp-config.php file:
define('DB_NAME', 'wordpress');
define('DB_USER', 'wordpressuser');
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'password');
Complete Installation:
Open your web browser and navigate to `http://localhost/wordpress` (replace localhost with your server’s IP address if accessing remotely). Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the WordPress installation.
Finish Setup:
Enter your site title, create a username and password for the admin account, and provide an email address. Click on “Install WordPress” to finish the setup.
How to Install WordPress on Kali Linux
Installing WordPress on Kali Linux can be a useful endeavor, whether for development, testing, or learning purposes. WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that allows you to create and manage websites easily. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing WordPress on Kali Linux, step by step, in a beginner-friendly manner.
Table of Content
- Step 1: Update Your System
- Step 2: Install LAMP Stack
- Step 2: Create a MySQL Database for WordPress
- Step 3: Download and Install WordPress
- Step 4: Access WordPress