Getting Started With WP Squared
WP Squared is a new product from WebPros that simplifies the WordPress® experience and allows even the most novice user to easily create a website. This document will walk through installing WP Squared and setting up your first WordPress website.
Install WP Squared
To use WP Squared, you will need to install it on your server. If you have problems with installation, contact your hosting provider.
System requirements
Before you begin to install WP Squared, verify that your server meets the hardware and license requirements.
Hardware requirements
| Supported operating system and version | RAM | Disk space | Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux OS 8 |
|
| 64-bit |
License requirements
You must have a valid WP Squared license to log in to WHM and use WP Squared.
Obtain a WP Squared license from your hosting provider.
Your license is tied to your IP address, so make sure that you provide a valid, public IP address to your hosting provider or Customer Service.
Installation
To install WP Squared, run the following commands, as the root user:
yum install -y wget
wget https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest-wp2
bash latest-wp2
When using Digital Ocean’s AlmaLinux 8 image, run the following command before you install WP Squared:
rpm --import https://repo.almalinux.org/almalinux/RPM-GPG-KEY-AlmaLinux
The server will download and install the latest version of WP Squared. After installation, if your kernel has been updated, the server will automatically reboot to ensure that the correct kernel is running for WP Squared.
If you wish to disable the automatic reboot, you can do so by using --no-reboot or adding a touch file to the installation with the following command:
touch /etc/no-reboot-touch-file
Skip licensing checks
During installation, the system verifies your license. You can skip the license check by using --skip-license-check while running the installation script.
This will allow the installation of WP Squared now and provisioning to happen at a later time.
Set a custom tier
A tier determines the product version for your installation of WP Squared. You can set an alternate tier before the installation is performed to one of the supported tiers: RELEASE and EDGE. The RELEASE tier is the default for new installations.
| Tier | Description |
|---|---|
| RELEASE (Recommended) | The RELEASE tier is the most stable build and is recommended for your production servers. It contains all intended features and functionality and public documentation. New installations default to this tier. |
| EDGE | The EDGE tier is a developmental build and should not be used on production servers. This version may not have all features or public documentation. Note: EDGE should only be used for testing in a controlled environment. |
You can change your tier before you run the installation. The file will only be created if it does not exist. To change your installation tier run the following command prior to installation:
[ !-e /etc/cpupdate.conf ] && echo 'CPANEL=edge' > /etc/cpupdate.conf
Automatically-Issued hostnames
First-time users who try to log in to WHM on newly installed servers will frequently see a security warning. Newly installed servers without a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) as a hostname will automatically receive one from WebPros International, LLC. The hostname will be a subdomain of wp2.host.
WP Squared attempts to secure your server immediately after installation by installing a self-signed certificate to secure the server. Then, it requests a free hostname certificate from our Certificate Authority. If there is no resolvable FQDN set, a certificate cannot be issued. To allow the certificate installation, we will automatically issue wp2.host hostnames to newly installed servers without a valid FQDN. We encourage you to replace the auto-issued hostname with an existing or new domain. Using your own domain name and hostname will help establish your company’s brand.
You cannot manage the wp2.host subdomain or delegate the subdomain to any other server. We recommend you update your hostname to a domain you control as soon as possible.
Create a WP Squared account
Log in to WHM as the
rootuser. You can get the WHM URL by typingwhmloginin your terminal window. Copy and paste the URL provided in your browser.Navigate to the Create an Account interface and provide the needed information for creating a new account. Click Create once you have provided the required information.
Click the Go To WP Squared button in the top right corner once the account is created to immediately go into the WP Squared website setup. You can also click on the WP Squared icon (
) in WHM’s List Accounts interface to launch WP Squared.
The first time you launch WP Squared, the wizard will walk you through setting up your first website.