Title: Database
Last modified: August 19, 2016

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# Database

 *  [cezarg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cezarg/)
 * (@cezarg)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/)
 * I have been trying for the last few days to install a version of WordPress (2.7.1
   actually) and it seems that I need some help 🙂
 * I found the 5 – minute tutorial and I got stuck at the first point. I do not 
   understand what kind of database am I supposed to have.
    What programs am I supposed
   to install on my pc? I have neither MySQL nor Cpanel nor anything else installed
   on my pc.

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 *  [stvwlf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stvwlf/)
 * (@stvwlf)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034555)
 * Unless you are trying to install WordPress on your local computer, where it will
   not be available from the internet and you will be the only person who can see
   your WordPress installation, MySQL and Cpanel are not and never will be installed
   on your PC.
 * Those programs run on a webserver. To access them you need a web hosting account.(
   If you don’t have a hosting account and don’t know where to get one, search Google
   for “webhosting” and you will find hundreds.)
 * A very easy way to get WordPress installed on a webserver is to get a hosting
   account that includes the Cpanel control panel. Cpanel has a script installer
   program called Fantastico. Fantastico will install WordPress for you – all you
   do is fill out a few fields of information on a form and click a button. That
   way you don’t need to do a thing with databases or FTP programs or install scripts
   or configuration files.
 *  Thread Starter [cezarg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cezarg/)
 * (@cezarg)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034562)
 * I want to install it on my personal computer, which is connected to the internet,
   so this is not a problem.
    I searched for a web host and I have found an interesting
   one, which has Cpanel included. I will return with questions as soon as I receive
   the email from them and finish my mail confirmation. Thank you so much, stvwlf!
 *  Thread Starter [cezarg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cezarg/)
 * (@cezarg)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034567)
 * Ok, I have done this, I have a web host now.
    What do I do next..?
 *  [stvwlf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stvwlf/)
 * (@stvwlf)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034666)
 * Hi
 * Go into your webhost control panel, find Fantastico, and install WordPress. At
   the end of the install, have the install details emailed to your email aaddress.
   Then go log into WordPress and begin configuring your site.
 * Once you are installed, this Codex page
    [http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_Started_with_WordPress](http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_Started_with_WordPress)
   is a directory of all the official WP user documentation
 *  Thread Starter [cezarg](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cezarg/)
 * (@cezarg)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034838)
 * Fantastico is not working right now, it is in maintenance. How long will it be
   like this, does anyone have any idea?
 * I tried to install it manually, but when I write down the URL, it does not find
   me the file in the site. What could be the cause?
 * Note: I installed the files in the main directory, without creating any folder
   or something. Is it wrong?
 *  [stvwlf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stvwlf/)
 * (@stvwlf)
 * [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034850)
 * Fantastico not working would relate to your webhost, not to Fantastico. You should
   report the problem to your web host tech support & ask them when Fantastico will
   be back.
 * Its fine to install the WP files in the main directory. Did you do the install?
 * [http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_Started_with_WordPress#Installation](http://codex.wordpress.org/Getting_Started_with_WordPress#Installation)

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## Tags

 * [cPanel](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/cpanel/)
 * [database](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/database/)
 * [MySQL](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/mysql/)
 * [phpmyadmin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/phpmyadmin/)

 * In: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/)
 * 6 replies
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 * Last reply from: [stvwlf](https://wordpress.org/support/users/stvwlf/)
 * Last activity: [17 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/database-7/#post-1034850)
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