@gemmahazelbeneke
You mentioned you just installed this from what I understand. If there is not content in your site or no customization yet done to it. Just remove all the files and DB and start over using the cPanel application (fantastico or something installer).
If you have a reason you need to get the THIS site up an going, please continue reading. Else, Maybe the following can help someone else in the future.
I normally do not like to caps everything and bold but please please
MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DB BEFORE YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT POKING AROUND IN IT.
If WordPress is redirecting to the install page, then there is an issue. The DB could be incomplete, corrupted or just not there. There are a ton of guides about what you need to do but I advise you to understand what is needed and not just follow instructions. Working with PHPMyAdmin is complex and EXTREMELY _Gulps some coffee_, EXTREMELY powerful and unforgiving.
Now you have two issues on your hands.
- Something is wrong with your DB
- Your site still needs moved
Here is what I would do.
1. Make a backup of your DB and site files before moving forward.
2. Move the WordPress files form the directory /yoursite/wp to /yoursite.
3. Open wp-config.php and add the two following lines to right around line 17 (righ above
the line that says define('DB_NAME', ....;).
define('WP_HOME','http://yourdomain.com');
define('WP_SITEURL','http://yourdomain.com');
This will get your site URL changed temporary so you can work on getting everything else working. The above tells WP to use those variables instead of looking in the DB.
(Once you get the site working using the above method, you can then update the site options by using the “update_option” method found at https://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Changing_The_Site_URL).
4. Just for giggles, attempt to visit your site again. If you are redirected to the install screen again. Clear your browser cache and try again in a new window or tab. If you are still redirected to the install screen you have some issues with your DB.
5. You may need to count your marbles and find a developer to help you out. You visit http://jobs.wordpress.net/ if you would like to hire someone.
Your host should be able to help you out on the server side. Maybe they have a disaster recovery backup but it will more than likely cost to get it.
