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Installing WordPress with Ajenti V (Step by Step)

Keyword: Ajenti V WordPress installation

What Will You Learn in This Guide?​

In this guide, you will learn how to install WordPress without getting bogged down in the command line using the Ajenti V control panel.
Domain name definition, Nginx security settings, PHP FastCGI configuration and database creation steps are done through the panel.

🧠 Technical Summary​

This guide explains how to install WordPress via the Ajenti V panel.
The goal is to complete the Nginx + PHP + MySQL configuration safely and quickly.

Prerequisites​

Before starting the installation, the following must be ready:

  • A Cloud Server with Ajenti and Ajenti V installed
  • A domain pointed to the server (example: ornek.com)
  • Administrator access to Ajanti panel

1. Step: Creating a Website on Ajenti V​

  1. Log in to the Ajenti panel from the browser:
https://panel.ornek.com
  • This address provides access to the Ajenti V administration panel.
  1. Website Identification

  • Go to Web > Websites section

  • Type the site name in the New Website field

Click Create → Manage

  1. Index Setting

/srv/ornek.com

  • Click Set and then Create Directory

  • This directory will be the WordPress root directory.

General Settings and Domain

  1. Maintenance mode is turned off

  2. Add the domain name in the Domains tab

  3. Apply changes are made

2. Step: Nginx Security and Performance Settings​

  1. The following structure is added to the Advanced > Custom configuration area:

location / {
    try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$args;
}

location ~* ^.+\.(jpg|jpeg|png|gif|css|js|ico|svg|woff|woff2)$ {
    access_log off;
    log_not_found off;
    expires max;
}

location ~ /\. {
    deny all;
}

location ~* /(?:uploads|files)/.*\.php$ {
    deny all;
}
  • This configuration optimizes permalinks, security and caching.

3. Step: PHP FastCGI Configuration​

  1. Follow the steps Content > PHP FastCGI > Create.

  2. Add it to the Advanced > Custom configuration field:


try_files $uri =404;
fastcgi_split_path_info ^(.+\.php)(/.+)$;
  • This setting ensures correct operation of PHP files.

4. Step: Creating a MySQL Database​

1. Switch to the MySQL tab.

2. Create database name: genixnode_db

3. Set username and password

4. Make Apply Changes

  • This information will be used in WordPress installation.

5. Step: Upload WordPress Files​

  1. Installing Zip Tools

apt-get install zip unzip
  • This command is required to open the WordPress archive.
  1. Download WordPress
  • Enter in the Automatic Downloader field:

https://wordpress.org/latest.zip
  • The files are downloaded to the /srv/ornek.com/wordpress directory.

6. Step: Move Files to Root Directory​

  1. File Manager opens

  2. All files in /wordpress are truncated

  3. Pasted into /srv/example.com directory

  4. The empty folder is deleted

7. Step: Completing the WordPress Installation​

  1. Open the site from the browser:

http://ornek.com

Installation settings:​

1. Database Name: genixnode_db

2. Username / Password: information you created

3. Database Host: localhost

4. Table Prefix: A special value like blog_

  • Changing the table prefix improves security.

🎉 Installation Completed​

Now your WordPress site is running through the Ajenti V panel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​

1. Who is Ajenti V suitable for? Ideal for developers and small projects who want a lightweight panel.

2. Why are Nginx rules so important? Permalink plays a critical role for security and speed.

3. Does changing table prefix really work? Yes. Makes automated SQL attacks difficult.

4. Can more than one site be added? Yes. Ajanti V supports multi-site management.

Result​

Ajenti V simplifies WordPress installation and provides centralized management. It is a particularly powerful solution for those looking for a lightweight, controlled and customizable panel.

👉 You can publish WordPress in minutes with Ajenti V on the GenixNode platform.