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WordPress
WordPress requires: PHP 7.4+ (8.x recommended), MySQL 5.7+/MariaDB 10.4+, HTTPS/SSL, and mod_rewrite/try_files. PatHosting Shared Hosting supports all these requirements out of the box.
How to Install: WordPress PatHosting
Auto Installer (easiest): log into control panel → find WordPress/Softaculous → click Install WordPress → fill URL, site name, admin credentials → click Install → access admin at yourdomain.com/wp-admin.
Manual install: download WordPress → upload via FTP to public_html → create MySQL database in control panel → visit yourdomain.com in browser → follow installation wizard.
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Enable HTTPS: activate Let's Encrypt in control panel → wait for SSL (5-10 min) → update WordPress URLs to https:// in Settings → General → install Really Simple SSL plugin for automatic redirect.
WordPress: WordPress PatHosting
WordPress optimization: use PHP 8.x, install caching plugin, optimize database, compress images, enable lazy loading, use Cloudflare CDN (free), and minimize unnecessary plugins.
WordPress: Security WordPress
WordPress security basics: change default admin username, use strong passwords, limit login attempts, keep everything updated, enable 2FA for admin, and disable XML-RPC if not needed.
Setup: Email WordPress
Fix WordPress email deliverability: install WP Mail SMTP plugin → configure with PatHosting's SMTP server (found in control panel) → use @yourdomain.com as sender → test email delivery.
Backup: Backup WordPress PatHosting
Recommended WordPress backup plugins: UpdraftPlus (Google Drive/Dropbox/S3), VaultPress/Jetpack Backup (real-time), BackWPup (free and comprehensive). Schedule daily backups stored outside the server.
Verdict
PatHosting supports WordPress comprehensively — PHP 8.x, MySQL, free SSL, one-click installer, and Thai server for low latency. A solid choice for Thai WordPress sites of all sizes needing local hosting and Thai-language support.