WordPress-ready stack
WordPress runs best on modern PHP, MySQL/MariaDB, and HTTPS. This page is built around those requirements so you know exactly what matters.
Free WordPress Hosting - FTP - MySQL - HTTPS
Free WordPress hosting you can actually learn on
Build a real WordPress site with file access and a database so you can install themes/plugins, understand how hosting works, and move your site later if you need to.
No credit card. Start with a subdomain, connect a custom domain later.
What you are getting (in plain terms)
A hosting space where WordPress files live (themes, plugins, uploads).
A database for WordPress content (posts, settings, users).
FTP access for uploads and troubleshooting when you need it.
HTTPS support so logins and admin sessions are protected.
WordPress hosting basics (without the marketing layer)
WordPress is just PHP + a database + a web server. Good hosting makes those pieces predictable.
Install WordPress, your way
Use a one-click installer if available, or install manually via FTP + database. Both are standard WordPress workflows.
Full ownership of your content
You can export posts, media, and the database any time. That is the difference between free website builders and real hosting.
Built for learning + shipping
Perfect for university projects, portfolios, and small community sites where you need WordPress itself, not a locked template system.
What WordPress needs from a host
If a WordPress host does not meet these, you can hit issues like broken permalinks, plugin errors, slow admin, or upgrade failures. This checklist is the practical baseline.
PHP
WordPress recommends PHP 8.3+ (newer PHP is typically faster and receives security fixes).
Database
WordPress recommends MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+ for reliable performance and compatibility.
HTTPS
HTTPS is not optional for modern sites. It protects logins and enables browser features and better SEO signals.
Rewrite support
Pretty permalinks depend on web server rewrite rules (Apache/Nginx).
Quick tip
When you are troubleshooting WordPress, always check PHP version and memory limits first. Many WordPress bugs are actually server configuration problems.
Common WordPress hosting tasks
The stuff you will actually do when building a site.
- Create a database and user
- Upload WordPress files via FTP
- Point a domain/subdomain and enable HTTPS
- Set permalinks and confirm rewrite rules
- Move a site by importing a database + wp-content
- Troubleshoot plugin/theme conflicts safely
WordPress = files + database
If you can access both, you can fix almost anything.
Deployment Pipeline
From provisioning to production. Follow the standard industry workflow for shared WordPress environments.
1
Create your hosting account
Sign up, then choose a site address (subdomain or your own domain).
2
Create a database
In your control panel, create a MySQL database + user, then save the database name, username, and password.
3
Install WordPress
If your panel has an installer, use it. Otherwise upload WordPress files via FTP, then complete the setup wizard using your database details.
4
Lock in basics
Enable HTTPS, set permalinks, and install only the plugins you truly need.
Manual Deployment
Manual install checklist
Master the fundamentals by deploying via FTP. Understanding the link between wp-config.php and your database is the key to WordPress sovereignty.
- Download WordPress Core from Official Source
- Binary Transfer via FTP to site root
- Privileged MySQL User Creation
- Database Handshake via Setup Wizard
- Credential persistence in wp-config.php
Optimization & Security Hardening
Advanced metrics for Core Web Vitals and environment-level security protocols.
Performance Protocol
Cache the right things
Cache static assets (images, CSS, JS). Avoid caching admin pages and pages for logged-in users.
Use a CDN when it helps
A CDN can serve static assets from locations closer to visitors and reduce load on the origin server.
Ship smaller images
Resize uploads, use modern formats when possible, and avoid uploading camera-original images into themes.
Keep plugins lean
Most WordPress speed problems come from plugin bloat. Fewer plugins usually beats one more optimization plugin.
Security Guardrails
Turn on HTTPS first
Login cookies and admin sessions should always be protected with TLS.
Update core + plugins
Treat updates as part of ownership. Old plugins are the most common risk for small WordPress sites.
Use strong admin credentials
Avoid admin usernames. Use a password manager and enable 2FA if your setup supports it.
Back up before big changes
Before switching themes or adding major plugins, export the database and keep a copy of wp-content.
FAQ
Answers that help you decide and get unstuck.
With WordPress hosting you control the WordPress files and database. That means you can install themes/plugins, move your site later, and export content whenever you want.
At minimum: modern PHP, a MySQL/MariaDB database, HTTPS, and rewrite rules for permalinks. This is the baseline that most WordPress guides assume.
Yes, if your hosting account lets you point DNS (A record / CNAME) to your site. Many users start with a free subdomain and switch later.
Common approach: move files (wp-content) and import the database, then update wp-config.php and URLs. Many people also use migration plugins, but the manual method always works if you have FTP + database access.
You can, but stores usually need more memory, CPU, and careful caching rules. If your store grows, plan to upgrade to a higher resource plan.
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