WP-CLI: How to Install WordPress via SSH

Sure, there are tons of one-click installers floating around for WordPress. But they’re not always the most secure option — and can still be tedious to use, especially if you need to update default configurations after installation. But what if I told you there’s a simple and reliable way to manage and install WordPress using WP-CLI over SSH?

In today’s post, we’ll cover the basics of connecting to your server and installing WordPress core over SSH (Secure Shell).

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