Overview
This article provides instructions on how to use the wp-cli to install WordPress.
Background
wp-cli is a command-line tool, built into all DreamHost servers, which you can use to manage your WordPress site. If you do not wish to use the DreamHost WordPress installer in the panel, you can use this tool to download a new copy of your WordPress files.
Installing WordPress
- Log in to your server via SSH.
- Navigate to your website's directory.
- Run the following command to download all WordPress files:
[server]$ wp core download
- Visit a site in your browser to complete the installation process.