After installing WordPress, the website is technically working, but it is not ready for real use yet.
A few initial steps are required to avoid common issues later.

These steps apply to WordPress installations created via WP Toolkit at ProRedLine.

Step 1: Log In to the WordPress Admin Panel #

Log in using one of the following methods:

• Click Log in in WP Toolkit
• Visit yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Use the admin username and password created during installation.

Step 2: Verify the Website Loads Correctly #

Before changing anything:

• Open your domain in a browser
• Confirm the default WordPress page loads
• Check that the URL is correct
• Verify HTTPS is active if DNS is ready

Fix basic access issues before continuing.

Step 3: Check the Installed Plugins #

At ProRedLine:

• A custom ProRedLine helper plugin is installed by default
• No other plugins are preinstalled

Do not remove plugins unless you understand their purpose.

Step 4: Set Basic Site Information #

Go to Settings -> General and check:

• Site title
• Tagline
• Site URL and WordPress URL
• Admin email address
• Timezone

Incorrect settings here can cause login and URL issues.

Step 5: Update WordPress Core #

Before adding content:

• Check for WordPress core updates
• Apply updates if available

Running outdated WordPress immediately increases security risk.

Step 6: Choose or Install a Theme #

Your site uses a default theme.

You may:

• Keep the default theme temporarily
• Install a different theme later

Avoid installing multiple themes at once.

Step 7: Review User Accounts #

Go to Users and:

• Confirm admin access works
• Remove unused accounts
• Assign correct roles if adding users

Never share admin credentials.

Step 8: Check Permalink Settings #

Go to Settings → Permalinks and:

• Select a clean permalink structure
• Save settings once

This affects URLs and SEO.

Step 9: Plan Before Installing Plugins #

Before installing plugins:

• Decide what functionality you actually need
• Avoid installing many plugins at once
• Install only trusted and maintained plugins

Plugins are the most common cause of issues.

What Not to Do Immediately #

Avoid:

• Installing many plugins at once
• Editing files without backups
• Disabling security features
• Ignoring updates

Rushing setup often causes problems.

Backup Reminder #

Before major changes:

• Ensure backups exist
• Create a manual backup if possible

Backups are your responsibility.

Responsibility Notice #

You are responsible for:

• Configuring WordPress correctly
• Managing updates
• Securing the site
• Testing changes

ProRedLine provides the platform, not WordPress configuration.