How do I get started with TheDock?

This is a step-by-step guide to setting up WordPress and TheDock.

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1) Hosting

If you already have a server set up, please skip ahead to the next point.
If you already have WordPress up-and-running, please skip to point 3.

The first thing you need is a web server for your website, which is generally purchased through a web host. Most hosts support WordPress websites (you can see the minimum requirements for WordPress here), and many offer simple setup and installation. The official WordPress website list a number of web hosts you can use.

2) Installing WordPress

If you already have WordPress installed, please skip ahead to the next point.

Once you have a server up and running, you need to install WordPress. The easiest way to install WordPress is by following their own guide, which you can find here.

3) Installing TheDock

To install TheDock, you first need to have a valid license code available (read more about our licensing here).