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WordPress

Posted by Craig Watson
Craig Watson
27,930 Points

Can I use custom fields/post types on WP using the one click install?

Hi, as I'm going though the WordPress course I hit a subject I'm a little stumped by. I have installed the Plugins - CPT UI & Custom Fields as suggested, all activated and working updated with my details as I followed along with Zac. Then he zipped over to files he had on his Mac and I got lost. I used the one click install so these files I dont have on my pc, is it at all possible to use custom fields/post types using the one click install?? If so please help as I've searched High and Low .. ???

Thanks Craig

1 Answer

David Tonge
David Tonge
Courses Plus Student 45,640 Points

It is possible but you'd have to access your wordpress files from your webserver. It's usually in your public_html directory if you have ftp access.

Craig Watson
Craig Watson
27,930 Points

Would this be using CPanel ?

David Tonge
David Tonge
Courses Plus Student 45,640 Points

Yep, but if you're going to be actively developing the site it's best to look into using https://cyberduck.io or an equivalent. It's better to setup a local development server but your wordpress installation is live.

Craig Watson
Craig Watson
27,930 Points

Great help David ill have a look into that and get cracking thanks again!!

David Tonge
David Tonge
Courses Plus Student 45,640 Points

No prob. I'm here to help.