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Installation Directory Conflict

WordPress is installed in a conflicting directory.

Installation Directory Conflict

Key Points: WordPress is installed in a conflicting directory.

You’ve installed WordPress into a subdirectory, but now you can’t find your homepage. Is it in /wp or /public_html or…?

🔍 Common Triggers

  • Configuration mistakes specific to this issue
  • Server settings not aligned with WordPress needs
  • Missing files or incorrect paths

🛠️ How to Solve It

  1. Review your installation environment (PHP, MySQL, permissions, file paths)
  2. Follow any specific error messages or debug logs
  3. Try installing on a fresh test environment to isolate the error

💡 Tips

  • Double-check every detail — installation problems are often simple misconfigurations
  • Use host-provided tools (cPanel, terminal, logs) to diagnose deeper server issues
  • Keep backups, even at the installation stage, especially if reusing databases or files