> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a New WordPress Instance

A WordPress instance is a single WordPress installation tied to a domain. You can create one directly from PanelAlpha in a few steps.

## Before You Begin

Your domain should already be pointed to DigitalFyre's nameservers, or you can configure DNS after the instance is created. See [DNS Zone Editor](/wordpress-hosting/hosting/dns) for details.

## Creating an Instance

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open PanelAlpha">
    Log in to [codex.digitalfyre.com](https://codex.digitalfyre.com) or use SSO from the [Client Portal](https://console.digitalfyre.com).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Add New">
    Click the **+ Add New** button in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Create New WordPress Instance">
    In the modal that appears, choose **Create New WordPress Instance** and click **Continue**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the Setup">
    Follow the on-screen steps to configure your instance — enter your domain, site name, and admin credentials.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once created, your instance appears on the **My Instances** dashboard and is immediately accessible.

## After Creating an Instance

* **SSL is applied automatically** via Google Trust Services — no manual configuration needed
* **Force HTTPS** is enabled by default
* **Edge Cache** is enabled by default for optimal performance
* Your instance will appear as **live** on the My Instances dashboard once provisioning completes

<Info>
  Each instance gets two Anycast IP addresses assigned automatically. These are visible in the [DNS Zone Editor](/wordpress-hosting/hosting/dns) under My Hosting.
</Info>

## Staging Environment

Every production instance can have a corresponding staging site. See [Staging](/wordpress-hosting/managing-instances/staging) to set one up after your instance is created.