This is a illustrated step-by-step tutorial on installing WordPress 2.2 on an DreamHost shared hosting account. Before you start, ensure that the directory where you are about to install is empty.
- Log into your DreamHost panel by visiting https://panel.dreamhost.com/.

- Click on Goodies in the left side.

- Click on One-Click Installs.

- Scroll down. You will see that WordPress 2.2 is selected by default. Select the domain where you want to install to by choosing it from the dropdown.

- DreamHost lets you create unlimited number of Databases. So we’ll create one by typing its name (It’s a good idea to prefix the database with your host name), select an existing hostname or create one (it’s a good idea to have the same hostname as the domain), select the user and click ‘Install it for me now!’ button.

That’s it. You’ll see a ‘Success!’ confirmation message as below:
Now check your e-mail inbox and you’ll find a mail that installation is successful. Click on the link given in the mail to complete the installation process.