As stokes said, you don't have to press the string all the way down to the fretboard (the wood part between the frets).
You have to push down only far enough to produce a clean tone.
There's also a good chance that your guitar would benefit from a good setup, which will make it easier to play (even most brand new guitars need this).
You also may be able to switch to lighter gauge strings that will make thing easier on your fingers while you progress.
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