Step-by-step installation guide for Beehive Forum via Softaculous
Now that you're ready to install Beehive Forum, follow our step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and hassle-free installation process. From choosing the right version to configuring essential settings, we've got you covered.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Beehive.
1. Log in to your SiteWorx account.
2. In the Additional Features section, click on Sofataculous. 
3. SiteWorx will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
4. On the left side, locate the Forums category. Click on it and then on the Beehive link that appears. 
5. Click on Install. 
6. Fill the necessary field, under the Software Setup field:
- Choose Installation URL: Choose the appropriate protocol/domain. Inside the "In Directory" field, should you want to install this in a directory, i.e., example.com/directory, enter the directory name. Otherwise, please, leave it blank to install in your main domain, i.e., example.com.
7. Enter the following details under the Site Settings field:
- Default Forum Webtag: Forumtag such as MyBeehive_Forum.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Beehive username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin Email: Your email address. It is helpful for admin account password reset, notification, etc.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your Beehive forum later.
9. Advanced Options: Leave this unless you want to change the database name or take an automated backup. Please, note that creating frequent backups may take a lot of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install. 
By following our step-by-step guide, implementing best practices, and exploring advanced features of Beehive Forum, you'll be well-equipped to build a successful online community that connects like-minded individuals and drives meaningful conversations. Get started today with installing Beehive Forum via Softaculous in SiteWorx!
