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How to Install Bolt via Softaculous in cPanel

How to Install Bolt via Softaculous in cPanel

Step-by-step guide to installing Bolt via Softaculous in cPanel   
If you're a CEO looking to improve your Linux system administration skills, this tutorial will walk you through the process of installing Bolt, a lightweight CMS, using Softaculous in cPanel. This easy-to-follow guide will help you set up Bolt quickly and efficiently.  

Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Bolt.

 

1. Log in to your cPanel account. 


2. In the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer. 
 

3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.  

4. On the left side, locate the Portal/CMS category. Click on it and then on the Bolt link that appears.  
 


5. Click on Install.  
 


6. Fill in the necessary fields under the Software Setup fields:

  • 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. 
     
  • Data Directory: Leave this as it is.

 

 

7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:

  • Admin Username: Your new Bolt username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username). 
     
  • Admin Password: Use a strong password.
  • Real Name: Leave this as it is or use your full name.
  • Admin Email: Your e-mail address.

Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your Bolt website later.

 

8. Choose Language: You can choose the language of your Bolt. The default language of Bolt is English.

Softaculous-choose-language.png  


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.  

With our comprehensive guide on installing Bolt via Softaculous in cPanel, you'll be well-equipped to create a powerful and customized website using this popular content management system. Don't miss out on the opportunity to harness the capabilities of Bolt and elevate your online presence today.  

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