Step-by-step guide: Installing Concrete CMS with Softaculous in cPanel
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of installing Concrete CMS using Softaculous in cPanel. From accessing Softaculous to selecting the right version of Concrete CMS, every step is clearly outlined to ensure a smooth installation experience.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Concrete CMS.
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 Concrete CMS 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.
- Choose the version you want to install: You can leave this as it is.
7. Under the Site Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as Concrete CMS.
- Sample Data: You can leave this as it is.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Concretecms username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- 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 Concrete CMS website 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 comprehensive tutorials, you'll have all the tools and knowledge needed to successfully install Concrete CMS via Softaculous in cPanel. Get started today and unlock the full potential of this powerful content management system!