Step-by-step guide: Installing Contao using Softaculous in cPanel
Are you looking for a user-friendly Content Management System (CMS) that is easy to install? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing Contao using Softaculous, a powerful script installer available in cPanel. Follow our step-by-step guide to get your website up and running in no time!
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Contao.
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 Contao 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.
7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Contao username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin 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 Contao Website.
8. 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 these steps and utilizing the tips and tricks provided, you can confidently install and optimize Contao via Softaculous in cPanel, empowering you to create a highly functional and secure website.
