Step-by-step guide: Installing e107 on your cPanel using Softaculous
Installing e107 on your cPanel using Softaculous is a simple and efficient way to create a powerful website or blog. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the installation process and provide helpful tips along the way.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install e107.
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 e107 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 Site Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as e107.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new e107 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 e107 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. 
Keeping your e107 website secure and up-to-date is crucial to protect it from potential vulnerabilities. In this article, we share best practices for maintaining a secure e107 installation, including regular backups, applying software updates, and implementing robust security measures to safeguard your website and its data.
