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How to Install HTMLy via Softaculous in cPanel

How to Install HTMLy via Softaculous in cPanel

 Step-by-step guide to installing HTMLy on cPanel using Softaculous  
Installing HTMLy on your website can be a breeze when using Softaculous in cPanel. This comprehensive step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, enabling even beginner Linux System Administrators to easily install and set up HTMLy for their websites.  
 

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

 

1. Log in to your cPanel account.  

2. In the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer. 
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3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous interface. 

4. On the left side, locate the Blogs category. Click on it and then on the HTMLy link that appears. 
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5. Click on Install. 
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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. 
     

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7. Under the Site Settings field, enter the following information: 
 

  • Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as my first website.


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

  • Admin Username: Your new HTMLy username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username). 
     
  • Admin Password: Use a strong password.

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Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your HTMLy blog 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. 
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By following this guide, even if you have little technical experience, you'll be able to install HTMLy via Softaculous in cPanel and start creating your own content-rich website without any hassle. Don't miss out on this powerful tool that can elevate your online presence!  

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