Step-by-Step Guide to Installing miniBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel
Installing a forum platform on your website can enhance user engagement and create an interactive community. In this tutorial, we provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to install miniBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel, making the process easy and hassle-free.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install miniBB Forum.
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 Forums category. Click on it and then on the miniBB link that appears. 
5. Click on Install. 
6. Fill the necessary field, under the Software Setup field:
- 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 miniBB username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin Email: Your email address. It is helpful for admin account password reset, notification, etc.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your miniBB forum later.
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 step-by-step instructions, even those with limited technical knowledge can easily install miniBB forum using Softaculous in cPanel. Start building an engaging online community today with LinuxITs' reliable IT support services.
