Step-by-step guide to installing Phorum Forum using Softaculous
Installing Phorum Forum on your website can be a daunting task, but with the help of Softaculous, it becomes a breeze. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Phorum Forum via Softaculous in SiteWorx.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Phorum Forum.
1. Log in to your SiteWorx account.
2. In the Additional Features section, click on Sofataculous. 
3. SiteWorx will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
4. On the left side, locate the Forums category. Click on it and then on the Phorum 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. Enter the following details under the Site Settings field:
- Site Name: Name of your Forum, such as Gaming Forum.
- Site Description: Your site description.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Phorum 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 Phorum forum 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 these simple steps, you can easily install Phorum Forum on your website using Softaculous in SiteWorx. Start building an engaging online community today with the help of LinuxITs and their comprehensive tutorials, guides, and tips for improved administrator skills.
