Installing ProcessWire with Softaculous - A step-by-step guide
Now that you've located Softaculous, it's time to install ProcessWire. We'll walk you through the simple steps involved in setting up this powerful CMS on your website. From choosing the right version of ProcessWire to configuring essential settings, our guide will make the installation process a breeze.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install ProcessWire.
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 ProcessWire 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:
- Admin Folder: Enter the name of your admin folder, such as admin123.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new ProcessWire username (for security reasons, do not use the administrator or the admin username).
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- 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 ProcessWire 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.
In conclusion, Softaculous provides a user-friendly solution for quickly installing ProcessWire on your hosting account. By following our guide and implementing the tips shared throughout this article, you'll be well-equipped to launch and maintain a successful website powered by this powerful CMS.