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How to Install TangoBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel

How to Install TangoBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel

Step-by-step guide: Installing TangoBB Forum on your website   
Are you looking to add a forum to your website but not sure where to start? Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of installing TangoBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel. You'll have your online community up and running in no time!  

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

 

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 Forums category. Click on it and then on the TangoBB link that appears. 
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5. Click on Install. 
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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.

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7. Enter the following details under the Site Settings field: 
 

  • Site Name: Name of your Forum, such as Gaming Forum.


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

  • Admin Username: Your new TangoBB 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 TangoBB 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. 
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Installing TangoBB Forum via Softaculous in cPanel is just the first step towards creating a thriving online community. It's up to you to nurture and engage your forum members while providing them with an enjoyable user experience.  

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