Step-by-step guide to installing Zikula on your Linux server
Installing Zikula via Softaculous in cPanel is easy with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. We walk you through the entire process, from accessing Softaculous in cPanel to configuring Zikula for your website.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easy. Please, follow the steps below to install Zikula.
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 Zikula 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.
- Choose the version you want to install: You can leave this as it is.
7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Zikula 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 Zikula website 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. 
Once you've successfully installed Zikula, it's time to unlock its full potential! In this article, we'll dive into advanced tips and tricks that will help you make the most out of this powerful CMS. From optimizing performance to customizing themes, get ready to take your website to new heights with these expert insights.
