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In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Joomla from Softaculous using the cPanel dashboard available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. Joomla is a versatile content management system (CMS), which enables users to build websites and powerful online applications.
Numerous factors, including its extensibility and ease of use, have contributed to Joomla’s status as one of the most widely used website software. Best of all, Joomla is a publicly accessible open-source solution.
This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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Install Joomla From Softaculous
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.
1. Open the dropdown menu for “Portals/CMS” and select “Joomla” from the top of the list.
2. You will be taken to the Overview page which provides more information about this software.
For Quick Install
3. Go to the “Install” tab, select “Quick Install”. The next two boxes require your Domain and the Directory..
Note: The Directory is relative to your Domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at http://mydomain/dir/, type “dir”. To install only in http://mydomain/, leave this empty. If you have multiple Domains associated with this account, you can select which Domain you wish to install it.
4. Next enter your Admin Account details, then click “Install” to finalize the “Quick Install” process.
For Custom Install
3. If you choose a “Custom Install” enter a Site Name and Site Description, under Site Settings and Choose Language.
4. Under Advanced Options you can also choose a new Database Name for a Database to be created for the installation and enter a Table Prefix, if necessary. You can change this later from the application’s Admin Panel.
5. After clicking “Install” in either process, the software will be installed. You can now view your new site by clicking the Installation link.
Here is the new Joomla example, ready to be used.
You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to install Joomla from Softaculous.
Additional Information:
Key Features Of Joomla
Joomla is a suitable choice for various types of websites and online projects. Some of its key features include:
User-Friendly Interface
The platform features an intuitive interface that makes it simple for both novice and expert users to add pages, edit content, and change the look and feel of their websites.
Customization Options
Joomla lets you modify your website to meet your unique requirements with thousands of templates and extensions at your disposal. Joomla offers the freedom to construct a distinctive and polished website, regardless of whether you’re establishing a blog, e-commerce site, portfolio, or corporate website.
Multilingual Support
You can build websites in various languages with Joomla’s built-in multilingual support. This capability is helpful for companies or groups that service customers worldwide.
Powerful Content Management
The software has strong content management features, such as the capacity to create and arrange information using menus, categories, and tags. It is simple to produce articles, blog entries, galleries, and other content, and to organize these.
Security
Developers of the software frequently publish updates to fix flaws and enhance security features. You could help safeguard your website from potential dangers by maintaining an updated Joomla installation and adhering to standard practices for website security.
Scalability
Joomla is scalable and can support websites of various sizes, regardless of the size of your blog or e-commerce site. As your website expands, it may be effortlessly scaled up to accommodate increased traffic volumes.
