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If you need a content gallery for your website, then learning how to install Coppermine in Softaculous could be what you are looking for. A Coppermine installation offers efficiency, convenience, and reliability – making it a great option for website owners who want to create photo galleries without any problems.

Softaculous can be accessed through one of Hosted.com’s cPanel hosting plans. It allows users to showcase content galleries on their websites by using Coppermine to install them.

How To Install Coppermine From Softaculous

This tutorial assumes that you have already logged into cPanel

1. Scroll down until you find “Coppermine” in the menu on the left.

Install Coppermine From Softaculous - Softaculous Dashboard

2. Click “Coppermine” to reach an overview page that provides information about the software before installing.

3. Click “Install” – the default settings should work for most purposes.

Install Coppermine In Softaculous - Coppermine Overview

If you have multiple Domains on one account, you can select where to install it. The next two boxes allow you to set the Directory and Database name to be created upon installation.

Set the Gallery Name and Description; you can change these later from the software’s Admin Panel.

4. Enter the Admin Username, Password, and Email.

5. You can choose “Quick Install”.

Install Coppermine In Softaculous - Coppermine Quick Install

6. Click “Install”. After a moment, the software will be installed.

7. To view your new site, click “Installation”.

8. As above you can also choose “Custom Install”. Click “Install” and customize as you want.

Install Coppermine In Softaculous - Coppermine Custom Install

Here is the new Image Gallery, ready to be used.

Install Coppermine In Softaculous - Coppermine Online Gallery

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Benefits Of Using Softaculous For Coppermine Installation

Here are some reasons why using Softaculous for Coppermine installation is beneficial:

  • Easy To Use – To install Coppermine from Softaculous knowledgebase is easy with no need for advanced technical knowledge.
  • Wide Availability – Coppermine can be easily accessed in Softaculous’ extensive library of scripts. You can find it along with other popular applications; it’s convenient to install with other website tools.
  • Automatic Updates – Users can easily update their Coppermine installations from within Softaculous, ensuring they have access to the latest features and security offerings.
  • Backup and Restore – Softaculous offers built-in backup and restore functionality, allowing users to create backups of their Coppermine installations in case of data loss or website issues.

How Coppermine Enhances Website Galleries

  • Organization – Organize photos into albums and sub-albums with ease for seamless navigation.
  • Customization – Customize gallery appearance in line with your website’s design.
  • User Engagement – Site owners foster user engagement by enabling features like commenting, rating, and tagging,
  • Responsive Design – Ensure galleries always look good on all devices. This will also enhance user experience.
  • Security – Implement robust security measures to protect photos from unauthorized access.
  • Integration – Seamlessly integrate Coppermine with popular CMS platforms for easy embedding.
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