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In this tutorial, you will learn how to install MediaWiki from Softaculous using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans.
MediaWiki is free open-source Wiki software that powers Wikipedia and thousands of other Wikis. Initially developed for Wikipedia, it has since found its place in numerous projects under the umbrella of the Wikimedia Foundation.
Built to handle substantial traffic loads, MediaWiki is ideal for websites that expect millions of daily visitors. Its architecture is designed to operate efficiently on large server farms, ensuring reliable performance even with heavy usage.
This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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Installing MediaWiki from Softaculous
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.
1. MediaWiki can be found under the dropdown list of Wikis, so expand this menu and select “MediaWiki” from the list.
2. Once you click “MediaWiki 1.39”, you will be taken to the Overview page to view more information about this software.
For Quick Install
3. Click “Quick Install” from the Install tab. The next two boxes require your selected Domain and the Directory. 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.
4. Fill in your Admin Account details. Check the box under Uploads to enable them, then check the box under Editor, which opens VisualEditor. You can change the details at a later stage if you wish.
For Custom Install
3. The Custom Install process is similar: Select “Custom Install” from the “Install” tab. Under “Software Setup”, choose your Protocol, Domain, and Directory, which should be empty. If you have multiple Domains on one account, select where to install.
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.
4. Under “Site config”, fill in your Wiki name and Wiki Email. Next, fill in your Admin Account details and select language. Then check the box under “Uploads” if you wish to enable them, and the box under “Editor”, to open the VisualEditor.
Note: You can change these details later if you wish.
After Quick & Custom Installations
5. After clicking “Install” in both processes, the software will be installed, and you can view your new site by clicking the Installation link.
Here is our new example Wiki installation, ready for use.
You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to install MediaWiki from Softaculous.
Additional Information:
Key Benefits of Using MediaWiki
MediaWiki offers a comprehensive suite of features and benefits that make it an ideal choice for creating collaborative knowledge-sharing platforms across a wide range of domains and industries. It also boasts several benefits for creating and managing Wikis. These include:
Ease of Use
MediaWiki’s user-friendly interface makes it easier to create and edit Wiki pages. Users of all experience levels can add content easily thanks to its user-friendly editing tools.
Collaborative Editing
This software also facilitates collaborative editing, enabling several people to work simultaneously on the same page. This feature encourages collaboration and makes it easier to produce thorough and current content.
Version History
The software records Wiki page edits. With this feature, users may track changes made to the content, return to earlier iterations if necessary, and see how content changes over time.
Customizability
With MediaWiki’s numerous customization options, administrators can customize the Wiki’s look and feel to their unique requirements. To personalize their user experience, users can change settings, add extensions, and alter skins.
Structured Material Organization
The platform facilitates the production of structured material using namespaces, templates, and categories. These organizational features make the Wiki easier to navigate, more consistent, and more readable overall.
Access Control
Administrators can efficiently manage user permissions with MediaWiki’s adaptable access control tools. To manage access to critical content, administrators can set up authentication procedures, limit editing rights, and designate user roles.
Multimedia Support
This platform also allows the integration of audio, video, and picture files. This feature makes Wiki pages more interactive and richer, which helps users communicate ideas more clearly.
Scalability & Performance
MediaWiki can manage massive datasets and huge traffic volumes; this makes it appropriate for websites receiving millions of visitors daily. Because of its scalable architecture, dependable performance is guaranteed even with high usage; this ensures a flawless user experience.
