In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Textpattern from Softaculous, using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans.
Textpattern is a flexible platform for creating and managing websites of all types and sizes. Regardless of your role – blogger, designer, developer, or business owner – Textpattern offers the resources and capabilities required to establish credible blogs.
This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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Install Textpattern From Softaculous
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.
1. Textpattern can be found under the dropdown list for Blogs, so expand this menu and select “Textpattern” from the list.

2. Once you click “Textpattern”, 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 you to type in 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 and click “Install”.
For Custom Install
3. The Custom Install process is similar: Select the option 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, you can select where to install them.

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 Settings, enter a Site Name and Site Description. Now fill in your Admin Account details, Real Name, and Admin Email boxes. Select the language. These can be changed later from the software’s Admin Panel.
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.
That’s it. Your new Textpattern installation is ready to use.
You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to install Textpattern from Softaculous.
Additional Information:
Key Features Of Textpattern
Textpattern has many advantages. It is a sophisticated and adaptable content management system (CMS) that can be used for a variety of website requirements, including:
Blogging
The platform is well-suited for creating and managing blogs. Its capabilities include categories, tags, commenting systems, and RSS feeds, so you can efficiently create and arrange blog content.
Content Management
Textpattern offers strong content management features. It’s ideal for producing small business sites, portfolios, and personal websites. All types of content, such as pages, articles, and photos are simple to create and arrange.
Customization
You can create a website exactly how you wish by customizing Textpattern. Numerous themes and templates are available for you to select, and you can alter layouts and add plugins and extensions to increase functionality.
User-Friendly Interface
Textpattern’s user-friendly interface makes creating and managing web pages simple for novice and expert users. Its WYSIWYG editor and user-friendly admin interface make creating material simpler.
SEO-Friendly
Textpattern offers features like XML sitemap production, customizable meta tags, and clean URL structures: all emphasize search engine optimization (SEO). This enhances your website’s visibility in search engine results.
Community Support
The software has a helpful user and development community that shares resources like themes, plugins, and tutorials and contributes to its development. You can interact with other Textpattern users, ask questions, and request assistance.
Performance and Security
Textpattern ensures quick loading times and effective resource usage because it is lightweight and performance-optimized. Additionally, it has built-in security measures to shield your website from frequent dangers and weaknesses.
Scalability
This platform can also grow to meet your demands, no matter how large or small your business website or personal blog. It can manage large volumes of content and significant traffic levels without compromising stability or performance.