How to Install Joomla via Softaculous in SiteWorx

How to Install Joomla via Softaculous in SiteWorx

Softaculous helps you install web applications easily. Please follow the steps below to install Joomla.

1. Log in to your SiteWorx account.
2. In the Additional Features section, click on Softaculous.
3. SiteWorx will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
4. On the left side, locate the Portal/CMS category. Click on it and then click on the Joomla link that appears.
5. Click on Install.
6. Fill in the necessary fields under the Software Setup section:
   • Choose Installation URL: Select the appropriate protocol/domain. In the In Directory field, if you want to install Joomla in a directory (e.g., example.com/directory), enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave it blank to install in your main domain (e.g., example.com).
   • Choose the version you want to install: You can leave this as it is.
7. Under the Site Settings section, enter the following information:
   • Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as "My First Website."
   • Site Description: Enter a description or slogan for your site.
8. Under the Admin Account section, enter the following information:
   • Admin Username: Your new Joomla username (for security reasons, do not use "administrator" or "admin").
   • Admin Password: Use a strong password.
   • Real Name: Leave this as it is or use your full name.
   • Admin Email: Your email address.

   Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need these to access the admin area of your Joomla website later.

9. Choose Language: You can select the language for your Joomla installation. The default language is English.
10. Advanced Options: Leave this unless you want to change the database name or set up automated backups. Please note that creating frequent backups may take up a lot of disk space.

Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install.