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How to Install Drupal via Softaculous in cPanel?

Drupal is an open-source platform and content management system for building dynamic web sites offering a broad range of features and services including user administration, publishing workflow, discussion capabilities, news aggregation, metadata functionalities using controlled vocabularies and XML publishing for content sharing purposes. Equipped with a powerful blend of features and configurability, Drupal can support a diverse range of web projects ranging from personal weblogs to large community-driven sites.

1.
Log into your cPanel account.

2. In the "Software and Services" section, click on "Softaculous" Icon.Softaculous Icon
3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous Panel.

4. On the left side of your screen you should locate the "Portal/CMS" category. Click on it and then click on the "Drupal" link that will appear.
Drupal Softaculous Icon



5. Click on the "Install" button.
Drupal Install


6. Fill the necessary field under the "Software Setup" field:
  • Choose Domain: If you don't have multiple domains, leave this as it is.
  • In Directory: If you want to install this in a directory, for example example.com/directory, enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave this blank to install in your main domain example.com
  • Database Name: You can leave this as it is.
  • Cronjob: You can leave this as it is.

7. Under the "Site Settings" field:
Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as "my first website".
Drupal Installation

8. Under the "Database Settings" field:
  • Table Prefix: Leave this as it is.

9. Under the "Admin Account" field enter the following information:
  • Admin Username: Your new Drupal username (for security reason do not use the "Administrator" or the "Admin" username.
  • Admin Password: Use a strong password.
  • Admin Email: Your e-mail address.
Drupal Installation Screen

Note: Copy the admin username and password on a notepad because you will need these login details to access the admin area of your Drupal Website.



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

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