How to install Joomla through QuickInstall
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How to Install Joomla With Softaculous.The following instructions will assist you with installing Joomla using Quick Install. Use the following links to navigate to your hosting plan type.
- How to Install Joomla using QuickInstall on a shared servers⤵
- To install Joomla using QuickInstall on a Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated server ⤵
How to install Joomla using QuickInstall on a shared servers
- Log in to your cPanel.
- In the Software section, click on the QuickInstall icon:
- Click the One-Click Installs tab on top of the page.
- Next, click on the Joomla tab.
- Click on the Install Joomla button.
- Complete the form that appears with the following details:
- Select the Domain name on the drop-down menu.
- Define the File Path where Joomla will be installed
- For Admin Email, enter an email address where you want the admin password emailed. Make sure this is a working email address.
- For Admin Username, enter your preferred username.
- For Site Title, enter the name of the website. This will appear in the header as the name of your site.
- For Timezone, choose your preferred time zone from the drop-down.
- Click on the Install Joomla button.
- A progress bar will inform you of the progress of your installation. When complete, click Details for your admin username and password:
Once the installation is complete and you have your credentials, you can begin working on your Joomla site! Check your email for the Joomla username and password and a link to your Joomla login page.
How to install Joomla using QuickInstall on a Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated server
- Log in to your WHM.
- Click on the List Accounts or search it at the search function on the left-hand side.
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Select the cPanel account where you install Joomla by clicking the cPanel Logo next to the cPanel Username.
- In the Software section, click on the QuickInstall icon:
- Click the One-Click Installs tab on top of the page.
- Next, click on the Joomla tab.
- Click on the Install Joomla button.
- Complete the form that appears with the following details:
- Select the Domain name on the drop-down menu.
- Define the File Path where Joomla will be installed
- For Admin Email, enter an email address where you want the admin password emailed. Make sure this is a working email address.
- For Admin Username, enter your preferred username.
- For Site Title, enter the name of the website. This will appear in the header as the name of your site.
- For Timezone, choose your preferred time zone from the drop-down.
- Click on the Install Joomla button.
- A progress bar will inform you of the progress of your installation. When complete, click Details for your admin username and password:
Once the installation is complete and you have your credentials, you can begin working on your Joomla site! Check your email for the Joomla username and password and a link to your Joomla login page.