A guide to help you install Contao via Softaculous in cPanel. Contao is a flexible CMS used for enterprise websites. All our web hosting plans include Softaculous.
1. Log into your cPanel account.
2. In the Software section, click on the Softaculous App Installer 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 Contao link that will appear.
5. Click on the Install button.
6. Fill the necessary field, under the Software Setup field:
- Choose Installation URL: Choose the appropriate protocol/domain. Inside the “In Directory” field, should you want to install this in a directory, i.e., example.com/directory, enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave it blank to install in your main domain, i.e., example.com
7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Username: Your new Contao username (for security reason do not use the Administrator or the Admin username.)
- Password: Use a strong password.
- Real Name: Leave this as it is or use your full name.
- Email: Your e-mail address.
Note: Copy the admin username and password on a notepad because you will need these login details to access the admin area of your Contao Website.
8. Advanced Options: Leave this as it is unless you want to change the database name or take an automated backup.
9. Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on the Install button.
You have successfully installed Contao via Softaculous in cPanel. Secure your site with an SSL certificate. For other CMS options, see WordPress or Concrete5.
