A step by step guide to help you install MODX via Softaculous in cPanel. MODX is a flexible CMS with advanced templating. 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 MODX 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 Site Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website.
8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin_Username: Your new MODX 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.
Note: Copy the admin username and password on a notepad.
9. Choose Language: The default language is English.
10. Advanced Options: Leave this as it is unless you want to change the database name or take an automated backup.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on the Install button.
You have successfully installed MODX via Softaculous in cPanel. Secure your site with an SSL certificate. For other CMS options, see WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal. For high-traffic MODX sites, consider our VPS hosting plans.
