- Log in to your cPanel account.
- In the Software section, click Softaculous App Installer.
- In Softaculous, open the Portals/CMS category and select Joomla.
- Click Install.
- Software Setup:
- Choose Version: Select the Joomla version you want to install.
- Choose Protocol: Select the protocol for your site. Use HTTPS if it is configured for the domain.
- Choose Domain: Select the domain where Joomla should be installed.
- In Directory: Enter a directory name to install Joomla in a subdirectory, such as
directoryforexample.com/directory. Leave this field blank to install it at the domain root.
- Site Settings: Enter a site name and, optionally, a site description or slogan.
- Database Settings: Configure the sample-data option as desired.
- Admin Account: Enter an administrator username, a strong password, your name, and your email address. Avoid common usernames such as
adminoradministrator.Save the administrator username and password securely; you will need them to sign in to Joomla.
- Select the desired language. English is the default.
- Advanced Options: Leave the settings unchanged unless you need to adjust options such as the database name or automated backups. Backups use disk space.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Install.
