- Log in to your cPanel account.
- In the Software section, click Softaculous App Installer.
- In Softaculous, open the Portal/CMS category on the left and select MODX.
- Click Install.
- Under Software Setup, choose the protocol and domain for the installation. If you want MODX in a subdirectory, enter its name in In Directory (for example,
directory). Leave this field blank to install MODX at the domain’s document root. - Under Site Settings, enter a site name.
- Under Admin Account, set an administrator username, a strong password, and your email address. Avoid common usernames such as
adminoradministrator. Save these login details; you will need them to access the MODX manager. - Review Advanced Options. Leave the defaults unless you want to change options such as the database name or automated backups. Backups use disk space.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Install.
