- Log in to your cPanel account.
- Under Software, click Softaculous App Installer.
- In Softaculous, find the Portal/CMS category and select Anchor.
- Click Install.
- Under Software Setup, choose the protocol and domain for the installation. If you want to install Anchor in a subdirectory, enter the directory name in In Directory. Leave this field blank to install it in the domain’s main directory.
- Under Site Settings, enter a site name and description.
- Under Admin Account, enter an admin username, a strong password, and your email address. Avoid common usernames such as “admin” or “administrator.” Save these login details; you will need them to access the Anchor admin area.
- Review Advanced Options. You can leave the defaults or change options such as the database name and automated backups. Backups use disk space.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Install.
