Installing CuteNews Manually

CuteNews is a lightweight content management system (CMS) that stores data in flat files instead of a database. This makes it simple to install and manage, especially for small websites or blogs. CuteNews requires manual installation on your hosting account.

Why Use CuteNews?

No database required, uses flat files.
Lightweight and fast, ideal for small sites.
Easy to install and configure.
Provides a simple admin panel for managing news and articles.

Steps to Install CuteNews (Manual)

Download CuteNews.
- Visit the official site: cutephp.com.
- Download the latest installation .zip file.
Extract Files.
- Unzip the downloaded package on your local computer.
- You’ll see a folder containing the CuteNews files.
Upload Files to Your Hosting Account.
- Use FTP or File Manager in cPanel to upload the contents of the extracted folder.
- Place them in the public_html directory if you want CuteNews at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Alternatively, upload to a subdirectory (e.g., example.com/cutenews).
Set File Permissions.
- Connect via SSH or use File Manager.
- Run the following commands to set correct permissions:
  Terminal window
```
cd ~/public_html
find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} \;
find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} \;
```
Run the Installer.
- In your browser, go to the installation URL:
  - If installed in root → http://example.com/index.php
  - If installed in a subdirectory → http://example.com/cutenews/index.php
- The CuteNews installation page will appear.
Configure Admin Account.
- Enter a Username for the administrator.
- Enter an Email Address.
- Enter and confirm a Password.
- Click Create Admin Account.
Finalize Installation.
- Click Start working with CuteNews.
- The CuteNews dashboard will appear.
- You can now begin configuring your site and publishing content.