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Installing Bolt using Softaculous

Bolt is a lightweight, easy‑to‑use content management system (CMS). With Softaculous, you can install Bolt quickly and easily through cPanel without manually uploading files or configuring databases.

Why Use Bolt?

Section titled “Why Use Bolt?”
  • Simple, developer‑friendly CMS.
  • Lightweight and fast.
  • Ideal for small to medium websites.
  • Easy one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Bolt

Section titled “Steps to Install Bolt”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Bolt.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Bolt in the search box.
    • Or browse under Portals/CMS → Bolt.

  3. Click Install.

    • The installation page will open.

  4. Choose Protocol.

    • Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.
    • Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.

  5. Choose Domain.

    • Select the domain where Bolt will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

    • Leave blank if you want Bolt installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
    • Enter a folder name (e.g., cms) if you want Bolt installed at example.com/cms.

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
    • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter).
    • Real Name → Enter the display name for the administrator.
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

  8. Select Language.

    • Choose the default language for Bolt.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Set database name and backup location.
    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.

  10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.
    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Bolt login URL (e.g., example.com/bolt).