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Installing CMS Made Simple using Softaculous

CMS Made Simple is an open‑source content management system (CMS) designed for building flexible websites with ease. With Softaculous, you can install CMS Made Simple quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use CMS Made Simple?

Section titled “Why Use CMS Made Simple?”
  • Lightweight and user‑friendly CMS.
  • Supports templates, modules, and multilingual content.
  • Ideal for small to medium business websites.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install CMS Made Simple

Section titled “Steps to Install CMS Made Simple”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for CMS Made Simple.

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

  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 CMS Made Simple will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your site.
    • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
    • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

  8. Database Settings.

    • Provide a database name or accept the default.
    • Configure table prefix if needed.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.

  10. Install.

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