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Installing Concrete CMS Using Softaculous

Concrete CMS (formerly Concrete5) is a powerful, open‑source content management system designed for ease of use and flexibility. With Softaculous, you can install Concrete CMS quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Concrete CMS?

Section titled “Why Use Concrete CMS?”
  • User‑friendly interface with drag‑and‑drop editing.
  • Ideal for business websites, portfolios, and community portals.
  • Supports themes, add‑ons, and advanced customization.
  • Easy one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Concrete CMS

Section titled “Steps to Install Concrete CMS”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Concrete CMS.

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

  3. Click Install.

    • The installation page will open.

  4. Choose Version.

    • Select the version of Concrete CMS you want to install.

  5. Choose Protocol.

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

  6. Choose Domain.

    • Select the domain where Concrete CMS will be installed.

  7. Set Directory.

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

  8. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your site.
    • Optionally include sample data in the database.

  9. Set Admin Account.

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

  10. Advanced Options (Optional).

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

  11. Install.

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