Installing Croogo using Softaculous

Croogo is an open‑source content management system (CMS) built on the CakePHP framework. It’s designed for flexibility and extensibility, making it suitable for blogs, portals, and community websites. With Softaculous, you can install Croogo quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Croogo?

Built on CakePHP, offering a strong MVC framework.
Supports plugins, themes, and multilingual content.
Ideal for blogs, portals, and community sites.
Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Croogo

Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
Search for Croogo.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type Croogo in the search box.
- Or browse under Portals/CMS → Croogo.
Click Install.
- The Croogo installation page will open.
Choose Protocol.
- Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.
- Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.
Choose Domain.
- Select the domain where Croogo will be installed.
Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want Croogo installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Enter a folder name (e.g., cms) if you want Croogo installed at example.com/cms.
Configure Admin Account.
- 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.
Database Settings.
- Provide a database name or accept the default.
- Configure table prefix if needed.
Advanced Options (Optional).
- Configure automated backups and rotation.
- Enable email notifications for updates.
- Choose auto‑upgrade options for Croogo.
Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Croogo login URL (e.g., example.com/admin).