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Installing Drupal Using Softaculous

Drupal is a powerful, open‑source content management system (CMS) used for building websites ranging from blogs to enterprise portals. With Softaculous, you can install Drupal quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Drupal?

Section titled “Why Use Drupal?”
  • Highly flexible and scalable CMS.
  • Supports modules, themes, and advanced customization.
  • Ideal for blogs, business sites, e‑commerce, and community portals.
  • Easy one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Drupal

Section titled “Steps to Install Drupal”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Drupal.

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

  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 Drupal will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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