Installing e107 using Softaculous

e107 is a free, open‑source content management system (CMS) built with PHP and MySQL. It’s lightweight, flexible, and ideal for building community websites, blogs, or portals. With Softaculous, you can install e107 quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use e107?

Simple and fast CMS for small to medium websites.
Supports plugins, themes, and multilingual content.
Easy one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install e107

Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
Search for e107.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type e107 in the search box.
- Or browse under Portals/CMS → e107.
Click Install.
- The 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 e107 will be installed.
Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want e107 installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Enter a folder name (e.g., cms) if you want e107 installed at example.com/cms.
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.
- Real Name → Enter the display name for the administrator.
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 e107.
Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the e107 login URL (e.g., example.com/e107_admin).