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Installing Elgg using Softaculous

Elgg is a powerful open‑source social networking engine. It provides a robust framework for building communities, intranets, and collaborative platforms. With Softaculous, you can install Elgg quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Elgg?

Section titled “Why Use Elgg?”
  • Flexible social networking platform.
  • Supports plugins, themes, and multilingual communities.
  • Ideal for building online communities, intranets, or educational networks.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Elgg

Section titled “Steps to Install Elgg”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Elgg.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Elgg in the search box.
    • Or browse under Social Networking → Elgg.

  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 Elgg will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your network.
    • Site Description → Enter a tagline or description.
    • 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. Data Directory.

    • Specify a directory outside the public_html folder to store Elgg’s data files.

  9. Database Settings.

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

  10. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.
    • Choose auto‑upgrade options for Elgg.

  11. Install.

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