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Installing Gallery using Softaculous

Gallery is an open‑source web‑based photo album organizer. It allows you to easily manage and share images online with features like albums, user management, and plugins. With Softaculous, you can install Gallery quickly and easily through cPanel.

Section titled “Why Use Gallery?”
  • Organize and display images in albums.
  • Supports plugins, themes, and multilingual sites.
  • User management with permissions.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.
Section titled “Steps to Install Gallery”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Gallery.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Gallery in the search box.
    • Or browse under Image Galleries → Gallery.

  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 Gallery will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. 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.
    • Real Name → Enter the display name for the administrator.

  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 Gallery login URL (e.g., example.com/gallery).