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Installing Kohana using Softaculous

Kohana is an elegant, open‑source PHP framework designed for building web applications. With Softaculous, you can install Kohana quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Kohana?

Section titled “Why Use Kohana?”
  • Lightweight and secure PHP framework.
  • Follows the MVC (Model‑View‑Controller) design pattern.
  • Easy to extend and customize.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Kohana

Section titled “Steps to Install Kohana”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Kohana.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Kohana in the search box.
    • Or browse under Frameworks → Kohana.

  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 Kohana will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  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.

  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.
    • Choose auto‑upgrade options for Kohana.

  10. Install.

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