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Installing Opensource-SocialNetwork using Softaculous

OpenSource-SocialNetwork (OSSN) is a free, open‑source social networking platform. It’s designed to help you build online communities with features like user profiles, groups, messaging, and plugins. With Softaculous, you can install OSSN quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use OSSN?

Section titled “Why Use OSSN?”
  • Lightweight and flexible social networking engine.
  • Supports themes, plugins, and multilingual communities.
  • Ideal for building online communities, intranets, or niche social networks.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install OSSN

Section titled “Steps to Install OSSN”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for OSSN.

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

  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 OSSN will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your network.
    • 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.
    • First Name / Last Name / Birth Date / Gender → Fill in administrator details.

  8. Data Directory.

    • Specify a directory outside the public_html folder to store OSSN’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 OSSN.

  11. Install.

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