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Installing Oxwall using Softaculous

Oxwall is a flexible, open‑source social networking platform. It’s designed for building communities, dating sites, collaboration networks, or niche social platforms. With Softaculous, you can install Oxwall quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Oxwall?

Section titled “Why Use Oxwall?”
  • Powerful social networking engine with plugins and themes.
  • Supports groups, forums, blogs, and customizable user profiles.
  • Ideal for building online communities or niche networks.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Oxwall

Section titled “Steps to Install Oxwall”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Oxwall.

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

  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 Oxwall will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

    • Oxwall requires scheduled tasks (cron jobs).
    • Softaculous will auto‑configure defaults, but you can adjust intervals if needed.

  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 Oxwall.

  11. Install.

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