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Installing PHP-Fusion using Softaculous

PHP‑Fusion is a lightweight open‑source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It’s designed for simplicity and speed, making it ideal for small to medium websites. With Softaculous, you can install PHP‑Fusion in just a few clicks through cPanel.

Why Use PHP‑Fusion?

Section titled “Why Use PHP‑Fusion?”
  • Easy to use and lightweight CMS.
  • Includes built‑in features like forums, news, articles, and photo galleries.
  • Supports themes and multilingual sites.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install PHP‑Fusion

Section titled “Steps to Install PHP‑Fusion”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for PHP‑Fusion.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type PHP‑Fusion in the search box.
    • Or browse under Portals/CMS → PHP‑Fusion.

  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 PHP‑Fusion will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

    • Leave blank if you want PHP‑Fusion installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
    • Enter a folder name (e.g., cms) if you want PHP‑Fusion installed at example.com/cms.

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your site.
    • Site Email → Enter a contact email for the site.

  8. Set Admin Account.

    • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
    • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter).
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.
    • User Password → Set a password for the default non‑admin user.

  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.

  11. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.
    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the PHP‑Fusion login URL (e.g., example.com/admin.php).