Installing Piwigo using Softaculous

Piwigo is a popular open‑source photo gallery application. It’s designed for managing large collections of images, with features like albums, tags, user permissions, and multilingual support. With Softaculous, you can install Piwigo quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Piwigo?

Supports over 50 languages.
Organizes images with albums, tags, and metadata.
User management with permissions and groups.
Plugins and themes for customization.
Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Piwigo

Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
Search for Piwigo.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type Piwigo in the search box.
- Or browse under Image Galleries → Piwigo.
Click Install.
- The installation page will open.
Choose Protocol.
- Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.
- Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.
Choose Domain.
- Select the domain where Piwigo will be installed.
Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want Piwigo installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Enter a folder name (e.g., gallery) if you want Piwigo installed at example.com/gallery.
Configure Site Settings.
- Site Name → Enter the title of your gallery.
- 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.
Select Language.
- Choose the default language for your gallery.
Database Settings.
- Provide a database name or accept the default.
- Configure table prefix if needed.
Advanced Options (Optional).
- Configure automated backups and rotation.
- Enable email notifications for updates.
- Choose auto‑upgrade options for Piwigo.
Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Piwigo login URL (e.g., example.com/admin).