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Installing SilverStripe using Softaculous

SilverStripe is a flexible, open‑source content management system (CMS) and framework for building websites and web applications. With Softaculous, you can install SilverStripe quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use SilverStripe?

Section titled “Why Use SilverStripe?”
  • Powerful CMS with a developer‑friendly framework.
  • Supports themes, modules, and custom applications.
  • Ideal for business websites, blogs, and complex web projects.
  • Easy one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install SilverStripe

Section titled “Steps to Install SilverStripe”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for SilverStripe.

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

  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 SilverStripe will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your site.
    • Site Description → Enter a tagline or description.

  8. Set 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.
    • First & Last Name → Enter the administrator’s name.

  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 SilverStripe login URL (e.g., example.com/admin).