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Installing SiteCake using Softaculous

SiteCake is a drag‑and‑drop content management system (CMS) designed for simple websites. With Softaculous, you can install SiteCake quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use SiteCake?

Section titled “Why Use SiteCake?”
  • Lightweight CMS ideal for small business or personal sites.
  • Drag‑and‑drop editing with no coding required.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install SiteCake

Section titled “Steps to Install SiteCake”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for SiteCake.

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

  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 SiteCake will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Admin Account.

    • Admin Password → Use a strong password. Softaculous provides a strength meter and can generate one automatically.
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

  8. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.

  9. Install.

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