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Installing Sitemagic CMS using Softaculous

Sitemagic CMS is a lightweight yet powerful content management system designed for simplicity and speed. With Softaculous, you can install Sitemagic CMS quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Sitemagic CMS?

Section titled “Why Use Sitemagic CMS?”
  • Lightweight and fast CMS.
  • Easy to use with built‑in design tools.
  • Ideal for small to medium websites.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Sitemagic CMS

Section titled “Steps to Install Sitemagic CMS”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Sitemagic CMS.

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

  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 Sitemagic CMS will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure 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.

  8. Select Language.

    • Choose the default language for your site.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.
    • Choose auto‑upgrade options for Sitemagic CMS.

  10. Install.

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