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Installing Smarty using Softaculous

Smarty is a popular PHP template engine that helps separate application logic from presentation. With Softaculous, you can install Smarty quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Smarty?

Section titled “Why Use Smarty?”
  • Simplifies template management by separating PHP code from HTML.
  • Speeds up development with reusable templates.
  • Supports caching for improved performance.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Smarty

Section titled “Steps to Install Smarty”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Smarty.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Smarty in the search box.
    • Or browse under Frameworks → Smarty.

  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 Smarty will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Admin Account (Optional).

    • Some frameworks don’t require admin credentials, but Softaculous may ask for a default user setup.
    • Provide username, password, and email if prompted.

  8. Database Settings (Optional).

    • Smarty itself doesn’t require a database, but Softaculous may create one for tracking installation.
    • Accept the default or configure manually.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

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

  10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.
    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Smarty installation URL (e.g., example.com/smarty).