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Installing SPIP using Softaculous

SPIP is a collaborative publishing system designed for multilingual environments. With Softaculous, you can install SPIP quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use SPIP?

Section titled “Why Use SPIP?”
  • Ideal for collaborative publishing and content management.
  • Supports multilingual websites.
  • Flexible and extensible with plugins.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install SPIP

Section titled “Steps to Install SPIP”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for SPIP.

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

  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 SPIP will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the name of your site.
    • 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.
    • Language → Select the default language for your site.

  8. Database Settings.

    • Provide a database name or accept the default.
    • Configure table prefix if needed.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

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

  10. Install.

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