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Installing TinyWebGallery using Softaculous

TinyWebGallery is a powerful, open‑source photo gallery application written in PHP. It’s designed for managing and displaying images with features like albums, slideshows, and multilingual support. With Softaculous, you can install TinyWebGallery quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use TinyWebGallery?

Section titled “Why Use TinyWebGallery?”
  • Easy image gallery management with albums and slideshows.
  • Supports themes, plugins, and multilingual sites.
  • User management with permissions.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install TinyWebGallery

Section titled “Steps to Install TinyWebGallery”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for TinyWebGallery.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type TinyWebGallery in the search box.
    • Or browse under Image Galleries → TinyWebGallery.

  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 TinyWebGallery will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

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

  10. Install.

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