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Installing WikkaWiki using Softaculous

WikkaWiki is a lightweight, flexible, and easy‑to‑use wiki engine written in PHP. It’s designed for collaborative editing, extensibility, and speed. With Softaculous, you can install WikkaWiki quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use WikkaWiki?

Section titled “Why Use WikkaWiki?”
  • Lightweight and fast wiki engine.
  • Supports plugins, themes, and extensions.
  • Ideal for collaborative documentation and knowledge bases.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install WikkaWiki

Section titled “Steps to Install WikkaWiki”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for WikkaWiki.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type WikkaWiki in the search box.
    • Or browse under Wikis → WikkaWiki.

  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 WikkaWiki will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Wiki Settings.

    • Site Name → Enter the title of your wiki.
    • 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 WikkaWiki.

  10. Install.

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