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Installing XOOPS using Softaculous

XOOPS (eXtensible Object Oriented Portal System) is a free, open‑source content management system (CMS) written in PHP. It’s modular, flexible, and ideal for building dynamic community websites, blogs, and business portals. With Softaculous, you can install XOOPS quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use XOOPS?

Section titled “Why Use XOOPS?”
  • Modular CMS with extensive plugin support.
  • User management, themes, and multilingual capabilities.
  • Ideal for community portals, intranets, and dynamic websites.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install XOOPS

Section titled “Steps to Install XOOPS”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for XOOPS.

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

  3. Click Install.

    • The XOOPS 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 XOOPS will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Site Settings.

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

  8. Set Admin Account.

    • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
    • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter).
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

  9. Database Settings.

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

  10. Advanced Options (Optional).

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

  11. Install.

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