Installing Kohana using Softaculous

Kohana is an elegant, open‑source PHP framework designed for building web applications. With Softaculous, you can install Kohana quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Kohana?

• Lightweight and secure PHP framework.
• Follows the MVC (Model‑View‑Controller) design pattern.
• Easy to extend and customize.
• Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Kohana

1. Log in to cPanel.

   • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. Search for Kohana.

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

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 Kohana will be installed.

6. Set Directory.

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

7. Configure Admin Account.

   • 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 Kohana.

10. Install.

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

Note

• Kohana installation via Softaculous is available in Softaculous Premium.
• Always use a strong admin password.
• Keep Kohana updated to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Consider enabling automatic backups for added protection.
• If you want your domain to go directly to Kohana, leave the In Directory field blank.