How to Install Joomla Using Softaculous in cPanel

How to Install Joomla Using Softaculous in cPanel?

Joomla is a powerful, flexible open-source CMS used for building websites, blogs, e-commerce stores, and web applications. SKPHost includes Softaculous for one-click Joomla installation.

Before You Begin

• Your domain must point to SKPHost nameservers.
• Your hosting plan must support PHP 8.0+ and MySQL.

Steps to Install Joomla

1. Login to cPanel → Software → Softaculous Apps Installer.
2. Search for Joomla or find it under the Portal/CMS category.
3. Click Install Now.
4. Configure the installation:
   • Choose Protocol: https://
   • Choose Domain: Select your domain.
   • In Directory: Leave blank for root installation.
   • Site Name: Your website name.
   • Admin Username/Password/Email: Set your admin credentials.
   • Database: Leave on auto (Softaculous creates it automatically).
5. Click Install.

Joomla will be installed within seconds. You will receive links to your site and admin panel (yourdomain.com/administrator).

First Steps After Installation

• Login to the Joomla backend at yourdomain.com/administrator.
• Install a template from the Joomla Extensions Directory.
• Enable a security extension like Admin Tools.
• Configure SEF (Search Engine Friendly) URLs in Global Configuration.

If you continue to face issues, please open a create a request.