What is FlatPress?
FlatPress is a lightweight, flat-file blogging platform that doesn’t require a database to function. It’s perfect for users who want a simple, easy-to-maintain blog without the overhead of MySQL or other database systems. FlatPress stores everything in text files and is highly customisable through themes and plugins.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please follow the steps below to install FlatPress:
Step 1. Log in to your cPanel account.
Step 2. In the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
Step 3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous interface.
Step 4. On the left-hand side, locate the Blogs category. Click on it and then select FlatPress.
Step 5. Click on Install.
Step 6. Under the Software Setup section:
- Choose Installation URL: Select the domain and protocol you want to install FlatPress under. If you want it in a subfolder (e.g., example.com/blog), enter that directory in the "In Directory" field. Leave blank to install to the root.
Step 7. Under the Admin Account section:
- Admin Username: Choose a unique username (avoid using “admin” for security reasons).
- Admin Password: Choose a strong password.
- Admin Email: Provide your email address for admin notifications and recovery.
Note: Save your admin username and password securely. You will need them to log in to your FlatPress dashboard.
Step 8. Advanced Options: These settings can be left as-is unless you want to rename your installation folder or configure automated backups. Be aware that backups consume disk space.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Install to complete the setup.
