What is Concrete CMS?
Concrete CMS is an open-source content management system (CMS) that provides an easy-to-use platform for building and managing websites. It offers an intuitive user interface and drag-and-drop features for users of all skill levels. Concrete CMS is highly extensible, offering numerous add-ons and themes, making it a versatile platform for creating anything from small blogs to large-scale business websites. It also supports features like content versioning, user permissions, and SEO optimization tools.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install Concrete CMS:
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 side, locate the Portal/CMS category. Click on it and then select Concrete CMS.
Step 5. Click on Install.
Step 6. Fill in the necessary fields under the Software Setup section:
- Choose Installation URL: Choose the appropriate protocol/domain. If you want to install this in a subdirectory (e.g., example.com/concrete), enter the directory name. Leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).
- Choose the version you want to install: You can leave this as it is.
Step 7. Under the Site Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as Concrete CMS.
- Sample Data: You can leave this as it is.
Step 8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Concrete CMS username (for security reasons, avoid using "administrator" or "admin").
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
- Admin Email: Your email address.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your Concrete CMS website later.
Step 9. Advanced Options: Leave this section as is unless you want to change the database name or enable automated backups. Note that frequent backups may consume a significant amount of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install.
