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How to Install CMS Made Simple via Softaculous in cPanel

What is CMS Made Simple?
CMS Made Simple is an open-source content management system (CMS) designed to make it easy to create and manage websites. It offers a simple and intuitive interface, making it ideal for users who want to build and manage their website without needing advanced technical knowledge. With features like template-based design, customizable content, and an easy-to-use admin panel, CMS Made Simple allows for flexible website creation while maintaining a user-friendly experience.

Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install CMS Made Simple:

Step 1. Log in to your cPanel account.

Step 2. In the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
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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 CMS Made Simple.

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/cmsmadesimple), enter the directory name. Leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).

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Step 7. Under the Site Settings field, enter the following information:

  • Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as CMS Made Simple.

Step 8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:

  • Admin Username: Your new CMS Made Simple 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 these to access the admin area of your CMS Made Simple website later.

Step 9. Choose Language: You can choose the language for your CMS Made Simple installation. The default language is English.
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Step 10. 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.

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