What is Zikula?
Zikula is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) and web application framework. It provides a powerful platform for creating dynamic websites and applications. Zikula is modular, allowing developers to add custom features through modules. It is particularly suited for building community-driven websites, blogs, and online portals. With a rich ecosystem of modules and themes, Zikula is a flexible solution for developers and site owners looking to manage content efficiently.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install Zikula:
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 Zikula.
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/zikula), 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 Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Zikula 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 Zikula website later.
Step 8. 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.
