What is SilverStripe?
SilverStripe is an open-source content management system (CMS) and framework that enables developers to build custom websites with ease. It features a powerful backend with a user-friendly interface, making it ideal for both developers and content editors. SilverStripe offers a flexible templating engine, robust security features, and a modular architecture that allows for customization and scalability.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install SilverStripe:
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 SilverStripe.
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/silverstripe), enter the directory name. Leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).
Step 7. Under the Site Settings field, enter the following information:
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as SilverStripe.
- Site Description: Your site description.
Step 8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Email: Your email address.
- Admin Password: Use a strong password.
Note: Copy the admin username and password to Notepad. You will need those to access the admin area of your SilverStripe website.
Step 9. Choose Language: You can choose the language for your SilverStripe installation. The default language is English.
Step 10. Advanced Options: Leave this section as is unless you want to change the database name or enable automated backups. Frequent backups may consume a lot of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install.
