What is Kirby?
Kirby is a flexible and powerful content management system (CMS) that enables you to create custom websites with ease. It is designed for developers who prefer simplicity, offering robust tools for building websites that are both scalable and highly customizable. Kirby's file-based architecture allows for flexibility in organizing content without relying on a database, making it an ideal choice for developers who want full control over their websites.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install Kirby:
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 Kirby.
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/kirby), enter the directory name. Leave it blank to install in the root directory (e.g., example.com).
Step 7. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- Admin Username: Your new Kirby 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 Kirby website later.
Step 8. Choose Language: You can choose the language for your Kirby installation. The default language is English.
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.
