What is WonderCMS?
WonderCMS is a simple and lightweight content management system (CMS) that does not require a database. It is ideal for users who want a fast and minimalistic solution for creating websites. With a very user-friendly interface, WonderCMS is an open-source CMS that is easy to install and use.
Softaculous helps you install web applications very easily. Please, follow the steps below to install WonderCMS:
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 WonderCMS.
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/wondercms), 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:
- Admin Login URL: You can leave this as it is.
- Site Name: Enter the name of your website, such as WonderCMS.
Step 8. Under the Admin Account field, enter the following information:
- 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 WonderCMS website later.
Step 9. Advanced Options: Leave this section as is unless you want to change the database name or enable automated backups. Please note that frequent backups may consume a lot of disk space.
Finally, scroll down to the end of the page and click on Install.