Softaculous Apps Installer can install hundreds of free apps on your website, including blogs, content management systems (CMS), forums, galleries and online stores.
cPanel › Software › Softaculous Apps Installer
- Log in to cPanel.
- In the Software section, click Softaculous Apps Installer.
- Find the app you want: use the search box, or browse categories such as Blogs, Portals/CMS or Forums.
- Click the app, then click Install.
- Choose the domain to install on. Leave In Directory empty to install on the main address, or enter a folder name such as
forum. - Fill in the site name and create the admin account. Use a strong password and avoid “admin” as the username.
- Click Install at the bottom of the page and wait for it to finish.
When it’s done you’ll see links to your new site and its admin area. You can update, back up or remove apps later from Softaculous’s Installations list.
Installing into a folder that already has a website in it can overwrite files. Choose an empty folder, or back up first.
Every app you install needs to be kept up to date. Remove apps you don’t use any more.
For WordPress specifically, see how to install WordPress.