To Install Drupal using the Softaculous script installer:
1. Log in to your cPanel control panel.
2. Select 'Softaculous' from the 'Software / Services' section.
3. Find the section in Softaculous called 'Portals/CMS' and select 'Drupal'. A Drupal information page will load on the right portion of the screen.
4. An install option can be found in the top right hand of the Drupal information page.
5. How to fill out the installation form:
SOFTWARE SETUP
A. Choose Protocol - This option allows you to choose the protocol that shows on the address bar of individual's browsers.
B. Choose Domain - This drop down menu includes all domain names and sub-domain names that are on the account. Choose from this drop down menu the domain name where you wish to install Drupal.
C. In Directory - This is the option to choose the directory where Drupal will be installed. For example, to have Drupal installed in a folder called 'dir', type dir in the text box. To have Drupal installed only on the domain, leave the field blank.
D. Database Name - This option allows you to choose the name of the Drupal database. Default content will be included in this, you may leave it as this content or rename it.
Password : Type in a password you will use to access your Drupal Administrator Dashboard. This password is very important to remember. If you lose this password, you will have to reinstall Drupal.
SITE SETTINGS
A. Site Name - This option allows you to type in the name of your site.
DATABASE SETTINGS
A. Table Prefix - This option allows you to change the prefix of your table. This settings is for more advanced users and it is advisable to leave it as-is.
ADMIN ACCOUNT
A. Admin Username - This is where the Drupal administrative username is selected. Drupal is managed through a separate control panel, this information will be used to access that control panel.
B. Admin Password - This is where the Drupal password is selected. It is used in conjunction with the username above to access the Drupal control panel.
C. Admin E-mail - This address will be used should the Drupal login information be lost.
E-mail installation details to (optional): Fill this box with the e-mail address where you would like detailed information regarding the installation sent.
After filling out all fields hit the "Install" button and Softaculous will automatically install Drupal with the specifications provided.
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