How to Install Drupal with Softaculous
Drupal is a robust CMS for complex sites. Softaculous removes the manual setup, installing Drupal with its database and admin account in one pass.
Step-by-step
- Open Software → Softaculous Apps Installer, find Drupal and click Install Now.
- Select https:// and your domain; leave the directory blank for a root install.
- Enter the site name and description.
- Create the admin account — username, strong password and email.
- Click Install and wait for confirmation with your site and admin links.
- Log in and select a theme to begin building. Check the PHP version meets Drupal's requirements.
💡 Good to know
- Drupal needs a current PHP version — set it under PHP version.
- Larger Drupal sites benefit from a higher PHP memory limit.
- Back up before running Drupal core updates.