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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

  1. Open Software → Softaculous Apps Installer, find Drupal and click Install Now.
  2. Select https:// and your domain; leave the directory blank for a root install.
  3. Enter the site name and description.
  4. Create the admin account — username, strong password and email.
  5. Click Install and wait for confirmation with your site and admin links.
  6. 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.