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In this tutorial, we will show you how to Install Magento 2<\/strong> using Softaculous<\/em>. This saves time by allowing you to easily setup Magento web hosting<\/a> with just one click. We also have a helpful guide if you want to setup Magento manually<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

Installing Magento 2<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Log into cPanel.<\/li>\n
  2. \"Softaculous<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Click Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong> in the Software<\/em> section.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \"Magento<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Type \u2018magento<\/strong>\u2018 in the search field, then click the Magento<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \"Installing<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    You will then see an overview of Magento. Click the Install<\/strong> link.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. \"Magento<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Fill in the fields as needed. Below is a description of the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Choose the version you want to install<\/td>\nPlease select the version to install.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Choose Protocol<\/td>\nIf your site has SSL, then please choose the HTTPS protocol.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Choose Domain<\/td>\nPlease choose the domain to install the software.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    In Directory<\/td>\nThe directory is relative to your domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at https:\/\/mydomain\/dir\/ just type dir. To install only in https:\/\/mydomain\/ leave this empty.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CRON Job<\/td>\nThis script requires a CRON to work. Please specify the CRON timings. If you are unaware of it, leave it as it is!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admin Path<\/td>\nEnter a location for accessing the admin section of your site. If you enter \u2018admin123\u2019 you would access your admin Dashboard by navigating to: example.com\/admin123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sample Data<\/td>\nChoose if you want sample information installed in your Magento cart. This can be helpful when learning how to use Magento.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admin Username<\/td>\nEnter the username you want to use to log in to the Magento Dashboard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admin Password<\/td>\nEnter the password you want to use to log in to the Magento Dashbaord.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    First Name<\/td>\nEnter the first name of the Magento Administrator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Last Name<\/td>\nEnter the last name of the Magento Administrator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admin Email<\/td>\nEnter the email address of the Magento Administrator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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  6. \"Magento<\/a>\n
    <\/div>\n

    Click the Install<\/strong> button to setup Magento 2.<\/p>\n

    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0<\/p>\n

    Congratulations, now you know how to Install Magento 2<\/strong> using Softaculous<\/em>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In this tutorial, we will show you how to Install Magento 2 using Softaculous. This saves time by allowing you to easily setup Magento web hosting with just one click. We also have a helpful guide if you want to setup Magento manually. Installing Magento 2 Log into cPanel. 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