How to Install MyBB via Softaculous?

Today, in this tutorial, we will go through the detailed procedure to install MyBB via Softaculous.

• Login to cPanel and go inside Software section.
• You can also search for softaculous in search bar and navigate to Softaculous Apps Installer in Software section.

  

• On the next page, scroll down to Forums section and select MyBB.
• Click over Install Now and proceed to install MyBB via Softaculous in cPanel.

  

• You will be directed to the next page. Fill-up the required credentials to set up the installation.
• In Software Setup section,  Choose Installation URL, choose the URL to install the software.
  1. Choose Protocol: Select protocol for your website URL from the drop down.
  2. Choose Domain: Select the domain for you want to install MyBB. (If you have multiple domains, then select the one from the drop down list).
  3. In Directory: Enter the directory name in which you want to install all the files and directories of MyBB. (If you leave this box blank it will install in your domain directory).
• In Board Settings,
  1. Board Name: Enter the name of your forum that will appear on your website.
  2. Site Description: Write in brief about your forum.
  3. Board Email: Enter a valid email for the forum.

     

• In Admin Account,
  1. Admin Username: Enter the username which you will use to access your admin panel.
  2. Admin Password: Generate a strong password to login to your admin panel.
  3. Admin Email: Enter the email where you will receive all your updates.
• Scroll down to Choose Language from the drop down and then Advanced Options to set up database details.

  

• Click over Install and complete the Installation. As the installation gets completed, you will receive a message.

  

You will get Installation and Administrative URL. Steps to login to Admin Control Panel is given as well.

• Now, click over installation URL and you will be directed to front page of the forum.

  

• With Administrative URL, you will be directed to Admin Login Page. Enter the credentials that you set up while installation.

  

• You will be directed to Admin Dashboard of MyBB.

  

That’s It !

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