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How to install CMS Made Simple with Softaculous

This guide shows you how to set up CMS Made Simple on your hosting account in a few clicks.

CMS and Apps2 min read16 steps9 screenshots

What are CMS Made Simple and Softaculous?

A CMS (content management system) is software that lets you build and change a website from your browser. CMS Made Simple is a light and easy one, often used for small business sites.

Softaculous is an app installer. It is like an app store for your hosting. It downloads the software and sets up the database for you. If you do not see Softaculous in your control panel, ask Hostvento support whether it is on your plan.

Steps

  1. Log in to your hosting control panel. Your login is in your welcome email. You can also start from the client area at https://secure.hostvento.com/clientarea.php.
  2. Find Softaculous Apps Installer and click it.
    cPanel Softaculous Apps Installer
  3. In the search box, type CMS Made Simple.
    Softaculous Portals CMS
  4. Click the result.
  5. Click Install Now.
    CMS Made Simple Install Now
  6. Under Choose Protocol, pick https:// if your site has an SSL certificate. SSL makes the connection private. Otherwise pick http://.
  7. Under Choose Domain, select your website name.
  8. In In Directory, leave the box empty to install on the main address. Type a folder name, like cms, to use a sub-folder.
    CMS Made Simple Software Setup
  9. Type your Site Name and a short Site Description.
    CMS Made Simple Site Settings
  10. Under Admin Account, choose an admin username and a strong password. Type your email address. Write them down in a safe place.
  11. Pick a language.
  12. Scroll down and click Install.
  13. Wait for the bar to finish. You see links to your new site and its admin area.
Warning: Installing into a folder that has a live website can overwrite files. Take a backup first.

Log in to the admin area

  1. Click the admin link Softaculous shows. Or type your site address followed by /admin.
    CMS Made Simple Admin Account
    CMS Made Simple Language
  2. Type your admin username and password.
    CMS Made Simple Advanced Options
  3. Click Submit.

You now see the admin panel, where you add pages, change the design and manage users.

Tip: Softaculous can make backups of your app and tell you when updates are ready. Look in its settings for these options.

Quick recap

  • Softaculous installs apps for you.
  • Search for CMS Made Simple and click Install Now.
    CMS Made Simple Database
  • Choose the domain, folder and admin details.
  • Click Install.
  • Log in at /admin on your site.