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# How to Install Joomla with Softaculous

1. Login to your **cPanel account** and click on **Softaculous Apps Installer** as shown below.

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2. Click on 'Joomla' and the **Install** button.

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3. You are now inside Joomla description page. Click on ' **Install** '.

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4. Enter your new Joomla details accordingly. Please note that if you wish to install Joomla in your root domain i.e. www.yourdomain.com, then leave out the ' **In Directory** ' section. 

Press the ' **Install** ' button once you're finished.

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5. You shall see the ' **Congratulations, The Software Was Installed Successfully** '  message by the end of the installation.

Please take note of your Joomla administrative URL since you will need this login access to your Joomla admin page.


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