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# How to Install TextPattern from Softaculous

1.  Login to **cPanel** and click on **Softaculous App Installer** 

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2. On the left menu, click on **Textpattern**




3. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing.

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4. Click **Install**

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The default settings here should work for most purposes.

If you have multiple domains on one account, you can select where to install.




5. The next two boxes let you set the directory and database name which will be created upon installation.

You can set the **Site Name** and **Description** here. These can be changed later from the admin panel of the software.

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6. Enter the admin username, password and email. Also enter a Real Name that will be displayed and the admin's email.




7. Click **Install**.




8. After a moment, the software will be installed. You shall see the message **Congratulations! the software was installed successfully!**