# How to install Drupal from Softaculous

> Install Drupal on your hosting account quickly using the Softaculous app installer in cPanel.

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/softaculous/how-to-install-drupal-from-softaculous
Updated: 2026-06-09

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Drupal is a popular open-source content management system. You can install it in a few clicks using the Softaculous app installer in cPanel.

## Finding Drupal in Softaculous

Drupal is listed under the **CMS** group in the Softaculous menu. Scroll down to that section and click **Drupal**.

![Drupal in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/25/6a/256ad86a290dd9a515d85122dc09185a72b4822c.png)

The overview page shows you information about the software, including the current version and ratings, before you commit to installing.

## Installing Drupal

1. Click **Install Now** on the Drupal overview page.
2. Under **Software Setup**, choose the domain you want to install Drupal on. If you have multiple domains on your account, use the dropdown to select the correct one.

   ![Domain and directory selection](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/85/a1/85a1e6f7ce40ed13a10e7373dc8515fe2e955645.png)

3. Set the **In Directory** field if you want Drupal installed in a subdirectory (for example, `blog`). Leave it blank to install at the root of the domain.
4. The database name is generated automatically - you can leave the default unless you have a specific reason to change it.
5. Scroll down to **Site Settings** and enter your **Site Name**. You can change this later from the Drupal admin panel.

   ![Site name and admin credentials](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/69/9a/699aa16c90bb9ed693acdd2b5b51b5142e11a17c.png)

6. Enter your chosen admin **Username**, **Password**, and **Email address**.

:::tip
Use a strong, unique password for the admin account. Softaculous can generate one for you.
:::

7. Click **Install** at the bottom of the page.

Softaculous will set up the files and database automatically. This usually takes under a minute.

## Accessing your new Drupal site

Once the installation is complete, Softaculous shows you two links - one to the front end of your site and one to the admin panel. Click the admin panel link to log in and start configuring your site.

![Installation complete screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/6b/86/6b862c7785f239195a77d2fea22a447c63126afe.png)

You can also find these links at any time by returning to Softaculous and clicking **All Installations**.

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