# How to install Joomla from Softaculous

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

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

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Softaculous makes it straightforward to install Joomla on your hosting account without any manual file uploads or database setup.

## Finding Joomla in Softaculous

1. Log in to cPanel and open **Softaculous Apps Installer**.
2. Scroll through the menu or use the search bar to find Joomla.
3. Click **Joomla** from the list.

![Joomla listed in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/9e/68/9e6806161bde97670f68b3ff7762df2aa9969863.png)

You will land on the Joomla overview page, where you can read more about the software before proceeding.

![Joomla overview page in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/9e/68/9e6806161bde97670f68b3ff7762df2aa9969863.png)

## Installing Joomla

1. Click the **Install** tab.
2. Under **Software Setup**, choose the domain you want to install Joomla on. If you have multiple domains on the account, select the correct one from the dropdown.
3. Enter a subdirectory in the **In Directory** field if you want Joomla in a subfolder (for example, `blog`). Leave it blank to install at the root of the domain.
4. The installer will suggest a database name - leave the default unless you have a specific reason to change it, and make sure neither the directory nor the database already exists on the server.

![Softaculous installation settings for Joomla](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/19/f2/19f208953d17fca71ee260d0af48b0144a19edd3.png)

5. Under **Site Settings**, enter a **Site Name** and a brief **Description**. You can update both of these later from the Joomla admin panel.

![Joomla site settings in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e2/c9/e2c94c053cde937aefcdbbedd5911e191f3fd5c4.png)

6. Set your admin **Username**, **Password**, **Full Name**, and **Admin Email**. Choose a strong, unique password.

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The default settings for the remaining options are suitable for most installations. You only need to change them if you have specific requirements.
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7. Click **Install**.

Softaculous will install Joomla in a few moments.

## Accessing your new site

Once the installation is complete, Softaculous displays links to your new site and its admin panel. Click the site link to confirm everything is working.

![Softaculous installation complete screen](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/83/0a/830a7c4d92c7b22513b0e7f6827ed208858e4606.png)


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