# How to install MediaWiki from Softaculous

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

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

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You can install MediaWiki on your hosting account in just a few steps using the Softaculous app installer in cPanel.

## Finding MediaWiki in Softaculous

1. Log in to cPanel and open **Softaculous Apps Installer**.
2. Search for **MediaWiki**, or browse to it in the Wiki category.
3. Click **MediaWiki** to open the overview page, where you can read more about the software.

![MediaWiki overview in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/ad/83/ad8343f320f7020c386110f69f9ca08eb1e966c0.png)

## Installing MediaWiki

1. Click the **Install** tab.
2. Under **Software Setup**, choose the domain you want to install MediaWiki on. If you have multiple domains on the account, select the correct one from the dropdown.
3. Enter a directory in the **In Directory** field, or leave it blank to install at the domain root. The directory must not already exist on the server.
4. Enter a name for the database. This database must not already exist on the server.

![Softaculous installation settings](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/e2/60/e2604d12956681faf8603a2988746f6564119f7b.png)

5. Under **Site Settings**, fill in the following:
   - **Wiki Name** - the name displayed across your wiki.
   - **Admin Email** - used for admin notifications and password resets.

:::tip
Both the wiki name and admin email can be changed later from within the MediaWiki admin panel.
:::

![Site config fields in Softaculous](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/0c/ce/0cceb3d33855be6b07b0731e9a5cab2e96258883.png)

6. Enter your chosen **Admin Username** and **Admin Password**. Keep these somewhere safe.
7. Leave the remaining options at their defaults unless you have a specific reason to change them.
8. Click **Install**.

Softaculous will take a moment to complete the installation.

## Accessing your new wiki

Once the installation finishes, Softaculous shows a confirmation screen with a link to your new site.

![Softaculous installation complete](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/bf/41/bf41507b5b10553d1b156f7538376b1c0a6f1b1a.png)

Click the link to open your wiki - it is ready to use straight away.

![Newly installed MediaWiki site](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/1f/56/1f568183d8ff41ffa2e3747022db771722e861ac.png)

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