How to Install Vanilla Forum via Softaculous in cPanel?

1. Log into your cPanel account.

2. In the "Software" section, click on "Softaculous App Installer" Icon.


3. cPanel will redirect you to the Softaculous Panel.

4. On the left side of your screen you should locate the "Forums" category. Click on it and then click on the "Vanilla" link that will appear.



5. Click on the "Install" button.



6. Fill the necessary field under the "Software Setup" field:

• Choose Protocol: You can leave this as it is.
  
• Choose Domain: If you don't have multiple domains, leave this as it is.
• In Directory: If you want to install this in a directory, for example example.com/forum, enter the directory name. Otherwise, leave this blank to install in your main domain example.com

7. Enter the following details under the "Site Settings" field:

• Site Name: Name of your Forum like "Your Domain Name - Gaming Forum"

• Admin Username: Your new Vanilla username (for security reason do not use the "Administrator" or the "Admin" username.)
• Admin Password: Use a strong password.
• Admin Email: Your e-mail address. (Useful for administrator account password reset, notification, etc)