Joomla is one that you can use for . As a content management system, it offers everything you need to manage your posts and create new pages with ease. Today, it is considered one of the best out there. In this guide, we will show you two ways to how to install Joomla on your web server, manually and with an auto installer.
Install Joomla manually
First we will see the Joomla installation manual. To complete it, you will have to get your hands dirty and do a little extra work. In general, there are 5 simple steps that you must follow:
1. Create a MySQL database and a user
To get started, go to the hosting control panel and open the section Databases › MySQL Databases. Specify your database name, username and password as shown in the following example:
Be sure to write this down somewhere, as you’ll need to use it later.
2. Download the latest version of Joomla
Then get it for free from their website. To get the latest version, tap Download Joomla! and your request will be completed shortly.
3. Upload the Joomla archive and extract it
At this point, you will need to upload the zipped file to the root directory of your domain and extract it.
Using a file manager
Most hosting providers offer web-based file managers for daily tasks. Since Joomla doesn’t take up a lot of disk space, it’s the perfect tool for the job. To get started, go to the section Files › File Manager.
By default, it should appear in the directory public_html, which is the root folder of your domain. Then follow these instructions to upload the Joomla installation file to your account:
- Select the icon Upload files in the upper right corner.
- click on select files and find the file on your computer.
- Press the button Go up to start the process.
- Wait for the process to finish and you will see the File Manager interface once again.
Now, you should extract the contents of the compressed file by right clicking and selecting the function Extract. You can type a period in the displayed box to extract it directly to public_html.
Since the script contains many files, this operation may take a few more minutes to complete.
Using an FTP client
Alternatively, you can do it with an FTP client. To use it, you will need your Host IP, FTP username, password Y port. You can find them through Files › FTP Accounts in your control panel.
Within FTP Accounts you will see the following data:
and click the button Fast connection. Ideally, you’ll want to extract the content to your computer first, as FileZilla doesn’t have a feature to do this. Then drag and drop the files from your local storage to the directory public_html as it’s shown in the following:
Since there are many separate files, this can take 10-15 minutes to complete.
4. Make sure the Joomla files are in the root directory.
For Joomla to work through YourDomain.comall files should be placed in public_html. In case you did not type the period when extracting or uploading the whole directory, an additional folder will appear. You will have to access it and pass everything to public_html.
If you used our File Manager, you will need:
- Enter the additional directory.
- Select all files.
- Right click and select function Move.
- Specify destination as /public_html.
- Click on Move one more time to continue.
If you used a FileZilla FTP client, you should:
- Enter the additional folder.
- Select all the files it contains.
- Drag them to the parent directory (represented by a folder with a colon).
- Wait for the process to finish.
5. Run the Joomla installation
At this point, you can start with the installation of Joomla. Start by visiting your domain through any browser and make sure you have your MySQL host, user, database and password details nearby.
First of all, you will need to enter the name of your Joomla site, a description and set up an admin user.
Next is to enter the MySQL database details that we got in step 1. In most cases, the is localhostbut this may vary by provider.
In the last step, you will need to review your details and choose the additional modules (if you need them).
That is all! You have successfully installed Joomla CMS on your web hosting account. To start building your site, go to the administrative area located at YourDomain.com/administrator.
Install Joomla with an Auto-Installer
Alternatively, many hosting providers include automatic installers that you can use to install Joomla in a couple of minutes. You only need to specify a few details and the software will do the rest!
1. Access the Auto Installer
Open the hosting control panel and search Automatic Installer in the section Website.
2. Locate Joomla CMS
You should see a list of the most popular scripts first. Select Joomla from the list to continue.
3. Run the initial setup wizard
Complete the basic settings, such as the installation URL and language. Also, make sure to write the email, username and password of the administrator. Then click the green button Install.
That’s all you have to do to install Joomla on ! To start creating your site, go to the Joomla control panel at YourDomain.com/administrator and use the newly created admin credentials to login.
Troubleshooting Common Joomla Installation Errors
Sometimes errors can appear if some details were entered incorrectly. Here is a short list of the most frequent cases and brief explanations on how to fix them:
Error: Please confirm that you are the owner of this website
This issue can occur if you entered the wrong details multiple times. To fix it, go to the installation folder (public_html) and delete the automatically generated file.
Error: Could not connect to database
This message indicates that your MySQL database, username, or password is incorrect. Check if they match the values you created in step 1, or try resetting your password.
Error: MySQL database names and table names cannot start or end with spaces
This can happen if you accidentally put a space at the beginning or end of the database configuration. Check it and make sure to delete any extra space you find.
conclusion
By the end of this guide, you have learned two different ways to install Joomla on your web hosting account. You are also in a position to identify and fix the most common Joomla installation errors. For a more detailed explanation, consider taking a look at our .
Gustavo is passionate about creating websites. He focuses on the application of SEO strategies at for Spain and Latin America, as well as the creation of high-level content. When he is not applying new WordPress tricks you can find him playing the guitar, traveling or taking an online course.
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