The purpose of this tutorial is to show you how to install a SugarCRM
application on your site via the Softaculous auto installer. One of
the great things about Softaculous is that it allows you to setup
applications really fast. You don't need to go through all steps
manually and with just several clicks you will have a fully functional
SugarCRM on your account.
First, you need to access your cPanel account and find the Softaculous icon which is under the "Software/Services" section.
The next step is to click on the Softaculous icon. You will be
redirected to a new page which is the auto installer's control panel.
From here you can install new applications, create backups, import
existing websites, etc. On the left side of the screen is the categories
menu. To proceed with the SugarCRM installation find the Project
Management section and click on it to expand . You will see a list of
applications that you can install. Find the SugarCRM link and click on
it, so that Softaculous will open the installation screen.
The newly loaded page provides a brief description of the SugarCRM
application and its features. You can also read a review about the
platform and rate it. Click on the blue "Install" button:
This is the most important step at which you need to provide more
details about the new SugarCRM installation. Some of the fields are
automatically filled by Softaculous for your convenience. However, we
strongly advise you to review the values of the following crucial
configuration parameters:
- In Directory: Please note that
by default Softaculous will install the SugarCRM application in the
root web folder and you will be able to access the website via your
domain name. If you prefer to install it in a subfolder, for example
"crm", enter its name in the "In Directory" field.
- Site
Name: This is the name of your website and by default it is set to
"SugarCRM". You can change it to something that better describes the
main purpose of your new website.
- Admin Username: By default this field is set to "admin", If you want you can change it to a different username.
- Admin
Password: Softaculous automatically generates a unique password for
your new website. Still, you can change the string in the field and type
a new password which you can remember more easily.
The last step is to scroll down to the end of the page and click on the "Install" button.
That's it! Your SugarCRM application is installed and ready to use. The
installer will redirect you to a new page where you will see your
Customer Relationship Management platform. You can now login through the
admin area and start managing your SugarCRM web site.