How to install Joomla manually on Plesk?

Joomla is open and free CMS(Content Management System) that is used to publish web content. It enables you to create influential web applications as well as to build websites. Sometimes you may get problems in installation of Joomla. Here are the steps of installing joomla manually on plesk :

Step 1: Download the Joomla installation file from the URL "http://www.joomla.org/download.html", by clicking on the “Download” button.

  

Step 2: You can upload this file through FTP or the control panel >> File Manager and unzip the file. or you can also upload the file to http docs folder of your account, When the installation is complete, the file script will appear on your website when you visit it: http://domainname.com

An alternate is creating a sub folder in your hosting account and upload the file in it. The Joomla installation will be accessible at:

http://domainname.com/subfolder

Step 3: Now you need to Create a MySQL database for Joomla. Kindly refer to this process given below for creating the SQL database : Control panel -> Databases -> MySQL Databases

Step 4: Now, Open the URL http://domainname.com in the internet browser and Select the language that you prefer and click on Next.

Step 6: This link will redirect you to the ‘Pre-installation Check” page and “License” page, then click on Next again.

Step 7: On the next page You will see the “Database Configuration” page, insert the MySQL database detail that you created in step 3rd. For the Host Name, you may check it in control panel MySQL database. After filling the details, click Next.

Step 8: At the “FTP Configuration” page, click “Next”.

Step 9: When you see the “Main Configuration” page, fill the asked details and click “Next”.

Note: If you are using Joomla for the first time, make sure that you install the sample data by clicking on – Install Default Sample Data

Step 10: Delete the installation folder by file manager or FTP, then click “Finish”. You will get installed joomla in your required path.

After Installation you can login in your Joomla admin panel by visiting the URL :

yourdomainname.com/ admin

Where you can manage all the Joomla blog and Customize your website as per your requirements.

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