How to Install Xoops

Xoops is another CMS or content management system that is fairly easy to use and install. If you want to put Xoops on your site but you don’t know how to do it or where to start, the following guide could help you:

1. Download the Xoops archived package. Go to the Xoops website to obtain the files. Extract the files in a folder in your computer.

2. Upload the entire folder containing the Xoops files in your hosting server. You can use FTP for this.

3. Open a web browser and access the Xoop installation screen by typing this address: http://www.yourdomain.com/htdocs

4. A welcome screen should open. Click next.

5. The next screen is an info page. Go over it and click next.

6. Xoops will begin to check files and permissions. If there are no errors, click next.

7. The next screen is the general configuration screen. You need to supply all the information required. The important info needed on this page pertains to your MySQL database. Please secure this information before starting install. You might have to setup a MySQL database first before proceeding. When done, click next.

8. The next screen is the confirmation screen. If you can print the data that appears, do so. Else, save the page and store it in your computer. You might need them later on. Click Next.

9. The settings will be saved. When done, click next.

10. The next screen will show the physical path and URL used by the Xoops configuration in your website. Again, take note of the information before clicking next.

11. The database settings are being confirmed. If all are good, click next.

13. The database is being tested for connection. When successful, click next.

14. The tables will be updated. Click next.

15. You’ll be asked of the admin name, email, and password. Set your login credentials and remember them. Click next.

That’s it! Your Xoops website is now up and running.