One-click PrestaShop, OpenCart, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle and Laravel
Install PrestaShop, OpenCart, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle or Laravel in one click on HyperDC Linux hosting, with the database and scheduled jobs set up for you.
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Your Linux hosting service installs the most used PHP applications in one click: PrestaShop, OpenCart, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle and Laravel. WordPress has a guide of its own: install WordPress on Linux hosting. If you chose an application when you ordered, it is already installed when your service is ready.
Before you start
- Your domain points to the server; see first steps on Linux hosting.
- The site exists in Websites with a PHP version the application supports; see domains, PHP and .htaccess on Linux hosting.
Step 1: Start the installer
- Open Applications on your service page.
- Under Application catalogue, select Install next to the application.
Step 2: Fill in the form
- Choose the Website.
- Leave Folder empty to install at the root of the site, or enter one such as
shop. Files already in that folder may be replaced. - Fill in what the application asks for, such as the Site title, the Admin user, the Admin e-mail and the Admin password.
- Select Install. A new database is created for the application, and the installation shows Installing until it is done.
Verify: the state becomes Installed, and Open Site shows the application's start page.
What the installer sets up
| Application | Use it for |
|---|---|
| PrestaShop | An online shop |
| OpenCart | An online shop |
| Joomla | A website or portal |
| Drupal | A content-rich website |
| Moodle | Online courses |
| Laravel | Your own PHP application |
Besides the database and the files, the installer sets up the application's scheduled jobs, such as the schedulers of Joomla, Drupal, Moodle and Laravel, so they run from the server on time. They appear under Scheduled Tasks; see scheduled tasks on Linux hosting.
Rewrites in the applications' own .htaccess files work as they come, so friendly addresses work from the start.
Open and remove an application
The list under Installed applications has Open Site and Open Admin next to each installation. To remove one, select Remove, choose whether to Delete its files and Delete its database, then select Remove Application. This cannot be undone.
Next steps
- HTTPS for the new site: free SSL on Linux hosting.
- The databases the installer made: databases on Linux hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create a database first?
No. The installer creates a new database for the application and writes its details into the application's settings.
Which PHP version should the site use?
The newest one the application's current release supports. Set it under Websites, Settings, before you install.
Do the application's scheduled jobs run by themselves?
Yes. The installer sets up the jobs the application needs, such as Moodle's cron and Laravel's scheduler, so they run from the server and not on page loads.
Can I install into a folder, such as /shop?
Yes. Enter the folder in the form; the application then opens at example.com/shop.