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Installing Drupal Using WebNow Control Panel

Installing Drupal using the WebNow Control Panel is straightforward with the Quick Install feature. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to WebNow Control Panel

  • Access your WebNow Control Panel by navigating to https://hostX.webnow.co:8083 in your web browser. Replace hostX with your WebNow Host server.
  • Log in with your admin username and password.

2. Create a New Web Domain (If Needed)

  • Navigate to the Web section in the WebNow dashboard.
  • Click on Add Domain.
  • Enter your domain name and click Save.

3. Use the Quick Install App Button

  • Go to the Web section and find your domain in the list.
  • Click on the domain to open its management options.
  • Look for the Quick Install App button, typically located at the top right of the domain's management page.
  • Click on Quick Install App and select Drupal from the list of available applications.

4. Configure Drupal Installation

  • A new window will appear with options for configuring your Drupal installation.
  • Choose the desired version of Drupal (if options are available).
  • Enter your Admin Username, Admin Password, Admin Email, Site Name, and Site Slogan.
  • WebNow will automatically create a new database for Drupal. You can also specify a custom database name if needed.
  • Once all the details are filled out, click Install.

5. Complete the Installation

  • WebNow will handle the installation process, including setting up the database and configuring the necessary files.
  • Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message with the details of your Drupal site.
  • You can now visit your domain (e.g., https://your-domain.com/user/login) to log in to your new Drupal site using the admin credentials you provided during the setup.

6. Additional Configuration (Optional)

  • You may want to set up an SSL certificate for your site via the SSL section in WebNow.
  • Customize your Drupal site by installing modules, choosing themes, and configuring settings.

That's it! With the Quick Install App button, setting up Drupal using the WebNow Control Panel is quick and easy, allowing you to get your site up and running in no time.