Today we are going to show you how you can easily install Joomla 1.6 CMS software on your hosting. The current version of Joomla was released few months ago and we thought that it would useful to create a small tutorial for our readers to simplify the process of installing this software. So, let’s get it on, ladies and gentlemen! Also please take a look at another Joomla 1.6 tutorial from our friends on Template Monster Blog – How to Install a Template in Joomla 1.6 with Dump Files.
Check system requirements
Download Joomla 1.6 installation file
Upload and Extract installation files to your Server
Installation screen for Joomla 1.6
Open a new tab or a window and type the path to a directory where you have your Joomla installation files extracted.
Choose Language
Pre-Installation Check
Carefully check all items of the list and make sure that all of them are marked as yes. Otherwise you may have to take actions to correct them (if certain item is not supported it is marked as No).
GNU GPL License
Carefully read the text of the license agreement if you haven’t seen it before and click “next” to continue the installation process.
Database Information
Here you’ll have to insert the information about database type, you hostname and password and of course database name, as well as choose the table prefix. If you haven’t created a database at your hosting than you should do that. Rookies should look for some tutorials at their hosting provider’s website concerning database setup. In general there are few simple steps:
- create a database;
- create database user;
- assign database user to this very database;
- give permission to the user
FTP Configuration
This step is optional and you can skip it if you wish. But remember that FTP is an important part of any website’s maintenance and it would be better to read some additional information or contact the experienced webmaster to learn more about it before skipping this step.
Main Configuration
Here you’ll fill out the fields with Admin’s username, email and password (please be sure that you’ll take some custom username to be more secure, “admin” and “administrator” are the first options the hackers will try when attempting to hack your website).
Completely Remove Installation Folder
By deleting the installation folder you are finishing the process of installation. Right after that you can login to your admin account and start using Joomla 1.6 CMS for managing your website.
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That’s all for now folks! Now that you have Joomla CMS installed on your hosting it’s time to get one of the premium Joomla templates to use for your Joomla website. We sincerely hope that our small tutorial will be highly informative and useful for you. Stay in touch and don’t forget to give us some social media love here!
