Setting up your website with a 1-click module (CMS)

Objective

OVHcloud 1-click modules allow quick and easy website setups (without technical skills required). A 1-click module refers to an automated installation of a Content Management Ssystem (CMS). In this way, OVHcloud offers a simplified installation process for some of the most popular CMSs: WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, and PrestaShop.

This guide explains how to how to set up your website using an OVHcloud 1-click module.

Requirements

• You have access to the OVHcloud Control Panel.
• You have an OVHcloud web hosting plan that contains at least one database.
• Your OVHcloud web hosting uses a recent PHP version and a compatible runtime environment. You can check the status of the different versions on this page. If you need assistance with this, please refer to our guide, to change this configuration quickly.
• A configured .ovhconfig file must be present in the FTP root of your web hosting plan.
• If you want to install the 1-click module in an existing folder, this folder must be empty.
• The domain name (with subdomain if desired) that will be used for your website must be declared as a Multisite on your OVHcloud web hosting plan.

Instructions

Step 1: Decide on a CMS to use

With a CMS, you can build a website via an easy-to-use interface. Several types of CMS exist, some are designed to create an e-commerce website, others to set up a showcase website, a blog, etc. You can then configure a ready-to-use, customisable website structure (themes, extensions, text, etc.) to suit your needs.

Of all CMSs, OVHcloud offers 4 with its 1-click modules, which can be installed automatically.

Using this solution, you will need to choose from the 4 CMSs listed above. If you have already made your choice, continue reading the steps in this guide. Otherwise, please refer to our CMS comparison to make your choice.

If you would like to install a CMS that is not available as a 1-click modules, you can install it manually on your web hosting plan. This is provided that the CMS is compatible with our OVHcloud web hosting offers.

Step 2: Access the 1-click module manager

Log in to your OVHcloud Control Panel and select Web Cloud in the top navigation bar. Click Hosting plans, then choose the web hosting plan you would like to install a 1-click module on. Then click the 1-click modules tab.

You will find any 1-click modules already installed. You can manage your 1-click modules and install new ones.

Step 3: Add a 1-click module

In the 1-click modules tab of your hosting, click on the Add a module button.

In the window that pops up, choose the CMS you want to use, then select the domain name you want to set up your website with:

If your domain is not in the list, go to the Multisite tab to add it. See our guide Hosting multiple websites on your web hosting plan if required.

Once your domain has been correctly added, try adding a 1-click module again.

Once you have selected a CMS, choose between a fast or advanced installation:

• Quick installation (selected by default): OVHcloud installs the CMS, and provides you with your admin credentials via email on the OVHcloud contact email address. This is the easiest and fastest way to install a 1-click module.
• Advanced installation: It allows you to customise the configuration for the CMS installation. You will need to enter all of the information required for the CMS to work properly:
  • Login information for your database (server, username, port, password, etc.)
  • Installation path in your web hosting plan’s FTP storage space
  • CMS language
  • Administrator credentials (administrator name, password, email address, etc.)

Quick installation of a 1-click module

Choose the domain name for your CMS, verify the target directory that will appear automatically after you have chosen your domain name, then check that the Installation in advanced mode box has not been ticked. Then click the Install button.

Once the installation is complete, you will receive an email containing the login details for your CMS administrator interface (back office). Log in to the interface to customise your website.

Advanced installation of a 1-click module

To perform this installation method, ensure that the Installation in advanced mode box is ticked, then click Next:

Choose a database

Enter the information required to connect to your database.

There are several possibilities:

• The database has already been created on your web hosting plan: Select it from the Select the database dropdown menu, then enter the information requested.
• The database has not yet been created on your web hosting plan: Create your database included with your web hosting plan, go back to the Select the database drop-down menu and enter the information requested.
• The database is created on your Web Cloud Databases instance: In the Select the database dropdown menu, select Database aside from your web hosting and enter the requested information. The instance and web hosting plan must be hosted in the same data centre.
• The database is created on another OVHcloud web hosting plan: In the Select the database drop-down menu, select Database aside from your web hosting and enter the requested information. The database and web hosting plan must be hosted in the same data centre.

The remaining information requested for the database is as follows:

• Server address: Enter the name of your database server, included in the installation email and displayed in your OVHcloud Control Panel.

• Database name: this name was defined when the database was created in the OVHcloud Control Panel.

• Port: Use the number 3306 (the default port) for a database included with your web hosting plan. For a database on a Cloud Web Databases instance, see this guide.

• User name: It is identical to the database name if you are using a database included with your web hosting plan. For databases created on a Web Cloud Databases solution, please refer to the information in this guide.

• Password: It was sent to you by email when the database was created. You may have modified it in the meantime.

Once you have entered this information, click Next.

Configure the module

Enter the following information for the module configuration:

• Admin name or email address: The username you will use to log in to your CMS administration interface (back office).
• Password: The password you use to log in to your CMS admin interface.
• Domain: The domain name you would like to install your CMS with. If you need help with this, please refer to our guide on How to host multiple websites on your web hosting plan.
• Language: The language in which the CMS will be installed.
• Installation path: This is automatically entered when you select your domain name. You can complete it by entering subdirectories (for informed users).

Once you have entered this information, click Next:

Confirm the installation

Check the information displayed, then click on Confirm if everything is in order:

Step 4: Customise your website

The installation can take up to ten minutes.

Once it has finished, you will receive an email confirming that your CMS has been set up correctly. This email will prompt you to log in to your CMS admin interface. This way, you can edit your website’s appearance, and publish your first pieces of content on it.

If you need help with your CMS's features, please contact the publisher of the CMS you have installed. You will find documentation to support you in your project.

Go further

Choosing a CMS for building your website.

Hosting multiple websites on your web hosting plan.

Managing a database on a web hosting plan

Explore our Web Cloud Database solutions.

Managing your CMS.

Uninstalling your CMS.

If you would like to retain full control over how your CMS is installed, you can install a CMS manually on your OVHcloud web hosting plan.

For specialised services (SEO, development, etc.), contact OVHcloud partners.

If you would like assistance using and configuring your OVHcloud solutions, please refer to our support offers.

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