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Installing DokuWiki with Softaculous

Softaculous enables one-click installations of DokuWiki through cPanel. DokuWiki is a flat-file wiki that requires no database.

  1. Log in to your hosting account’s cPanel and use the search bar to find “Softaculous” or navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer under the Software section

    Softaculous search in cPanel

  2. Click the Softaculous Apps Installer icon that appears. You will be redirected to the Softaculous interface.

  3. You can use the search bar to find “DokuWiki”.

    DokuWiki in Softaculous

  4. You will be presented with your installation options, including your installation URL. DokuWiki Install Options

    1. Set Protocol to https:// for a secure environment.
    2. Set domain to your desired domain.
    3. Set Install Directory to the path where you want to install DokuWiki (e.g., wiki). If you wish for DokuWiki to load on your main domain, leave the directory blank.
  5. Scroll down and you will have the option to configure your wiki settings and login credentials.

    1. Set the wiki name.
    2. Set the admin username, password, real name, and email. We recommend using a strong, unique password.
  6. The installation should only take two to three minutes to complete. Once completed, you will see a page showing the message “Congratulations, the software was installed successfully”.

DokuWiki requires PHP 7.4 or higher. You can switch your PHP version in cPanel under the “Select PHP Version” section.

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