Installing Beehive using Softaculous

Beehive is an open‑source forum software designed for building online communities. With Softaculous, you can install Beehive quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Beehive?

• Lightweight forum software with a simple interface.

• Supports themes, plugins, and multilingual communities.

• Ideal for discussion boards and online communities.

• Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Beehive

1. Log in to cPanel.

   • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. Search for Beehive.

   • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Beehive in the search box.

   • Or browse under Forums → Beehive.

3. Click Install.

   • The installation page will open.

4. Choose Protocol.

   • Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.

   • Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.

5. Choose Domain.

   • Select the domain where Beehive will be installed.

6. Set Directory.

   • Leave blank if you want Beehive installed at the root (e.g., example.com).

   • Enter a folder name (e.g., forum) if you want Beehive installed at example.com/forum.

7. Configure Forum Settings.

   • Site Name → Enter the title of your forum.

   • Site Description → Enter a tagline or description.

8. Set Admin Account.

   • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.

   • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).

   • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

9. Database Settings.

   • Provide a database name or accept the default.

   • Configure table prefix if needed.

10. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.

    • Enable email notifications for updates.

11. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.

    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Beehive login URL (e.g., example.com/admin).