Installing Nibbleblog Manually

Nibbleblog is a fast, streamlined blogging application designed exclusively for creating blogs. While Softaculous can automate installation, you may sometimes need to install it manually — for example, if you want a specific version or are working on an unmanaged server.

Why Install Nibbleblog Manually?

• Greater control over version selection.

• Works on unmanaged servers without cPanel/Softaculous.

• Lightweight and optimized for blogging.

Steps to Install Nibbleblog Manually

1. Download Nibbleblog.

   • Visit http://www.nibbleblog.com/.

   • Click Download and save the latest stable .zip file to your computer.

2. Extract Files.

   • Unzip the downloaded package locally.

   • The extracted folder will be named something like nibbleblog-v4.0.5.

3. Upload Files to Your Hosting Account.

   • Use FTP or File Manager in cPanel to upload the contents of the extracted folder.

   • Place them in the public_html directory if you want Nibbleblog at the root (e.g., example.com).

   • Alternatively, upload to a subdirectory (e.g., example.com/blog).

4. Run the Installer.

   • In your browser, go to the installation URL:

     • If installed in root → http://example.com

     • If installed in a subdirectory → http://example.com/blog

   • The Welcome to Nibbleblog page will appear.

5. Configure Blog Settings.

   • Select your preferred language.

   • Enter a Blog Title (appears in the browser title bar).

   • Enter a Blog Slogan (appears alongside the title).

   • Create an Administrator Username and Password.

   • Enter the Administrator Email Address.

6. Complete Installation.

   • Click Install.

   • The Installation Complete page will appear.

   • Use the provided URLs to visit your site or log in to the admin panel.