Installing Smarty using Softaculous

Smarty is a popular PHP template engine that helps separate application logic from presentation. With Softaculous, you can install Smarty quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Smarty?

• Simplifies template management by separating PHP code from HTML.

• Speeds up development with reusable templates.

• Supports caching for improved performance.

• Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Smarty

1. Log in to cPanel.

   • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. Search for Smarty.

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

   • Or browse under Frameworks → Smarty.

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 Smarty will be installed.

6. Set Directory.

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

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

7. Configure Admin Account (Optional).

   • Some frameworks don’t require admin credentials, but Softaculous may ask for a default user setup.

   • Provide username, password, and email if prompted.

8. Database Settings (Optional).

   • Smarty itself doesn’t require a database, but Softaculous may create one for tracking installation.

   • Accept the default or configure manually.

9. Advanced Options (Optional).

   • Configure automated backups and rotation.

   • Enable email notifications for updates.

10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.

    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Smarty installation URL (e.g., example.com/smarty).