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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installing Opensource-SocialNetwork using Softaculous

> Learn how to setup Opensource-SocialNetwork with 1-Click using Softaculous. Just follow our easy step-by-step Opensource-SocialNetwork install guide.

This article describes how to install the Opensource-SocialNetwork platform, also known as OSSN, using the Softaculous installer in cPanel.

<Note>
  This application is only available in Softaculous Premium. If you need further assistance, please open a ticket at [https://my.hosting.com](https://my.hosting.com).
</Note>

## Installing Opensource-SocialNetwork

You can have Opensource-SocialNetwork (OSSN) up and running on your web site in minutes by using the Softaculous application installer in cPanel.

To install OSSN using Softaculous, follow these steps:

1. Log in to cPanel.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you do not know how to log in to your cPanel account, please see [this article](/docs/accessing-cpanel).

2. On the **Tools** page, in the **Softaculous Apps Installer** section, click **Softaculous Apps Installer** (or any of the icons under **Scripts** or **Categories**).

3. In the **Search** text box, type `open source social network` and then press Enter.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > Alternatively, you can use the navigation pane on the left side. To do this, click **Social Networking** , and then click **Open Source Social Network** .

4. Click **Install**. The installation page appears.

5. In the **Choose Protocol** list box, select the protocol.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **https\://** or **https\://www** . If you do not have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **http\://** or **http\://www** .

6. In the **Choose Domain** list box, select the domain for installation, or accept the default value.

7. In the **In Directory** text box, type the directory where you want to install the application, or accept the default value.
   > 👍 Tip
   >
   > If you want your domain name to go directly to the application, make sure the **In Directory** text box is blank.

8. In the **Data Directory** text box, type the directory where you want to store application data, or accept the default value.

9. In the **Site Name** text box, type the site name. By default, the site name appears in the title bar of users' web browsers when they visit your site.

10. In the **Admin Username** text box, type the administrator username.

11. In the **Admin Password** text box, type the administrator password.
    > 🚧 Important
    >
    > Make sure that you choose a strong password! The Softaculous installer provides a ranking for your password's strength, and turns green when the password is strong. Alternatively, you can click the ![Random Password icon](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-softaculous-randompassword.gif) icon next to the **Admin Password** text box, and Softaculous generates a strong, random password for you.

12. In the **First Name** text box, type the administrator's first name, or accept the default value.

13. In the **Last Name** text box, type the administrator's last name, or accept the default value.

14. In the **Birth Date** text box, type the administrator's birthday in date-month-year ( *DD-MM-YYYY* ) format.

15. In the **Gender** list box, select the administrator's gender.

16. In the **Admin Email** text box, type the site administrator e-mail address.

17. Click the ![Advanced Options icon](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-softaculous-advancedoptions.gif) icon to expand **Advanced Options**.

18. In the **Database Name** text box, type the name of the database to create for the application, or accept the default value.

19. If you do not want to receive e-mail notifications when application updates are available, select the **Disable Update Notifications Emails** check box.
    > 🚧 Important
    >
    > We **strongly** recommend that you receive e-mail notifications when application updates are available. Keeping your site updated helps prevent unauthorized access attempts and data loss.

20. In the **Backup Location** list box, you can select a location to store application backups.

21. In the **Automated backups** list box, you can select whether or not Softaculous makes periodic backups of your application.

22. In the **Backup Rotation** list box, you can select how often Softaculous overwrites the oldest backup file with a new backup file.

23. To receive site configuration information after the installation is complete, type an e-mail address in the **Email installation details to** text box.

24. Review the installation options and settings, and then click **Install**. When installation is complete, Softaculous provides information about the application's configuration.

## More information

For more information about Opensource-SocialNetwork, please visit [https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org](https://www.opensource-socialnetwork.org).

## Related articles

* [How to manage your applications in Softaculous](/docs/manage-your-applications)