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This article will explain how you deploy your Drupal website.

Prerequisites

• A web hosting account with cPanel access
• A domain name

Steps

Create a Database

• In cPanel, locate the “Databases” section and find the MySQL Database Wizard (or similar option depending on your host).
• Create a new database and a separate user with a strong password for this database.

Install Drupal (Using Softaculous)

• In cPanel, navigate to the “Software” section and find “Softaculous Apps Installer” (or similar option).
• Search for “Drupal” and click on “Install Now.”
• Choose the desired Drupal version (latest recommended for security). Select the installation protocol (http or https) and enter your domain name.
• Decide on the installation directory (usually leave blank for installation in the main directory).
• Fill in the database details created in step 1 (database name, user, and password).
• Configure the admin username, password, and email for your Drupal site.
• Review the installation details and click “Install.”

Manual Installation (Alternative):

• Download the latest Drupal core files from https://www.drupal.org/download.
• In cPanel, access the “File Manager.”
• Navigate to your desired installation directory (usually “public_html”).
• Upload the downloaded Drupal archive (zip file).
• Extract the archive contents into the directory.
• Delete the archive file itself.

Complete Drupal Installation

• Open your web browser and visit your domain name (e.g., [invalid URL removed]).
• You’ll be greeted by the Drupal installation wizard. Choose your preferred language and proceed.
• Select the “Standard” installation profile (recommended for most users) and continue.
• Enter the database details you created earlier (name, user, password).
• Drupal will perform the installation and display the login screen.

Login and Manage Your Drupal Site

• Use the admin username and password you created during installation to log in.
• You’ll now be in the Drupal administration dashboard where you can manage your website content, users, themes, and modules.

Additional Tips

• Consider using a strong security module for Drupal to protect your site from potential threats.
• Explore the vast selection of free and premium themes and modules available for Drupal to customise your website’s functionality and appearance.
• Refer to the official Drupal documentation for more advanced configuration options and troubleshooting guides: https://www.drupal.org/documentation

By following these steps, you should have a functional Drupal website set up on your cPanel hosting account. Remember to keep Drupal updated for the latest security patches and features.