How to Install October CMS

October CMS is a modern content management system built on the PHP-based Laravel framework. It can be installed using either a traditional MySQL database or a file-based SQLite database.

This guide will walk you through the installation process on a mybox hosting account.

Contents

• Downloading the Installer
• Uploading Files to the Server
• Running the Installation Wizard
• Configuring the Database
• Creating an Administrator Account
• Installing a Theme
• Accessing the Backend

Before You Begin

Before installing October CMS, make sure you have:

• Added a website in the Websites section of the mybox Panel.
• Created a blank website.
• Created a MySQL database if you plan to use MySQL.
• FTP access to your hosting account.

Step 1: Download the October CMS Installer

Visit the official October CMS website:

https://octobercms.com

Click:

Install October CMS

Then select:

Download Installer

A ZIP archive containing the installer will be downloaded to your computer.

Step 2: Upload the Installer Files

Extract the downloaded ZIP archive.

Next, connect to your hosting account using an FTP client such as:

• WinSCP
• FileZilla
• Cyberduck

Navigate to your website’s document root directory.

By default, this is:

public_html

Upload all extracted installer files to this directory.

Step 3: Launch the Installer

After uploading the files, open your website in a web browser using:

https://yourdomain.com/install.php

The October CMS installation wizard will start.

Step 4: Accept the License Agreement

The installer will verify the server environment and display the license agreement.

Review the information and click:

Agree & Continue

to proceed.

Step 5: Configure the Database

October CMS supports multiple database types.

Option A: MySQL

If you want to use a MySQL database, enter:

• Database Host
• Database Name
• Database Username
• Database Password

These values can be found in the mybox Panel when creating the database.

Option B: SQLite

If you prefer not to use MySQL, you can select:

SQLite

October CMS will create and manage a local file-based database automatically.

After selecting the desired database type and entering the required information, click:

Continue

Step 6: Create the Administrator Account

Enter the details for the first administrator account:

• Username
• Password
• Email address

These credentials will be used to access the October CMS administration panel.

Once completed, click:

Continue

Step 7: Choose a Starting Point

You now have several installation options.

Start from Scratch

Installs a clean October CMS installation without any sample content.

Start from a Theme

Installs a ready-made theme and sample content to help you get started quickly.

Use a Project ID

Allows you to install a project previously created through the October CMS platform.

For most users, selecting:

Start from a Theme

is the easiest option.

Step 8: Install a Theme

If you selected a theme installation, browse the available templates and choose the one that best suits your project.

Click:

Install

The installer will download and configure the selected theme automatically.

Step 9: Wait for Installation to Complete

October CMS will now:

• Install core files
• Configure the database
• Install selected themes and modules
• Create the administrator account

Depending on the selected theme and your connection speed, this process may take several minutes.

Step 10: Access the Website and Backend

Once installation is complete, the installer will display links to:

• Your website
• The administration panel

By default, the backend is available at:

https://yourdomain.com/backend

Use the administrator credentials created earlier to log in.

Important Security Step

After the installation is complete, October CMS may display a reminder to remove installer files.

For security reasons, delete any installation files that are no longer required.

This helps prevent unauthorized access to the installation wizard.

First Login

After logging in, you can begin configuring:

• Site settings
• Languages
• Themes
• Plugins
• User accounts
• Content pages

October CMS is now ready for use.

Summary

To install October CMS:

1. Download the installer from the official October CMS website.
2. Upload the extracted files to your website’s public_html directory.
3. Run install.php in your browser.
4. Configure either MySQL or SQLite.
5. Create an administrator account.
6. Choose a theme or start with a blank installation.
7. Complete the installation.
8. Access the administration panel at:

https://yourdomain.com/backend

After completing these steps, your October CMS website will be ready for customization and content creation.