Overview

Drupal is a free and open source content management system (CMS) written in PHP and distributed under the GNU General Public License. This article will show you how to install Drupal using the 1-Click Applications tool in the AccountCenter.

Instructions

1. Log into your AccountCenter.
2. Click on your primary domain.
3. Click on 1-Click Applications, see Figure 1 below:

   
   Figure 1: The 1-Click tool is available in your (gs) Grid-Service Control Panel.

4. Click on Add New Application, see Figure 2:

   
   Figure 2: Click this button to begin.

5. Click on Start for the Drupal Application, see Figure 3:

   
   Figure 3: Click to begin your installation.

6. Setup your Installation Parameters:

   
   Figure 4: Enter your domain specifics.

   • Application URL: Choose the exact URL of the domain you wish to use with Drupal.
   • Database configuration: Choose new... database from the dropdown menu and create a new custom database name.
   • Database table prefix: Specify the database prefix for this application.
7. Click the install button to continue with the installation.
8. Click on Finish once the installation is complete.
9. At this point, you are now using the Drupal installer. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Can I use the 1-Click for an alternate domain?

Absolutely. When you get to Step 6, enter the URL for your alternate domain instead of the primary domain.

Resources

• http://drupal.org/
• Drupal Documentation
• Drupal Support