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Website apps

Besides WordPress, web hosting can run many other open-source apps: content management systems, online stores, learning platforms, forums and file sharing. Start here to install and run them.

Guides in this topic

  • Choose a website app

    Compare WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, PrestaShop, OpenCart, Moodle, phpBB and Nextcloud, and learn the difference between one-click and manual installs.

  • Joomla

    Install Joomla on web hosting, set up Global Configuration, add extensions safely, and keep your Joomla site updated and backed up.

  • Drupal

    Install Drupal on web hosting, understand Composer-based projects, add modules and themes, and keep your Drupal site updated and backed up.

  • PrestaShop

    Install PrestaShop, secure the admin folder, set up payment and shipping modules, place test orders, and keep your store updated and backed up.

  • OpenCart

    Install OpenCart, remove the install folder, move the storage folder outside the web root, and set up payment and shipping extensions.

  • Moodle

    Install Moodle on your hosting, place the moodledata folder outside the web root, set up the required cron job, and keep Moodle updated and backed up.

  • phpBB

    Install phpBB forum software, remove the install folder, stop spam registrations, and keep your forum updated and backed up.

  • Nextcloud

    Install Nextcloud on your hosting, set up background jobs with cron, fix the security and setup warnings, and plan storage, updates and backups.