To install SmartSite CMS follow the following steps:

Upload Smartend CMS Files

1. Begin by uploading the SmartSite CMS project files to the root directory of your website. You can typically do this via an FTP client or your hosting control panel's file manager.
   
    

Create a Database

1. In your hosting control panel (such as cPanel), create a new database specifically for SmartSite CMS. Take note of the database name, username, and password as you’ll need these in the next step.
   
    

Run the Installation Wizard

1. Open your website in a browser to launch the installation wizard. The wizard will guide you through the setup process, including entering your database connection details. Follow each step carefully to complete the installation.
   
    

Log In to the Admin Dashboard

1. After installation complete, log in to the SmartSite CMS Admin Dashboard using the default administrator email and password:
   Email: admin@site.com
   Password: admin

Installing on a Subdomain or Subfolder

You can install SmartSite CMS on a subdomain without any issues. However, if you choose to install it in a subfolder, please note that the file manager functionality will not work correctly in this setup.