What is a CMS and how to install it in cdmon

What is a CMS and how to install it in cdmon

Content Management Systems (CMS) are applications that are installed on hosting and serve as the basis for creating and managing websites in a simple way, without the need for advanced know-how.

What is a CMS?
A CMS (Content Management System) is a tool that allows users to create, manage and modify content on a website without programming knowledge. Among the most popular CMS is WordPress which is widely used to create blogs, online stores, personal portfolios, among other types of websites. WordPress is open source, which means that the community can update it and create apps for it for free.

Advantages of Using a CMS:
  • Ease of use:No advanced programming knowledge is required.
  • Extensible:Availability of numerous plugins and themes to customize and add functionalities.
  • Regular Updates: The community and developers are constantly improving and updating the software.
Importance of keeping CMS updated
Keeping your CMS and their extensions (plugins and themes) up to date is crucial to ensuring the security and performance of your website. Regular updates help bridge security gaps and improve CMS functionalities.

How to Install a CMS in cdmon
In cdmon, you can easily install several CMSs from the control panel. Here's how to do it step by step.

Step 1: Access the Apps screen
  • From your cdmon dashboard, access accommodation management.


  • From the menu, select the "Applications" option.

Step 2: Select the CMS to Install
  • Click the CMS you want to install. For example, WordPress
  • By clicking, you will access the selected CMS installer.
Step 3: Configure the Installation
  • If this is the first time you have installed the CMS, you will need to accept the policies of use of the application.
  • Choose the installation path:


  1. If you select the Root of hosting, will be installed in the /web folder and will be accessible directly from your primary domain.
  2. If you select a Custom folder, will be installed in a subfolder of /web, which is useful for installing multiple applications without affecting the main one.
Click "Start installation" to begin the process.
Step 4: Complete the installation
  • Once the installation is complete, you will be able to view the CMS access credentials in the installation history.
  • Use these credentials to access the CMS admin panel and start customizing your website.
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