How do I create a website using SitePad in cPanel?
SitePad is a powerful website builder that allows you to create a professional website with ease using a drag-and-drop editor. Follow the steps below to access and create your website using SitePad.
To start building your website with SitePad, follow these steps:
Log into cPanel:
Access cPanel using your credentials. (Refer to our article: How do I log into cPanel?)
Navigate to SitePad:
Scroll down to the Software section.
Click on SitePad Website Builder.
Launch SitePad:
Once SitePad opens, you will be ready to start creating your website by following the steps below.
Once inside SitePad, follow these steps to create your website:
Add a New Site:
Click on Add New Site to begin the setup.
Click Get Started:
Select Get Started to move on to the theme selection.
Select a Theme:
Browse through the available themes and pick one that matches your desired website style.
Click Select to choose the theme for your website.
Enter Site Details:
Provide the required Site Details, including the Domain and/or Directory where you want to install the new website.
Confirm these details before proceeding.
Proceed with Install:
Once you've entered the necessary details, click Proceed with Install to begin the setup of your new website.
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Start Customising:
After the installation is complete, you can click the link Click here to login into the site start editing to start customising your website content using the drag-and-drop editor. You will be taken to the page editor. To access the SitePad website admin panel, click Close in the top right corner.
Publish Your Website:
When you're satisfied with the design and content, click Update to make publish your changes..
Adding a new site with SitePad will overwrite your existing index.php file (if one exists). If you're just testing SitePad, we suggest installing the site in a separate directory to avoid affecting your main website.
For more detailed instructions and advanced features, check the official SitePad documentation on creating a website.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
How Do I Access SitePad in cPanel?
To start building your website with SitePad, follow these steps:
Log into cPanel:
Access cPanel using your credentials. (Refer to our article: How do I log into cPanel?)
Navigate to SitePad:
Scroll down to the Software section.
Click on SitePad Website Builder.
Launch SitePad:
Once SitePad opens, you will be ready to start creating your website by following the steps below.
How Do I Create a Website Using SitePad?
Once inside SitePad, follow these steps to create your website:
Add a New Site:
Click on Add New Site to begin the setup.
Click Get Started:
Select Get Started to move on to the theme selection.
Select a Theme:
Browse through the available themes and pick one that matches your desired website style.
Click Select to choose the theme for your website.
Enter Site Details:
Provide the required Site Details, including the Domain and/or Directory where you want to install the new website.
Confirm these details before proceeding.
Proceed with Install:
Once you've entered the necessary details, click Proceed with Install to begin the setup of your new website.
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Start Customising:
After the installation is complete, you can click the link Click here to login into the site start editing to start customising your website content using the drag-and-drop editor. You will be taken to the page editor. To access the SitePad website admin panel, click Close in the top right corner.
Publish Your Website:
When you're satisfied with the design and content, click Update to make publish your changes..
Adding a new site with SitePad will overwrite your existing index.php file (if one exists). If you're just testing SitePad, we suggest installing the site in a separate directory to avoid affecting your main website.
For more detailed instructions and advanced features, check the official SitePad documentation on creating a website.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our support team or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.
Updated on: 23/10/2024
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