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# 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.

### How Do I Access SitePad in cPanel?

To start building your website with SitePad, follow these steps:

1. **Log into cPanel**:
   * Access cPanel using your credentials. (Refer to our article: [How do I log into cPanel?](/en/article/how-do-i-log-into-cpanel-1wzhlku/))

2. **Navigate to SitePad**:
   * Scroll down to the **Software** section.
   * Click on **SitePad Website Builder**.

3. **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:

1. **Add a New Site**:
   * Click on **Add New Site** to begin the setup.

2. **Click Get Started**:
   * Select **Get Started** to move on to the theme selection.

3. **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.

4. **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.

5. **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.

6. **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.

7. **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.](https://sitepad.com/docs/getting-started/create-website/)

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If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact our [support team](https://my.elitehost.co.za/submitticket.php?step=2&deptid=14) or email helpdesk@elitehost.co.za.