Installing your first application

The easiest way to build a site with CreateFSU is with web applications. CreateFSU uses Installatron to install and manage applications. By default, when you use Installatron, the application you add will be automatically upgraded whenever a new version is available (and a backup will be kept, just in case).

1. To get started you’ll need to login to your control panel by going to https://create.fsu.edu/dashboard/.
2. Here you’ll log in with your FSUID. If you’re already logged on through FSU’s central authentication system, you may bypass the login screen.
3. Once logged in you’ll be on the homepage of your control panel (cPanel). The first section of the CPanel interface should read Applications. Within this section, you will see a link to All Applications which you should click.
4. A listing of all of the applications you can install by default in Installatron will appear. Navigate to the one you want to install, and click the icon.
5. After clicking the icon, a page will appear with information about the application, links to resources, and a link to install it.
6. Click Install this application when you are ready.
7. A page will appear with a number of settings you can choose/change. The image below shows these settings; here is a rundown of them:

• • Location: You’ll need to choose where to install your new application. You can install it at the root of your domain or in a subdomain (which you need to set up first). In addition, you can place your application in a folder (in either your root domain or a subdomain)
  • Version Information: You can choose a version of the application. Generally, we recommend choosing the default version. It is likely to be the most recent, stable release.
  • Content: This specifies whether you want to use the CreateFSU template (which has some helpful hints for getting started) or a blank WordPress installation.
  • Updates & Database Management: By default, the system is set up to automatically upgrade (and create backups upon upgrading) all applications. In addition, by default, the database will be set up for you automatically. We recommend NOT changing these options.
  • Username/Password: An username/password will be automatically generated for you. You can choose to change this if you like.
  • Click Install: After installation, you’ll be taken back to the main Installatron page, with details about the application you just installed. At any time you can come back here to review the application details, back it up manually, or uninstall it.

To see your installed applications, click on “My Apps” from the CPanel dashboard. The three links next to each installation provide you:

1. The live version of your site
2. A login link to access the administrative dashboard for that application
3. Support and documentation for the application.

CreateFSU’s most popular application is WordPress. This is especially the best application for those who are new to building websites. For information on getting started with WordPress continue on to the WordPress Quickstart Guide.