Installer Step 3: Application Setup

Enter the database, administrator, and website details used for the first installation.

TruCMS installer Configuration screen

Step 3 collects database, administrator, and website details. No real credentials are shown.

The third installer page is titled 3. Configuration and separates the form into database, administration, and website sections.

Fields

FieldWhat to enter
HostDatabase host. Default shown: 127.0.0.1.
PortDatabase service port. Default shown: 3306.
DB UsernameDatabase account that can create/write TruCMS tables.
DB PasswordPassword for the database user.
DatabaseName of the empty database.
Full NameName of the first administrator.
EmailAdministrator email address.
PasswordAdministrator sign-in password.
Confirm PasswordRepeat the administrator password.
Application TitleName of the website/application.
Contact EmailMain website contact email.

Start Installation

  1. Review every required value.
  2. Click Install.
  3. The button switches to a loading state while TruCMS performs setup.
  4. Do not close the page until the installer redirects to completion or displays an error.

Use a strong administrator password

The account entered here receives the first administrative access to TruCMS. Store the credentials securely.