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cPanel can make your life a lot easier when running websites because of its easy to use interface. However, if you have no experience setting up a website then using FTP programs to upload files, creating MySQL databases and running installation scripts can be a daunting prospect. This is where Fantastico is so useful because it allows you to install hundreds of different scripts to your web server through cPanel.

Which scripts are supported?

Hundreds of scripts covering a wide range of different functions are supported. For example, if you want to build a website using a content management system then popular options such as Drupal and Joomla are supported which makes the process of creating a website much simpler. If you want to build a blog then Wordpress is also included. Fantastico isn’t just for building websites though but also for adding to them. For example, you can install guestbooks or discussion boards using the software.

How difficult is it to use?

Because Fantastico uploads the script, creates all the required databases and then installs the software for you it’s extremely simple to use. All you need to do is select the script you want to install and enter a few details; the rest is done for you automatically. Remember that many of the scripts will require their own MySQL database so it’s important to know how many you have available before installing.

Do all cPanel hosts provide Fantastico?

Not all hosts provide Fantastico as standard so this is something you need to find out before choosing a host. Free cPanel hosting is less likely to provide Fantastico although some do such.