Instructions for installing the Elgg Open Source Social Networking Platform on your Bluehost web hosting account.

  1. Download the source files from Elgg.org
  2. Unzip the tar or zip file that you download
  3. Upload contents of your new Elgg folder into your location of choice on your web server
  4. Login to your Bluehost Cpanel and click on the MySQL Databases button on the mainpage of your cpanel.
  5. Create a new database
  6. Now create a new user
  7. Now attach the user and the database you just created together
  8. Run the Elgg Install script by pointing your browser to the base URL of your website (e.g., http://www.example.com)
  9. Fill out necessary fields of passwords and Database connection information
  10. Make sure to make your password at least 6 characters
  11. Continue with the setup wizard
  12. Login to administration with your "news" user and the password that you setup

    13. You should now have a working Elgg Open Source Social Network Platform running on your Bluehost server account. You can now create the social network of your choice.