How do I install DNN manually? Print

Here are the steps to manually install DotNetNuke (DNN):

Important to note, before installing DNN, you must disable your Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Plesk during the installation process. Once the installation is complete, you can turn the WAF back on.

1. Download the latest version of DNN from the official website at https://www.dnnsoftware.com/.
2. Extract the downloaded zip file to your local computer.
3. Upload the extracted files to your web server via FTP or a web-based file manager. Ensure that you upload the files to the root directory of your web server or a subdirectory where you want to install DNN.
4. Create a new Microsoft SQL Server database using your web hosting control panel. Take note of the database name, username, and password that you have created.
5. Open a web browser and navigate to the URL where you uploaded the DNN files. The DNN installation wizard should automatically start.
6. Select the installation language and click the "Next" button.
7. Accept the license agreement and click the "Next" button.
8. On the "Database Settings" page, enter the database connection details that you have created earlier. Select the "Create new database" option if you have not created a database yet. Click the "Test Connection" button to ensure that the database connection is successful, then click the "Next" button.
9. On the "Website Settings" page, enter the website details, such as the site name, description, and administrator email. Click the "Next" button.
10. On the "Host Settings" page, enter the host account details, such as the host username, password, and email. Click the "Next" button.
11. On the "Summary" page, review your installation settings. Click the "Install" button to start the installation process.
12. Wait for the installation to complete, then click the "Finish" button.
13. Delete the Install folder from the root directory of your website for security purposes.

That's it! You have successfully installed DNN manually.