How to Deploy Joomla with Cloudzy’s One-Click App

Setting up web applications can be tricky and takes a lot of time. But it's much easier with Cloudzy's One-Click Application (OCA). OCA helps you quickly set up apps on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). You don't need a lot of technical skills or to do complicated steps. This guide will show you how to deploy Joomla, a popular content management system, using Cloudzy's OCA. Whether new or experienced, you'll have your Joomla site running quickly.

Prerequisites

Before you start with Joomla OCA on your Cloudzy VPS, make sure you have these ready:

Enough Credit: Your Cloudzy account needs enough credit to set up and use Joomla OCA.
Active Account: Your Cloudzy account should be active and ready.
Operating System: Joomla OCA works on Ubuntu. You can choose from Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 24.04.

Step 1: Choosing Your Application

Log in to your Cloudzy dashboard.
Click on Applications on the left sidebar.
Click on Joomla.

Click on the DEPLOY SERVICE button under Joomla.

Step 2: Configuring Your Service

You will be taken to the New Service page.
Choose your server location.
Select the operating system. Joomla is used on Ubuntu, you can choose from Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, and Ubuntu 24.04.
Choose your plan. Pick the one that fits your needs. More vCPUs and memory will give you a more powerful server.

Set a name for your service in the Hostname field.

Step 3: Review and Purchase

Review your selections. The monthly and hourly prices will be shown. Please note that you will not be paying any additional fees for the CMS.
Check the Estimated Total price at the bottom.
If everything looks good, click on Deploy Now.

Step 4: Deployment Process

After deploying, a progress bar will appear. It shows steps like Preparing Network and Preparing Disk.
Wait for the progress bar to finish. It will show Active when your VPS is ready.

Step 5: Accessing Your Joomla Installation

Once your VPS is active, you’ll get an IP address, username, and password. Keep these details safe.

Enter the IP address in your web browser.

Step 6: Joomla Setup

On the setup page, enter your site name.
Click Setup Login Data to continue.

Enter the required information for your Super User account, including name, username, password, and email address.

Click on Setup Database Connection.

Step 7: Database Configuration

Enter the database details provided in your VPS’s SSH terminal:

Database Type: MySQLi
Host Name: joomladb
Username: joomla
Password: (your password from SSH terminal)
Database Name: joomla_db

Click on Install Joomla to start the installation.

Step 8: Completing the Installation

Wait for the installation process to complete. You will see a progress bar.

Once the installation is done, you will see a confirmation message saying Congratulations! Your Joomla site is ready.

Click on Open Site to see your new Joomla site.

Click on Open Administrator to log in to the Joomla admin panel.

Your Joomla site is ready to go, all set up with Cloudzy’s One-Click App service. You can start creating content and customizing your site as you wish. If you need any more information or further assistance, feel free to contact our support team by submitting a ticket.