How to create a DotClear website?

Procédure

What is DotClear?

Dotclear is a very efficient and extremely easy-to-use blog creation tool. You will benefit from a multilingual, multi-blog, and multi-user interface. You can therefore create a blog that is fully customized, with complete ease and without any programming. Very popular in France, Dotclear attracts more and more bloggers..

Is DotClear included in all plans?

Dotclear is included in all Linux hosting plans.

How do I install DotClear with the auto-installer?

11. Log in to the administration area of your web hosting account and click on Lws auto-install

2. Choose DotClear 2 (Before proceeding with the installation of Drupal, you must create a Mysql database, necessary for it to function properly) And click on Install.

3. Indicate whether you want DotClear to be installed at the root of your site (at the base of your site) or in a folder. (If you want to display a showcase site for example)

4. Once the installation is complete, you can access the software by clicking on the "Click here" button

How do I change my password and username in DotClear?

11. Please go to your DotClear site administration. (In this form example.com/admin/) It is possible that your site under Dotclear is in a subdomain. (More explanations about subdomains here)

2. Enter your login details (By default Username : admin and Password : admin)

3. Click on the My preferences button

4. Choose your Pseudonym and your New password then click on Save.

How do I change the graphic template in DotClear?

11. Please go to your DotClear administration. (In this form example.com/admin/) It is possible that your site under DotClear is in a subdomain. (More explanations about subdomains here)

2. Enter your login details (By default Username : admin and Password : admin)

3. Click on the Blog appearance button

4. Choose your Graphic template then click on Use this one.

How do I manage a DotClear site?

11. Please go to your DotClear administration. (In this form example.com/admin/) It is possible that your Dotclear site is in a subdomain. (More explanations about subdomains here)

2. Enter your login details (By default Username : admin and Password : admin)

3. Click on New post

• Enter the Title of your article (It will be displayed at the top of your page and on your homepage. Therefore, it is important to target the keywords you will use carefully)
• Write the Content of your article (You can add images, change text size, make text bold, italic, underlined...)
• Choose the Category of your article (It will be classified on the site in this category)
• Choose the Status of your article (Make sure to check this part carefully, if it is set to unpublished it will not be visible on your site. Choose "Public" if you want it to be visible to everyone)
• Choose the Publication date of your article
• Then click on Save to save
   

How do I create a DotClear site?

How can I get help regarding DotClear? 

To learn more about DotClear you can consult the official resources:

• DotClear documentation
• DotClear forum
   

Conclusion

You are now able to install and create your first articles on your Dotclear site thanks to your LWS web hosting. Dotclear is an effective content manager for creating your blog.

Do not hesitate to share your feedback and questions!