ContentBox

This page contains instructions and links for configuring and using the ContentBox CMS.

All ContentBox CMS hosting accounts will have the files and database automatically added to new sites. The first section below has details on completing the initial setup screen.

ContentBox Installation Page

Instructions for completing the initial setup page for a new ContentBox CMS site.

Administrator

NOTE: Additional administrators can be added after installation.

• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Username - This username will be used to log into the admin area of the site.
• Password - This password will be used to log into the admin area of the site. It is recommended to use a strong password, which should be remembered or kept in a secure place.
• Confirm Password

Site Information

• Populate Site With Sample Data - Adds a sample page, sample post, and sample comments to the site. This is usually best for first time users.
• Site Name - Description provided on installation page.
• Administrator Email - Description provided on installation page.
• Outgoing Email - Description provided on installation page.
• Site Tag Line - Description provided on installation page.
• Site Description - Description provided on installation page.
• Site Keywords - Description provided on installation page.

Mail Server

NOTE: All these settings should be left as-is. The ColdFusion installation will already have these mail settings configured correctly.

• Mail Server
• Mail Server Username - Leave Blank
• Mail Server Password - Leave Blank
• Mail SMTP Port - Leave Blank
• Use TLS - No
• Use SSL - No

Site URL Rewrites

• Enable Full URL Rewrites - Choose Yes and select iis7.

Start Installation!

• Click the Start Installation! button to complete the installation.