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What Can You Build With Cotonti?

Use Cotonti for article-led websites, member communities, or custom content portals. Check whether the current core and maintained extensions support your intended moderation, publishing, and membership workflows before development begins.

Cotonti Hosting Requirements

The official installation guide specifies a web server such as Apache or NGINX, PHP 7.3 or later with GD, Hash, Mbstring, PCRE, PDO/PDO_MySQL, Sessions, and Zlib, and MySQL 5.0.8 or later; URL rewriting is optional. These are documented minimums, not a recommendation to use obsolete runtime versions. Confirm the current release's compatibility with your hosting account.

Resources and Demos

Explore Softaculous in cPanel, the Softaculous Demo, and the cPanel Demo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cotonti still maintained?

Yes. Cotonti's official download page lists Verona 1.0.0, released April 23, 2026, with release and upgrade information. Check the project for subsequent releases when you install. Themes and third-party plugins can have their own maintenance schedules, so verify compatibility separately before relying on them for a production site.

Can RSH Web install Cotonti through Softaculous?

RSH Web Services offers Cotonti installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Open the installer and select the domain, directory, and version offered to your account. The public Softaculous catalog also lists Cotonti. If you need help with the process, contact RSH Web Services for installation assistance.

Do I need to code to use Cotonti?

You can manage everyday publishing from its administration tools, but deeper design changes and custom features usually require template and PHP development. Choose current extensions for the functions you need and test them with your installed release. Plan for developer support when your project calls for specialized integrations or heavily customized workflows.

Can Cotonti support a multilingual site?

Cotonti provides internationalization capabilities, but multilingual publishing takes editorial planning. Confirm compatible language resources for your version and test your theme, navigation, and relevant plugins in every language. You will still need to create and maintain translations of your own content; an internationalized interface does not translate articles automatically.

How do I move an existing Cotonti website?

Back up both database and files, then check the backup or import options available in your cPanel and Softaculous account. For a manual transfer, copy files and database to the destination, update connection settings, and test uploads, URLs, and logins before switching DNS. Check the installed version's compatibility with the destination server first.

Are updates automatic?

Do not assume so. Review Softaculous update settings and the package version offered for your installation, then compare it with Cotonti's official downloads. Take a full backup before updating, consult the release-specific instructions, and test plugins and templates in staging. An installer cannot guarantee custom code will remain compatible with a major release.

What needs to be backed up?

Save the Cotonti database together with site files, configuration, modified templates, and uploaded media. Check how long any hosting backups are retained and whether a complete restore is available. Before major changes, create an independent copy and test restoring it. Database-only backups will not recover theme edits or missing uploaded files.

Can Cotonti power a community portal?

Its accounts, pages, templates, and extension model make Cotonti a candidate for community-oriented sites. Outline moderation, membership, and publishing requirements first; then test the current core and available plugins against those needs. Budget for development and maintenance if your portal depends on integrations or functionality beyond what the installed release provides.

Is Cotonti open source?

Yes, the Cotonti project distributes its CMS as open-source software. Check the license included with the particular release you use, especially if you plan to redistribute modifications, and inspect each theme or plugin's own terms. Hosting charges are distinct from the software's licensing, and third-party add-ons do not necessarily have identical permissions.