Classic mode TYPO3 installation (No Composer required)
This installation method includes access to the TYPO3 Extension Repository (TER) via a regular backend module. It is ideal for managed hosting, automated updates by the hosting provider, and simpler setups. It is also well suited for beginners due to the GUI-based extension handling.
Consider installing TYPO3 with Composer if you value flexibility in dependency management, integration with version control, and easier environment automation. Migrating a TYPO3 project to Composer is possible later, but it requires effort and involves restructuring the project.
There are two installation methods for a Classic mode TYPO3 installation. If you have shell (SSH) access we recommend using wget and symlinks.
If you only have access via FTP[1] or the file manager of your hosting provider, use a .zip or .tar.gz archive.
Choose one of the two methods:
.zip or .tar.gz archive
Prerequisites:
- A web server with PHP and database support
- FTP/SFTP access or web-based file manager (such as cPanel or Plesk)
- A web browser to run the installation wizard
wget and symlinks
Prerequisites:
- Shell (SSH) access to the server
- Basic server tools such as
wgetorcurl,tar, andlnormklink - A web server with PHP and database support
- A web browser to run the installation wizard
Docker demo
Prerequisites:
- Docker installed.
- Basic knowledge of Docker.
- A web browser to run the installation wizard
The next steps are needed no matter what installation method you chose in the step before:
Run the installation wizard
A web-based wizard guides you through the next steps, such as connecting your installation to the database, creating an administrator user, and setting up the file system.
Choose or create a site package (theme)
TYPO3 does not come with a default theme. In order to display any content on your website, you need to install or create a site package.
You can use the Release integrity to test if the package you just downloaded is signed correctly.