---
title: "How to install dotProject"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/cms/manually-install-dot-project/"
description: "How Nexcess clients can manually install dotProject with SiteWorx."
vertical: "Sites & Stores"
date: "2019-09-10"
last_modified: "2026-08-17"
---

# How to install dotProject

## Download dotProject

1. Download [dotProject from their website.](http://sourceforge.net/projects/dotproject/)
2. Extract the file, and note its location on your computer.

## Configure FTP credentials

1. Log in to your SiteWorx control panel. 
    - If you do not know your password, click **Forgot your password** on the login page.
2. From the SiteWorx main menu, click **Hosting Features > FTP > Accounts**.
3. In the **Add an FTP Accoun**t section, fill the **FTP Username**, **Password,** and **Confirm Password** fields, then click **Add**.![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568147374284-1568147374284.png)

## Transfer dotProject files to your Nexcess server 

Your exact method of transferring files will vary according to your choice of application. Whatever the method, you will need the username and password you created in Step 2C. For detailed instructions and an example using Cyberduck, see [How to transfer files to a server with SFTP.](https://docs.nexcess.com/sites-stores/managed-magento/file-management/transfer-files-with-sftp/)

## Configure your database

1. From the SiteWorx main menu, click **Hosting Features > MySQL > Databases**.
2. Fill the **DatabaseName** field, though we recommend “dotproject.” Select the **Create User** check box.
3. Fill the **Username** field, though we recommend “dotproj.” Fill the **Password** and **Confirm Password** fields, or click **Generate**. Note this information for use in Step 5. Verify all **MySQLUserPermissions** are selected, then click **Add** when ready.![](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1568147428021-1568147428021.png)

## Configure dotProject

1. Navigate to your domain, along with the path of your dotProject installation. For example, if your domain is example.com, and your dotProject installation is dotProject, go to **example.com/dotProject**.
2. The first screen displays a configuration check page, click **Start Installation**.
3. Type the **Database Name**, **User name** and **Password** fields, and click **install db & write cfg.**