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Installation options

Drupal CMS offers several installation paths, depending on what you want to do. Drupal CMS launcher Use the Drupal CMS launcher to get a

Install with the Drupal CMS launcher

The Drupal CMS Launcher is a standalone desktop application that allows you to run Drupal locally without additional software.

Install with DDEV

DDEV is a tool to create a sandbox space on your computer.

Set up Drupal CMS

Let's walk through the Drupal CMS setup process. Enter a name for your site or keep the provided default name.

Getting around Drupal CMS

Dashboard When you log into Drupal CMS, you'll land on the Dashboard, where you'll find useful links to help build your site. Top tasks:

Configure site-wide settings

Understanding how to navigate the Drupal CMS configuration options helps you quickly personalize and optimize your site. Where to find glob

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