Is it possible to run WordPress and Joomla in the root of our website?

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    We are running a WordPress website in the root directory of our website - but we would like to add Joomla in the same root directory as WordPress. Would this cause any problems?
     
    FestingerWP, Jun 11, 2012 IP
  2. mnmani

    mnmani Well-Known Member

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    both do not work easily from the root directory. wordpress can be in a subdirectory as it is mainly for blogging.
     
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  3. Blue Star Ent.

    Blue Star Ent. Well-Known Member

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    It is recommended that you create a new directory for your Joomla installation.
     
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    Rankx Active Member

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    Why on earth would you want to do that? Its impossible.
     
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    ironcladservers Well-Known Member

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    Yes this would cause problems because the web server can only serve 1 default document at once (index.php/index.html), so only 1 of the sites will actually load. You'll need one of them in a separate folder.
     
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    I guess this guy is a miracle worker. Me too.
     
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    North Carolina SEO Well-Known Member

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    If you are relying on Siteground support and/or information, I suggest you BE VERY CAREFUL!

    I am finding again today that their word regarding what is and what is not may not be correct.
     
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    Can it be done? Sure. How? that depends on what you want. A portal page giving the user a choice of which one to go to? One being the default with a link to the other? Something else?
     
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