Installation

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This section is for new installations. To upgrade an existing MODX site, see Upgrading MODX.

Before you start, confirm the host meets the Server Requirements (PHP 8.1+ for current 3.x releases).

Choose how to install¶

Method	Who it is for	Guide
Traditional zip	Most users; simplest path	Basic Installation
Advanced zip	Renaming `manager/` and/or `connectors/` during setup	Advanced Installation
Git	Contributors and bleeding-edge installs	Git Installation
Composer	Developers who prefer `create-project`	Installation with Composer
CLI	Scripted / unattended setup	Command Line Installation

Download packages from modx.com/download.

Traditional - Full package, ready to extract and run setup. Use this unless you have a specific reason not to.
Advanced - Smaller download; setup builds/unpacks the core package and lets you set custom manager/ and connectors/ locations. The core directory cannot be moved or renamed in MODX 3. SSH (or equivalent) and writable parent directories are needed if you rename manager/connectors.

Support the team building MODX with a monthly donation.

The budget raised through OpenCollective is transparent, including payouts, and any contributor can apply to be paid for their work on MODX.

Backers

Budget

$194 per month—let's make that $500!

Learn more