Softaculous is an auto-installer software that allows you to install web applications quickly and effortlessly. It is used integrated into hosting control panels (such as cPanel, Plesk) and allows you to install over 400 scripts with a single click, including all popular CMS (content management systems), e-commerce applications, forums, and blog software.
Softaculous Advantages
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Easy application installation with one click
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Automatic update support
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Backup and restore options
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Demo and preview opportunity
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Multiple language support
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Secure and fast installations
How to Install Softaculous?
1. Establishing SSH Connection Connect to your server via SSH with the root user.
2. Installing Required Packages
apt update -y
apt install wget -y
or for CentOS:
yum update -y
yum install wget -y
3. Running the Softaculous Installation Script
For cPanel:
wget -N http://files.softaculous.com/install.sh
chmod 755 install.sh
./install.sh
For Plesk:
wget -N http://files.softaculous.com/softaculous/install.sh
chmod 755 install.sh
./install.sh --install
After installation, Softaculous is integrated into the panel and displayed under the name "Scripts" or "Softaculous Apps Installer".
What are the Features of Softaculous?
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Quick installation of frequently used CMS such as Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal
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Automatic backup scheduling on request
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Automatic SSL certificate option for each installation
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Script-based version selection
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User-friendly interface
Which Applications Can Be Installed with Softaculous?
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Wordpress
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Joomla
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Prestashop
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Magento
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WHMCS
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phpBB
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Laravel
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OpenCart and hundreds of other popular software.
Softaculous Supported Servers in Our Hosting Solutions
Softaculous FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Which panels is Softaculous compatible with? It supports popular panels such as cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin.
Do I need to pay after installation? Some basic scripts of Softaculous are free, but a license is required to access the full list.
Which PHP versions are supported? It is compatible with all versions of PHP 5.3 and above.
Can I perform automatic backups with Softaculous? Yes, you can perform automatic backups and restores at the intervals you specify.
Conclusion Softaculous is an important tool that greatly simplifies web development processes, saves time, and reduces the need for technical knowledge. You can start your web projects in minutes with Softaculous for your Hosting, VPS or Cloud systems.