Web Application Installation and Management Made Easy
Softaculous is the leading auto-installer for cPanel. It allows you to deploy over 380 different web applications – from WordPress and Joomla to e-commerce systems like PrestaShop – within seconds. Softaculous handles the entire process: creating the database, copying the files, and performing the basic configuration.
More than just an installer: Softaculous also helps you keep your website secure after installation by offering automatic updates and providing simple backup solutions.
Your Own Website in 6 Steps
The installation process is incredibly simple and requires no programming knowledge:
- In cPanel, click on Softaculous Apps Installer in the Software section.
- Select your desired software using the search bar or the categories (on the left).
- Click the Install Now button.
- Choose the domain and the directory where you want the app to run.
- Set your admin username and a secure password.
- Click Install at the very bottom – you're done!
Key Features at a Glance
➤ Backup & Restore
Create one-click backups of your entire app, including the database. In case of issues, restore the previous state immediately.
Create one-click backups of your entire app, including the database. In case of issues, restore the previous state immediately.
➤ Cloning Feature
Create an exact copy of your website (e.g., as a test environment) to try out new plugins or designs without risk.
Create an exact copy of your website (e.g., as a test environment) to try out new plugins or designs without risk.
➤ Staging
Work on a copy of your site and push the changes live only when everything functions perfectly.
Work on a copy of your site and push the changes live only when everything functions perfectly.
Managing Existing Installations
Click the Installations icon (box icon) in the top navigation bar to see a list of all programs installed via Softaculous. Here you can perform updates, schedule backups, or uninstall applications you no longer need.
Security Tip: Enable the "Auto Upgrade" option in the installation settings so that Softaculous automatically closes security vulnerabilities in your apps.
Want to test an application beforehand?
Use the Demos directly in Softaculous to try out the software without installing it.
