Softaculous is an auto-installer available in your control panel. It installs web applications.
What It Does
- One-click installation of 250+ applications
- Automatic updates
- Scheduled backups
- Staging/cloning features
Common Applications
- CMS: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal
- Forums: phpBB, MyBB
- E-commerce: PrestaShop, OpenCart
- Others: Nextcloud, Moodle, MediaWiki
How to Use
- Log into your control panel
- Find Softaculous icon
- Choose application
- Click Install
- Fill in details (admin username, password, etc.)
- Install
That's it. Application installed.
Features
Auto-updates: Enable in settings to keep applications updated automatically.
Backups: Set up automated backups during installation or later in settings.
Staging: Test changes before going live. Available for major applications.
Notes
- Not all applications support auto-update
- Backups use disk space
- Some applications require specific PHP versions
