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Softaculous

Auto-install WordPress, Joomla, and 380+ apps in seconds. Manage backups, staging, and updates.

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Guides

Installing WordPress with Softaculous

Install WordPress on your hosting account in under 5 minutes using the Softaculous auto-installer.

How to Create a Backup with Softaculous

Back up your WordPress or other Softaculous-installed app with a few clicks.

How to Restore a Backup in Softaculous

Restore your website from a Softaculous backup after an update goes wrong or files get corrupted.

How to Create a Staging Site in Softaculous

Clone your live website to a staging environment so you can test changes safely before going live.

Push to Live in Softaculous

Move your tested staging site changes to your live production website in one step.

How to Clone an Installation in Softaculous

Duplicate your website installation to a new location — useful for staging, backups, or spin-offs.

How to Add Dropbox as a Backup Location in Softaculous

Automatically send Softaculous backups to your Dropbox account for off-site storage.

Using the WordPress Manager by Softaculous

Manage all your WordPress installations from one dashboard — update, secure, and monitor them all.

How to Use Softaculous Script Demos

Preview web applications before installing them so you can choose the right tool for your site.

How to Use Softaculous Ratings and Reviews

Evaluate applications using version details, ratings, reviews, and demo links before installation.

How to View All Installed Scripts in Softaculous

Find every app installed through Softaculous and manage each installation from one screen.

How to Edit Installation Settings in Softaculous

Update installation details such as directory paths, URLs, database names, and backup preferences.

How to Configure Softaculous Email Notifications

Control which installation, update, backup, and clone notifications Softaculous sends.

How to Set Up Automated Backups in Softaculous

Schedule recurring application backups and choose how many backup copies to keep.

How to Back Up Softaculous Installations to a Remote Server

Send Softaculous backups to an off-server FTP or SFTP location for added protection.

How to Use Remote Import in Softaculous

Import an existing application from another server into Softaculous management.

How to Install a Theme with Softaculous

Choose and apply a theme during application installation when Softaculous supports theme selection.

How to Manage WordPress Sets in Softaculous

Create reusable plugin and theme bundles for faster WordPress deployment.

How to Add a Domain in Softaculous

Register or connect a domain in Softaculous so applications can be installed to the right URL.

How to Use the Softaculous Task List

Monitor installation, update, backup, clone, and restore jobs from the Softaculous task list.

How to Manage Auto Upgrade Settings in Softaculous

Control whether Softaculous automatically updates application core files, plugins, and themes.

How to Remove an Installation from Softaculous

Delete or detach old Softaculous installations while avoiding accidental data loss.