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Softaculous
Auto-install WordPress, Joomla, and 380+ apps from cPanel in seconds. Manage installations, run backups, set up staging, and push updates with Softaculous.
Guides
Installing WordPress with Softaculous
Install WordPress on your hosting account in under 5 minutes using the Softaculous auto-installer. Includes manual installation instructions as an alternative.
How to Create a Backup with Softaculous
Back up your WordPress or other Softaculous-installed app with a few clicks. Schedule automatic backups and store copies off-site for safekeeping.
How to Restore a Backup in Softaculous
Restore your website from a Softaculous backup after an update goes wrong, files get corrupted, or you need to roll back to a previous state.
How to Create a Staging Site in Softaculous
Clone your live website to a staging environment in Softaculous so you can test changes safely before applying them to your production site.
Push to Live in Softaculous
Move your tested staging site changes to your live production website in one step using Softaculous, without manually copying files or exporting databases.
How to Clone an Installation in Softaculous
Duplicate your website installation to a new location in Softaculous — useful for staging environments, full backups, or creating spin-off sites.
How to Add Dropbox as Backup Location
Automatically send Softaculous application backups to your Dropbox account for off-site cloud storage and protection against server failures.
Using the WordPress Manager by Softaculous
Manage all your WordPress installations from one Softaculous dashboard — update plugins, themes, and core files, monitor security, and more.
How to Use Softaculous Script Demos
Preview web applications before installing them so you can choose the right tool for your site. Browse categories, read descriptions, and check requirements.
How to Use Softaculous Ratings and Reviews
Evaluate applications using version details, ratings, reviews, and demo links before installation. Make informed decisions about which apps to install.
How to View All Installed Scripts
Find every app installed through Softaculous and manage each installation from one screen. Includes updating, backing up, and removing installations.
How to Edit Installation Settings
Update installation details such as directory paths, URLs, database names, and backup preferences in Softaculous after an app is already installed.
How to Configure Softaculous Email Settings
Control which installation, update, backup, and clone notifications Softaculous sends and where they are delivered. Reduce unnecessary email noise.
How to Set Up Automated Backups
Schedule recurring application backups in Softaculous and choose how many backup copies to keep on the server for quick recovery.
How to Back Up Softaculous Installations
Send Softaculous backups to an off-server FTP or SFTP location for added protection. Keep your website backups safe even if the server fails.
How to Use Remote Import in Softaculous
Import an existing application from another server into Softaculous management. Migrate apps without losing settings or data.
How to Install a Theme with Softaculous
Choose and apply a theme during application installation when Softaculous supports theme selection. Customize the look of your new app from the start.
How to Manage WordPress Sets in Softaculous
Create reusable plugin and theme bundles called WordPress Sets in Softaculous for faster, consistent WordPress deployment across multiple sites.
How to Add a Domain in Softaculous
Register or connect a domain in Softaculous so applications can be installed to the right URL. Includes domain pointing and DNS guidance.
How to Use the Softaculous Task List
Monitor installation, update, backup, clone, and restore jobs from the Softaculous task list. Track progress and resolve failed jobs.
How to Manage Auto Upgrade Settings
Control whether Softaculous automatically updates application core files, plugins, and themes. Configure update frequency and notification preferences.
How to Remove an Installation
Delete or detach old Softaculous installations while avoiding accidental data loss. Includes removing databases and files associated with the app.