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.