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Using Softaculous to install Software and Programs

How to change Softaculous' settings and email settings
This tutorial will show you how to change the settings in Softaculous. 1) Click the tools icon. 2) You can set your preferred language here. 3) Use this button to collapse all the...
How to decide which script in Softaculous is right for you
As of April 2010, Softaculous contains 138 scripts and applications, so how do you choose the one that's right for you? Softaculous contains both a rating system and demos of each...
How to find Softaculous in cPanel
Softaculous is an auto installer for cPanel and DirectAdmin that lets you quickly install a variety of web applications. These applications, also called scripts, make it easy for y...
How to import a script into Softaculous
If you already have one of the scripts in Softaculous installed, you can import it so it can be managed within Softaculous. 1) Go to the script you want to import, in this case Wor...
How to install a script using Softaculous
For the most part, all scripts in Softaculous install the same way with a few minor differences. 1) First, scroll down the list on the left until you find the script you want to in...
How to install Coppermine from Softaculous
1) Scroll down until you find Coppermine in the menu on the left. 2) Click Coppermine. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 3) Click Insta...
How to install Cube Cart from Softaculous
1) Scroll down until you find Cube Cart in the menu on the left. 2) Click Cube Cart. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 3) Click Install...
How to install DokuWiki from Softaculous
Let's see how to install DokuWiki in Softaculous. 1) Scroll down to the Wiki group. 2) Find DokuWiki in the menu. You will be taken to the software's Overview page where you can vi...
How to install Dolphin from Softaculous
Let's see how to install Dolphin in Softaculous. 1) Scroll down until you find it in the menu. 2) Click Dolphin. You will be taken to the software's Overview page where you can vie...
How to install Dotclear from Softaculous
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open. 1) Click Dotclear from the menu. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this...
How to install Drupal from Softaculous
Drupal is a content management system, so scroll down to the CMS group in the menu. 1) Click Drupal. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing....
How to install Gallery from Softaculous
Let's see how to install Gallery in Softaculous. 1) Since this script is an image gallery, scroll down until you find that group. 2) Click Gallery. You will be taken to the softwar...
How to install Joomla from Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to install Joomla from Softaculous. 1) Scroll down until you find it in the menu. 2) Click Joomla from the list. You will be taken to the Overv...
How to install Magento from Softaculous
1) Magento is a shopping cart software, so scroll down until you find the E-Commerce group. 2) Click Magento. This Overview page shows you information about the software before ins...
How to install MediaWiki from Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to install MediaWiki from Softaculous. 1) Click MediaWiki. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about thi...
How to install MyBB from Softaculous
Let's see how to install MyBB in Softaculous. 1) Scroll down until you find it in the menu. 2) Click MyBB. This Overview page shows you information about the software before instal...
How to install Nucleus from Softaculous
Let's see how to install Nucleus from Softaculous. 1) Find Nucleus in the list. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this particular sof...
How to install osCommerce from Softaculous
osCommerce is a shopping cart software, so scroll down until you find the E-Commerce group. 1) Click osCommerce. This Overview page shows you information about the software before...
How to install phpBB from Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to install phpBB from Softaculous. 1) Scroll down until you find phpBB in the list. 2) Select phpBB. You will be taken to the Overview page whe...
How to install Piwigo from Softaculous
1) Scroll down until you find Piwigo in the menu on the left. 2) Click Piwigo. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 3) Click Install. The...
How to install Serendipity from Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to install Serendipity from Softaculous. 1) Click Serendipity from the list on the left. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can v...
How to install SMF from Softaculous
1) Scroll down until you find SMF in the list on the left. 2) Click SMF. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information about this particular software....
How to install Textpattern from Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to install Textpattern from Softaculous. 1) Click Textpattern. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 2...
How to install TinyWebGallery from Softaculous
TinyWebGallery is an image gallery. Scroll down until you find it in the menu. 1) Select TinyWebGallery. You will be taken to the Overview page where you can view more information...
How to install WordPress MU from Softaculous
WordPress MU, or Multi-User, is different from WordPress in that it allows you to run multiple blogs with a single installation. 1) Click WordPress MU. This Overview page shows you...
How to install Zen Cart from Softaculous
1) Scroll down until you find Zen Cart in the menu on the left. 2) Click Zen Cart. This Overview page shows you information about the software before installing. 3) Click Install....
How to list all scripts that have been installed by Softaculous
This demonstration will show you how to list all scripts that have been installed by Softaculous. 1) Click this box icon. Here we can see which scripts are being managed by Softacu...
How to remove a script installed by Sofaculous
If you decide you no longer need an installed script, you can remove it from Softaculous. 1) Click this box icon. 2) Click the red X next to the software you want to remove. 3) Unc...
How to synchronize Softaculous with other Auto Installers
If you've previously installed any of the scripts in Softaculous manually or using another auto installer, you can synchronize them to work with Softaculous. 1) Click this orange i...
How to upgrade a script installed by Sofaculous
It's recommended to keep your scripts updated as new versions may fix security risks and other bugs. 1) Select this box icon. Here is a list of all scripts we currently have instal...