How to Install OpenCart in cPanel Using Softaculous

OpenCart 2.0 is the latest version of the ecommerce software. Unlike more general-purpose content management systems (CMSs) like WordPress, the OpenCart e-commerce software is focused entirely on helping you setup an online shop. You can quickly install it using the Softaculous option available in cPanel. This tutorial will step you through the process of installing OpenCart in cPanel with Softaculous.

Install OpenCart in cPanel

Once you access the OpenCart option in Softaculous and enter your settings, it can be installed with just a single click.

1. Login to cPanel.
2. Scroll down through the cPanel and click on the Softaculous icon to proceed.
   
3. Type opencart in the search field then click the OpenCart option.
4. Click on Install to proceed. In addition to the install option, this screen provides an overview, features list, and import option.
   
5. The Install screen includes several main sections: Software Setup, Store Settings, Database Settings, Admin Account and Advanced Options. Fill in each option to meet your installation needs. Each option is described below:

   Software Settings

   
   

   Choose the version you want to install	Allows you to select OpenCart 1.5 or 2.0 for installation
   Choose Protocol	Choose HTTPS if you have a SSL certificate for your site
   Choose Domain	Choose he domain name you will use for the site
   In Directory	Directory where the install files are setup. This folder must not already exist. If you wish for the URL to be only the domain name, then leave this field blank.

   Store Settings

   
   

   Store Name	This is your store name
   Store Description	Describes your store
   Store Owner	Name of the store owner
   Store Address	Address of the store

   Admin Account

   
   

   Admin User name	User name for the Administrator login
   Admin Password	Password used for the Administrator login
   Admin email	Administrator’s email address
   First name	First name of the Administrator
   Last name	Last name of the Administrator

   Advanced Options

   
   Select if you want Softaculous Backups stored in the Default (softaculous_backups) or Home directory.

   Database Name	Enter a name for the OpenCart database or leave as the default setting.
   Table Prefix	Prefix used by the tables in the database. The default value is “ocss_”
   Backup Location

6. Click on the Install button in order to start the installation process. If you wish to preserve the settings used for the installation, add an email to the field at bottom of the screen where the installation details would be sent.

This completes the tutorial on how to Install OpenCart in cPanel using Softaculous. The back end Administrator Dashboard and the store front will look like the following:

Default Administrator Dashboard

Default Store Front