How to Disable Softaculous for cPanel Users

Did you recently read our article on ways to secure VPS Hosting and want to harden Softaculous without affecting users’ workflow? Maybe you’ve notified cPanel users to learn how to manage websites without Softaculous, and now you want to disable it shortly before discontinuing your subscription so you have the ability to assist users before its completely removed.

Note: VPS Hosting customers can purchase Softaculous in your Account Management Panel (AMP).

Below we’ll cover how to disable Softaculous in WebHost Manager (WHM).

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Disable Softaculous

1. Log in to WHM as root.
2. On the left, select Softaculous – Instant Installer.
3. On the left, select Settings, then General.
4. At the bottom of the page, under Disable Softaculous, check the box to Turn Softaculous Off.
5. Add a Switch Off Subject and Switch Off Message to notify cPanel users of the issue and where to get support while Softaculous is disabled. Note that this message is only plain text. HTML doesn’t work.
6. Click Edit Settings.

Disabling Softaculous for cPanel gives you with greater control over your hosting environment. By following the steps outlined in this article, you not only tailor your cPanel experience to your specific needs but also gain insights into managing and customizing various aspects of your hosting platform. This newfound expertise can extend to effectively enabling or disabling other cPanel features, ensuring that your hosting setup aligns perfectly with your requirements and preferences.