FAQ – Installing programs with Softaculous

Can I install more than one program on my account?

Yes, you can install more than one program on your account. You can install programs onto subdomains, addon domains, and in separate folders. The following table gives examples of what your URLs will look like for each option, as well as how you would set it up within softaculous.

Installation Type Example URL How to
Subdomain store.example.com To install software on a subdomain using Softaculous:

  1. Create a subdomain
  2. When choosing a domain during the installation process (the Choose Domain setting), chose the subdomain you just created.
Folders example.com/store On the Softaculous installation page, enter the subfolder name for the In Directory setting. For example, if you wanted example.com/store, enter the store as the In Directory option.
Addon domain SecondDomain.com To install software on an addon domain:

  1. Ensure you’ve first properly set up the addon domain
  2. When choosing a domain during the installation process (the Choose Domain setting), chose the addon domain you created.
Temporary URL biz###.inmotionhostingcom/~userna5 If your domain name is not yet pointing to our servers, you can install programs onto your temporary URL. When choosing a domain during the installation process (the Choose Domain setting), chose your temporary URL (which will look similar to biz###.inmotionhosting.com).

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