Softaculous

Softaculous Instant Installer allows you to quickly install a long list of programs – content management systems (CMSs), frameworks, etc. – in cPanel accounts, import manually installed software, set up staging sites, and more. Softaculous is free with InMotion Business Shared Hosting and Managed VPS XGB RAM Hosting plans. Customers on legacy VPS-X000HA-S plans can Read More >

Softaculous has many options for filtering types of installations installed or available for installation. If you’re researching what content management systems (CMSs) to email cPanel users about, this can help you prioritize the right software. This article only applies to Managed VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Don’t have Softaculous already? Purchase it from AMP to Read More >

Softaculous makes installing the WordPress content management system (CMS) easier. Managed VPS and Dedicated server administrators can further ease the “getting started” process with installable plugin and theme sets. This allows cPanel users to install a new WordPress website with groups of plugins and/or themes for specific purposes (e.g. security, optimization, podcasting). You can also Read More >

Learn how to change the first page cPanel users see when entering the Softaculous Instant Installer. Not to be confused with the Top Softaculous Scripts section in cPanel, this allows resellers and server administrators to ensure cPanel users can easily view outdated installations. This article only applies to VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Don’t have Read More >

In this article, we cover how to important and export Softaculous administration settings within WebHost Manager (WHM). The settings file is a small compressed zip file generally under 5MB. This article only applies to VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Shared Hosting customers do not have WHM access. Don’t have Softaculous yet? Purchase it from AMP Read More >

In this article, we’ll cover how to disable the auto-login feature for WordPress in Softaculous Instant Installer for cPanel users. This article only applies to VPS and Dedicated Hosting servers. Don’t have Softaculous already? Purchase it from AMP to save time installing websites in the future. Disable Auto-Login Log in to WHM as root. On Read More >

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 Read More >

VPS and Dedicated server administrators have a lot of customization options for managing Softaculous Instant Installer within WebHost Manager (WHM). Many of those options allow you to further secure your VPS and websites. You can remove abandoned installation scripts. You can send emails to cPanel users with outdated content management systems (CMSs) installed. cPanel comes Read More >

Do you have users that enjoy testing new content management systems (CMSs)? Are you that user? Sometimes, you only need a few minutes or clicks to figure out if you enjoy the workflow of new software. With there being so many software options to choose from within Softaculous, users can save a lot of time Read More >

VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting offers more opportunities to improve security with root access. One of the easiest ways to improve security is to uninstall out-of-date software. The Softaculous auto-installer eases the process of installing over 300 different web applications. Many of them haven’t been updated in months or years. If no one on your Read More >

Date: 09/06/2019 | 2 Minutes to Read In this article: Configure Settings Customize Top Scripts As mentioned in “How to View Outdated Installations in Softaculous,” security is everyone’s responsibility. Not only can you disable outdated scripts in Softaculous and show outdated apps on the homepage, you can also improve cPanel user’s experience by arranging more Read More >

Surveys ranking reasons websites get hacked almost always have the same thing listed as the #1 reason: outdated software. Sucuri.net Security, like customer service, is everyone’s responsibility. cPanel users can see the number of Outdated Installations on their Softaculous homepage. Meanwhile, VPS Hosting root users can use Web Host Manager (WHM) to check the entire Read More >

In this article: Softaculous Scripts Custom Scripts Every installed application affects your server security posture. For VPS and Dedicated Hosting customers, this includes pre-installed Softaculous installations. On Shared hosting accounts that responsibility is transferred to us as we accommodate different types of customers. VPS and Dedicated Hosting users with root access have access to harden Read More >

We get it. Any time you modify a website it can be a real nightmare. Software updates or coding changes can cause incompatibilities. CSS or design elements can look different when trying them on the live site. Fear not! The new Softaculous Staging tool is here to take the headaches out of website changes. The Read More >

If you’re not familiar with it, Softaculous is a utility provided within cPanel that allows your users to install applications onto their account. It’s a great tool since it not only tracks all of the installations and versions, but it also provide installation management for your users. However, what if you want to limit the Read More >

Softaculous is an application within cPanel that allows your users to install many different types of applications for their account. Using the interface provided within WHM, you can re-brand the site with your logo and site name. Follow the directions below to learn how to change branding in WHM. Looking for a dependable Dedicated Server Read More >

The previous guide showed you how to create and download a backup using Softaculous. In this tutorial, we will show you how to restore the backup you created using Softaculous. This is helpful since it allows you to restore your own full website backup, including your database. Restoring your website using a Softaculous Backup Log Read More >

In this tutorial, we will show you how to change your Softaculous theme in WebHost Manager (WHM). This allows you to further personalize the Softaculous installer for the cPanels you are hosting. You can purchase a Softaculous license from AMP (Account Management Panel) at any time. You must have root access to your VPS or Read More >