{"id":48756,"date":"2019-10-22T14:11:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T19:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=48756"},"modified":"2024-01-03T17:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T22:47:38","slug":"import-export-softaculous-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/product-guides\/softaculous\/import-export-softaculous-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import\/Export Softaculous Settings in WHM"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> generally under 5MB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article only applies to VPS<\/a> and Dedicated Hosting<\/a> servers. Shared Hosting<\/a> customers do not have WHM access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have Softaculous yet? Purchase it from AMP<\/a> and save time installing future websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Import or Export Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n
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  1. Log in to WHM<\/a> as root.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. On the left, select Softaculous \u2013 Instant Installer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. On the left, select Settings<\/strong>, then Import\/Export<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Import or export Softaculous settings as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    The Softaculous Zip File Layout in Engrampa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    After exporting settings, consider creating a checksum<\/a> with best practices for security<\/a> during data transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Learn more about Softaculous administration with our Softaculous Education Channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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