{"id":3632,"date":"2023-11-20T11:28:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T03:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/?post_type=kb&p=3632"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T04:40:42","slug":"softaculous-installation-cpanel","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/www.servergigabit.com\/guide\/kb\/softaculous-installation-cpanel","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps Easy Softaculous Installation on cPanel and Plesk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Softaculous Installation<\/a> is a popular auto-installer for web applications, offering a wide range of scripts for installing various content management systems, online stores, and other web applications with minimal effort. It offers a wide range of scripts, including popular content management systems (CMS) like WordPress and Joomla!, e-commerce platforms like Magento and PrestaShop, and web development tools like PHPMyAdmin. This guide outlines the installation process for Softaculous on both Plesk and cPanel control panels.<\/p>\n

Plesk Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Plesk 12.0+<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. \n

    Access Plesk Control Panel: Log in to your Plesk Control Panel using your root user credentials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Navigate to Extensions: Select “Server Management -> Extensions” from the Plesk menu.\"\"<\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Search for Softaculous: In the Extensions Catalog tab, enter “Softaculous” into the search bar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Install Softaculous: Click on the “Install” button next to Softaculous.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Locate Softaculous: Upon installation, Softaculous will be available under the “My Extensions” tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Purchase Full License (Optional): If you require the full Softaculous license, click on the “Buy” button next to Softaculous under the “My Extensions” tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Older Plesk Versions<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    1. \n

      Activate ionCube Loader:<\/p>\n

      a. Check for ionCube Presence: If you are unsure about your administrative rights, always start every session with the command “sudo -i”.<\/p>\n

      b. Check ionCube Version: Connect to your server via SSH as root and use the command:<\/p>\n

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      find \/ -name 'ioncube_loader_*'\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
      c. Check ionCube Activation: Use the command:<\/p>\n
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      php -m | grep -i ioncube\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
    2. \n
      Install Softaculous:<\/p>\n
      a. Enable POSIX: Ensure POSIX is enabled by executing the command:<\/p>\n
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      php -m | grep -i posix\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
      b. Enable POSIX (if not enabled): If POSIX is not enabled, go to “Tools & Settings” \u2192 “PHP Settings” \u2192 Select the related PHP handler.<\/p>\n
      c. Install Softaculous: Connect to your server via SSH as root and execute the commands:<\/p>\n
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      wget -N http:\/\/files.softaculous.com\/install.sh\r\nchmod 755 install.sh\r\n.\/install.sh\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      cPanel\/WHM Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. \n
        Activate ionCube Loader:<\/p>\n
        a. Log in to WHM (root): Access the WHM control panel using root credentials.<\/p>\n
        b. Navigate to PHP Settings: Go to “Server Configuration” \u2192 “Tweak Settings” \u2192 “PHP”.<\/p>\n
        c. Enable ionCube: Select the “ioncube” checkbox for “cPanel PHP loader”.<\/p>\n
        d. Save Changes: Click on the “Save” button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
      2. \n
        Install Softaculous:<\/p>\n
        a. Connect to Server: Connect to your server via SSH as root.<\/p>\n
        b. Download Softaculous Installer: Execute the commands:<\/p>\n
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        wget -N http:\/\/files.softaculous.com\/install.sh\r\nchmod 755 install.sh\r\n.\/install.sh\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
        c. Verify Softaculous Installation: Go to WHM > Plugins > Softaculous \u2013 Instant Installs.\"softaculous_en\"<\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n