{"id":556,"date":"2011-12-28T00:32:38","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T06:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supportpro.com\/?p=556"},"modified":"2026-03-17T03:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:14:55","slug":"how-to-install-softaculous-in-cpanel-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supportpro.com\/blog\/how-to-install-softaculous-in-cpanel-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Softaculous in cPanel Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You can install softaculous in cpanel from WHM and also from command line without having to visit cPanel\/WHM.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Before starting the softaculous installation please make sure that the ‘ionCube Loader’is enabled on the server.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
To install from WHM<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1. Log into server via ssh.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
2. cd \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi<\/div>\n\n\n\n
3. wget -N http:\/\/www.softaculous.com\/ins\/addon_softaculous.php<\/div>\n\n\n\n
4. chmod 755 addon_softaculous.php<\/div>\n\n\n\n
5. Then go to WHM –> Plugins–>softaculous– Instant Installs<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Install from command cline<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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1.Log into server via ssh.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
2.cd \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi<\/div>\n\n\n\n
3. wget -N http:\/\/www.softaculous.com\/ins\/addon_softaculous.php<\/div>\n\n\n\n
4. chmod 755 addon_softaculous.php<\/div>\n\n\n\n
5. \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/3rdparty\/bin\/php \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi\/addon_softaculous.php<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can install softaculous in cpanel from WHM and also from command line without having to visit cPanel\/WHM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before starting the softaculous installation please make sure that the ‘ionCube Loader’ is enabled on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Install from WHM<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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1. Log into server via ssh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. cd \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. wget -N http:\/\/www.softaculous.com\/ins\/addon_softaculous.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. chmod 755 addon_softaculous.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Then go to WHM –> Plugins–>softaculous– Instant Installs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Install from Command Line<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

=======================<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Log into server via ssh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.cd \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. wget -N http:\/\/www.softaculous.com\/ins\/addon_softaculous.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. chmod 755 addon_softaculous.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/3rdparty\/bin\/php \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi\/addon_softaculous.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. What is Softaculous in cPanel?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Softaculous is an auto-installer that allows you to quickly install applications like WordPress, Joomla, and more in cPanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Can I install Softaculous without WHM?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can install Softaculous using the command line via SSH<\/strong> without accessing the WHM interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What is the prerequisite for installing Softaculous?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that ionCube Loader is enabled<\/strong> on your server before starting the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How do I access Softaculous after installation?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After installation, you can access Softaculous through WHM \u2192 Plugins \u2192 Softaculous \u2013 Instant Installs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Is SSH required for Softaculous installation?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, both WHM-based and command-line installations require SSH access<\/strong> to download and execute the installer script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you require help, contact SupportPRO Server Admin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facing issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our technical support
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