Softaculous is a powerful auto-installer included with your BurjHost cPanel. It allows you to install hundreds of applications (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, etc.) with just one click.
Accessing Softaculous:
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Log in to cPanel.
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In the "Software" section, click on the "Softaculous Apps Installer" icon.
Installing an Application (e.g., WordPress):
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On the Softaculous home page, you will see popular applications. Click the WordPress icon (or search for it).
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Click the "Install" button in the top right corner.
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Configure the Installation:
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Choose Domain: Select the domain you want to install on.
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Directory: Leave blank to install on the main domain (e.g., yourdomain.com). If you enter "blog," it will install in yourdomain.com/blog.
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Site Settings: Enter your Site Name and Site Description.
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Admin Account: Create a username, password, and admin email. Save these.
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Language: Choose your language.
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Advanced Options: You can optionally select plugins to install automatically.
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Scroll down and click "Install."
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Wait a few seconds. You will see a success message with links to your new site and admin area.
Managing Installed Applications:
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From the Softaculous main page, click on "Current Installations" in the top menu.
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You will see a list of all applications you have installed via Softaculous.
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From here, you can:
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Log in to the admin panel with one click.
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Back up the installation.
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Edit the installation details.
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Uninstall the application.
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Softaculous saves you time and eliminates the need for manual file uploads and database creation.
