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Accessing Softaculous in cPanel:
- Log in to cPanel with your credentials provided by your hosting provider.
- Scroll down to the "Software" section and click on the "Softaculous Apps Installer" icon.
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Browsing Applications:
- In the Softaculous dashboard, you'll find a list of available applications categorized into various sections.
- Browse or use the search bar to find the application you want to install.
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Installing an Application:
- Click on the application's icon or name to view details and installation options.
- Click on the "Install Now" button to proceed with the installation.
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Configuring Installation Settings:
- Fill in the required installation details, such as domain, directory, database name, and admin username/password.
- Customize any additional settings provided by the application, such as site name, description, and theme.
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Completing the Installation:
- Review the installation summary to ensure everything is configured correctly.
- Click on the "Install" or "Finish" button to initiate the installation process.
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Managing Installed Applications:
- Once the installation is complete, Softaculous provides options to manage your installed applications.
- From the Softaculous dashboard, you can view installed applications, perform updates, backups, clones, and uninstall applications.
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Updating Applications:
- Softaculous makes it easy to keep your applications up to date.
- Navigate to the "Installed Scripts" section and check for available updates.
- Click on the "Upgrade" button next to the application to perform the update.
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Backing Up Applications:
- Regular backups are essential for safeguarding your website data.
- Softaculous allows you to create backups of your installed applications with just a few clicks.
- Navigate to the "Backup & Restore" section, select the application, and click on the "Backup" button.
Installing and Managing Applications with Softaculous in cPanel
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