Learn how to change Softaculous settings & Email configurations in Softaculous, are part of customizing your web hosting environment and communication channels to meet specific requirements.
Whether fine-tuning installation preferences, managing user accounts, or bolstering email security, these adjustments empower users to optimize their online presence and communication workflows effectively.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to edit configurations and email settings in Softaculous, using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans. This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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How to Change Softaculous Settings & Email Settings
This tutorial will show you how to change the Settings and Email Settings in Softaculous. We assume you have already opened Softaculous.
1. Click the “Tools” icon, at the top right of the page to access the Edit Settings page.

2. Under “User Settings” you can set your preferred Language and your Timezone, sort Domains alphabetically, disable Backups before auto upgrades, and customize Themes.

3. When you are done, click “Edit Settings” to save your new settings.
4. Let’s see how to change email settings: Click the “Mail” icon, at the top right of the page to access Mail.

5. Under “Email Settings”, you can change the Email Address where mail will be sent.

6. Leave “Installation Emails” box checked to send an email containing setup details when a script is installed.
7. Leave the “Installations” box checked to send an email when software is removed.
8. Click “Edit Email Settings” to save your new email settings.
That’s it! You have reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to edit settings and email settings in Softaculous.
Additional Information:
The Benefits Of Updating Settings In Softaculous
Editing these Softaculous settings allows you to enhance security, improve performance, and ensure the smooth operation of your website and communication channels. Below are some common scenarios where you might need to edit these settings:
Softaculous Settings
- App Updates – Updating apps offers access to the latest features, and improves app stability and security. Softaculous frequently offers choices for you to update installed applications automatically. To regulate update applications when they occur, you can modify these parameters.
- Backup Configuration – Softaculous usually provides backup configurations for installed applications. You can edit these parameters to adjust backup frequency, retention times, and storage locations.
- Security Enhancements – You may wish to change how Softaculous security features work. For example, you may enable two-factor authentication or apply stricter installation permissions.
- Performance Optimization – Softaculous settings may affect the performance of your website or applications. Depending on your server’s resources and usage patterns, adjusting these variables can help optimize performance.
Email Settings
- Managing Accounts – You may need to change your email settings to manage user accounts; this includes creating new accounts, changing passwords, or updating account information.
- Changing Email Features – Autoresponders, email forwarding, spam filters, and mailbox quotas are some examples of features you may wish to change in email settings.
- Security Configuration – Installing SPF/DKIM/DMARC records for email authentication, enabling SSL/TLS encryption, and installing email filters to obstruct harmful information are just a few security measure examples you can implement by editing email settings.
- Troubleshooting Issues – If you are experiencing issues with email delivery, receiving, or sending, you may need to change the SMTP server configuration or port numbers to solve these problems.
- Compliance Requirements – Depending on your organization’s policies or legal needs,
you may need to modify email settings to ensure your email settings comply with laws such as GDPR or HIPAA.