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In this tutorial, you will learn how to list installed Softaculous scripts using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans.
Softaculous is a popular auto-installer program that simplifies installing software packages, scripts, and online apps on various web hosting servers. Control panels are frequently incorporated for web hosting, such as in the case of cPanel, offered by Hosted.com.
This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
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Listing All Installed Softaculous Scripts
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.
1. Click the box icon on the top right.
2. Here you will see which scripts are being managed by Softaculous, when they were installed, and the version. You can also remove a script. For this example, we only have WordPress installed, however, the management processes of all installed Softaculous scripts remain the same.
Here you can see all your currently installed scripts, Create Staging, Clone a script, Backup a script, Edit Details, or Remove the script.
That’s it! You now know how to view a list of all scripts installed by Softaculous.
Additional Information:
Login to Hosted.com
First, you must be logged in to your Hosted.com Account.
1. Login to your Hosted.com account with your username and password.
2. Click on “Manage Services” > select “Web Hosting” > select your domain and click “Manage”
3. In the “Quick Manage” section, click on the “Softaculous” icon.
Benefits Of Using Softaculous To Install Scripts
Softaculous is a popular auto-installer software that simplifies installing web applications, scripts, and software packages on web hosting servers. It’s commonly integrated into web hosting control panels like cPanel and offers key functionality, including:
Auto-Installation
Softaculous facilitates the automatic installation of several web applications, including content management systems (CMS), wikis, forums, e-commerce platforms, blogging platforms, and more. Users save time and effort by using this instead of manual installations.
Vast Application Library
It also provides access to an enormous collection of scripts and apps that span numerous areas, including social networking, e-commerce, blogs, forums, CMS, and more.
User-Friendly Interface
Users can browse, search, and install apps easily because of its user-friendly interface. To help consumers make decisions, the interface usually incorporates search capabilities, ratings, reviews, screenshots, descriptions, and categories.
One-Click Installation
The platform enables customers to install most apps with only one click and deploy software with just one click. This removes manual setup and configuration and streamlines the installation process.
Updates and Backups
Softaculous offers tools and notifications to help customers update installed software to the most recent versions, assisting them to maintain the most recent versions of their apps. Moreover, it provides tools for backing up files, databases, and applications, helping users safeguard their information and recover from mistakes or malfunctions.
Script Ratings and Demos
Softaculous frequently offers demo installations for a wide range of scripts, enabling customers to test out programs before installation. To evaluate the caliber and dependability of each script, customers can also read ratings and reviews left by other users.
