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Softaculous Overview

Softaculous is the one-click “app store” that lest you deploy, clone, stage, back up, or remove any of the 380-plus supported CMS options - in seconds.

Softaculous is the industry-standard “One-Click Installer” integrated into most hosting control panels, including cPanel, Plesk, and InterWorx. It eliminates the need for manual database creation and file uploading, allowing you to deploy over 380+ applications, from WordPress and Magento to Joomla, in seconds.

Beyond simple installation, Softaculous serves as a full lifecycle manager for your applications. It provides a unified dashboard to:

  • Clone & Stage: Create copies of your live site to test changes safely.
  • Backup & Restore: Schedule automated backups or take on-demand snapshots before updates.
  • Auto-Update: Keep your software patched with automated version upgrades.

Softaculous Articles

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Use the tutorials below to master installation, backup strategies, and application management across different control panels.

  • Deleting a Backup Manually in Softaculous

    When you set up your backups in Softaculous, you have the option to have them automatically delete on a rotating basis, but deleting them manually takes just a few steps.

    Read more: Deleting a Backup Manually in Softaculous
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