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How To Install Softaculous In DirectAdmin

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Introduction

Installing Softaculous in DirectAdmin streamlines the management of various applications and websites. This guide provides an updated process to ensure a successful installation, highlighting prerequisites for a smooth setup.

Prerequisites

  1. IonCube Loaders: Ensure IonCube loaders are installed in your system.
  2. Root Access to DirectAdmin: You must have root access to your DirectAdmin environment.

Step 1 – Login into DirectAdmin with your “root” account via SSH.

Step 2 – Execute the following commands:

# wget -N https://files.softaculous.com/install.sh
# chmod 755 install.sh
# ./install.sh

The installation will begin and you should see the status of your installation in a moment.

If ionCube is not installed, here are the steps. Do take note if your web server is powered by CentOS, Softaculous will install ionCube loaders automatically.

Step 1 – Login into DirectAdmin with your “root” via SSH.

Step 2 – Download ionCube loader and rename it to “ioncube.so”.

Step 3 – Move “ioncube.so” into the following directory.

 #  /usr/local/directadmin/plugins/softaculous/ioncube.so

Step 4 – Softaculous is now ready to be used.

Conclusion

Once installed, Softaculous offers a straightforward platform to install, manage, and maintain a wide range of web applications directly from the DirectAdmin control panel. This guide simplifies the process, ensuring a hassle-free installation.

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