What is Softaculous?

Softaculous is a powerful auto-installer that simplifies the deployment of applications like WordPress, Joomla, and Magento. By integrating Softaculous with myVestaCP, you can install hundreds of applications with just a few clicks. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing Softaculous on your myVestaCP panel.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure that myVestaCP is installed on your VPS. If you haven’t set it up yet, check out our previous tutorial on installing myVestaCP on our YouTube channel. Once myVestaCP is ready, follow these steps to install Softaculous.

Step 1: Connect to Your Server via SSH

To begin the installation, connect to your VPS via SSH using an SSH client. Log in as the root user and execute the following commands:

curl -O http://c.myvestacp.com/tools/install-softaculous.sh
bash install-softaculous.sh

The first command downloads the Softaculous installation script, and the second command executes it. The installation process should only take a few minutes.

Step 2: Verify the Installation

Once the installation is complete, log out of your myVestaCP panel and log back in. You should now see a new menu option called “APPS” in the main dashboard. This is where you can access Softaculous and start installing applications automatically.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any errors during the installation, consider the following solutions:

Issue: “Unable to locate package vesta-ioncube” or “vesta-softaculous”

Run the following command to update your package repositories and upgrade existing packages:

apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Issue: Softaculous Not Appearing in the Menu

If Softaculous is not visible in the myVestaCP dashboard:

1️⃣ Check if Softaculous is enabled under Server Configuration.

2️⃣ If it’s already enabled, log out and log back in.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully installed Softaculous on your myVestaCP panel. With Softaculous, deploying applications like WordPress, Joomla, and Magento is quick and hassle-free.

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