Softaculous automatic application installer

Softaculous is an automatic application installer available within our FORPSI web hosting services, web hosting packages, and the additional service Hosting Basic.
It allows you to easily and quickly install more than 380 different web applications such as WordPress, Joomla, PrestaShop, Magento, and more. To install an application, you only need to provide a few basic details.



Conditions for using the application installer


  1. Web hosting with the Linux operating system.
  2. The domain is directed to FORPSI web hosting using DNS records.



How to install an application using Softaculous


  1. Log in to your customer account
  2. Select the Webhosting section
    • You can access the Webhosting section in the customer administration in several marked ways:

      Automatic application installation via Softaculous
      Selecting the Webhosting section
  3. Click on the webhosting name
    • Select the webhosting with the Linux operating system for which you wish to install the application:

      Softaculous automatic installer
      Selecting the webhosting
  4. Click on Installer
    • In the website detail tab, select the Installer tab.
    • You will see which domains have the installer activated.
    • Then click on Open installer  application to launch the application installer:

      Softaculous automatic installer
      Launching the application installer

      If your domain or subdomain does not appear in the list of activated domains, one of the conditions may not be met, such as DNS record pointing to FORPSI hosting.
      To verify or find out more information, you can contact our customer support.

  5. Select the desired application
    • On the Softaculous page, find the application you want to install (you can use the search or the category overview):

      Automatic application installation via Softaculous
      Installer homepage
  6. Click on “Install”
    • After selecting the application, click the “Install” button.
  7. Fill in the required information:
    • Protocol: Choose whether to use HTTP or HTTPS.

      We recommend choosing the secure HTTPS protocol. You can find information about its availability or status in the customer administration under webhosting details.

    • Domain: Select the domain where the application should be installed.
    • Directory (optional): If left blank, the application will be installed in the root directory.
    • Database information: Most systems require MySQL database credentials.

      You can find MySQL database information in the customer administration under webhosting details, where you can create a new one, reset the password, and more.

    • Username and password: Set the login credentials for the application admin area.
    • Administrator email: Enter your email address for notifications or password recovery.
    • Additional options: You can modify, configure, and enable additional options depending on the selected system.

      Automatic application installation via Softaculous
      Installation settings for Wordpress
    • A more detailed description of installing WordPress can be found in the article Installing WordPress using Softaculous.

  8. Confirm the installation
    • Click the “Install” button at the bottom of the page.
  9. Installation complete
    • After successful installation, an overview will appear with a link to the web application and its admin area.

Benefits of using Softaculous


  • Speed and simplicity: The installation is automatic and takes just a few minutes.
  • Wide selection of applications: More than 380 different applications including CMSs, e-shops, and forums.
  • Security and stability: Softaculous installs applications with verified configurations, helping to minimize security risks.

If you have questions or need help with installation, feel free to contact our customer support.