Installing Magento Using Softaculous

Magento is a powerful, open‑source e‑commerce platform widely used for building online stores. With Softaculous, you can install Magento quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Magento?

• Enterprise‑grade e‑commerce features.

• Highly customizable with themes and extensions.

• Supports multiple stores, languages, and currencies.

• Scalable for small shops to large enterprises.

• Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Magento

1. Log in to cPanel.

   • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. Search for Magento.

   • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Magento in the search box.

   • Or browse under E‑Commerce → Magento.

3. Click Install.

   • The installation page will open.

4. Choose Protocol.

   • Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.

   • Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.

5. Choose Domain.

   • Select the domain where Magento will be installed.

6. Set Directory.

   • Leave blank if you want Magento installed at the root (e.g., example.com).

   • Enter a folder name (e.g., store) if you want Magento installed at example.com/store.

7. Configure Site Settings.

   • Admin Path → Choose the URL path for the admin panel (e.g., admin).

   • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.

   • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).

   • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

   • First/Last Name → Enter administrator details.

8. Database Settings.

   • Provide a database name or accept the default.

   • Configure table prefix if needed.

9. Advanced Options (Optional).

   • Configure automated backups and rotation.

   • Enable email notifications for updates.

   • Choose auto‑upgrade options for Magento.

10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.

    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Magento login URL (e.g., example.com/admin).