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Q: Is Softaculous included for free?

Yes. Softaculous is included at no extra cost with all UnderHost shared and reseller hosting plans. It is available as a paid add-on ($4.95/month) on Cloud VPS and Dedicated server plans.

Q: How many apps can I install with Softaculous?

Softaculous gives you access to 400+ web applications including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, PrestaShop, and many more. New apps are added regularly.

Q: Does Softaculous support automatic updates?

Yes. Softaculous can automatically update your installed applications to the latest version, keeping your websites secure without any manual work.

Q: Can I create backups with Softaculous?

Yes. Softaculous includes a full backup and restore feature. You can create a backup of any installed script in one click and restore it just as easily if needed.

Q: What control panels does Softaculous work with?

Softaculous integrates natively with cPanel and DirectAdmin. It is available on shared, reseller, cloud VPS, and dedicated hosting plans at UnderHost.

Q: Do I need technical skills to use Softaculous?

No technical skills are required. Softaculous is designed for beginners and professionals alike. Simply browse the app library, click Install, fill in a few basic details, and your site is live in under a minute.

Q: Can I test updates before going live?

Yes. Softaculous includes built-in staging environment support. You can clone your live site to a staging URL, test changes safely, and push them live when you're confident.

Q: Is Softaculous compatible with WordPress?

Yes. WordPress is one of the most popular scripts in the Softaculous library. You can install WordPress in under 60 seconds, including optional plugins, themes, and database configuration — all from a single interface.

Softaculous is the most powerful auto-installer in hosting. Deploy WordPress, Magento, Joomla, and hundreds more in under 60 seconds — no technical knowledge required. Included free with every UnderHost shared and reseller plan.

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KEY FEATURES

Everything You Need to Deploy Fast

Softaculous bundles four capabilities that used to require separate tools into one seamless interface built into your hosting dashboard.

Speed

1-Click Installation

Deploy WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and 400+ more in seconds. Zero coding. Zero complexity.

Automation

Automatic Updates

Softaculous handles versioning silently in the background. Stay current, stay secure, effortlessly.

Safety

Backup & Restore

Full-site snapshots in one click. Restore any installed app to any previous state instantly.

Confidence

Staging Environments

Test updates before they go live. Clone to staging, experiment safely, push when ready.

ABOUT SOFTACULOUS

The Fastest Way to
Launch Any Website

Softaculous is the industry-leading auto-installer trusted by thousands of hosting providers worldwide. With over 400+ scripts and a one-step install process, it eliminates the complexity of setting up web applications entirely.

From your first blog to a full enterprise CMS or e-commerce store — Softaculous handles the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on building your site.

1-Click Installation — WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and 400+ more
Automatic Updates — stay current and secure without manual work
Backup & Restore — full-site snapshots in a single click
Staging Environments — test safely before pushing changes live
Built into cPanel & DirectAdmin — no extra tools required
Free on all shared and reseller hosting plans

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The most popular auto-installer in web hosting. Trusted by thousands of providers worldwide.

400+ Apps

<60s Deploy Time

FREE Shared & Reseller

Included on all UnderHost shared and reseller plans — no hidden costs.

APP LIBRARY

Any App. One Click. Done.

Browse 400+ applications across every category. Whatever you're building, it's already in the library.

Blogs & CMS

80+

WordPress — The world's most popular site builder
Ghost — Modern blogging for writers & publishers
Grav — Fast, flat-file CMS — no database
Joomla — Flexible content management system
Drupal — Scalable CMS for complex websites

Forums & Community

15+

Discourse — Modern, feature-rich discussion platform
Flarum — Lightweight and elegant forum software
phpBB — Classic open-source forum solution
SMF — Simple Machines Forum — user-friendly
MyBB — Free and extensible forum platform

E-Commerce & Stores

35+

WooCommerce — WordPress-powered e-commerce
Magento — Enterprise-grade online stores
PrestaShop — Feature-rich store builder
OpenCart — Lightweight, fast e-commerce
Shopware — Modern flexible store platform

Customer Support

20+

osTicket — Reliable, free ticketing system
WHMCS — Leading hosting automation tool
LiveHelperChat — Open-source live chat support
HelpDeskZ — Simple, efficient support system
UVdesk — Modern help desk for businesses

Analytics & Marketing

25+

Matomo — Powerful open-source analytics
Open Web Analytics — Privacy-focused alternative
Mautic — Advanced marketing automation
SEO Panel — Track and manage SEO performance
PhpList — Email marketing at scale

Project Management

30+

Nextcloud — Self-hosted collaboration & storage
OwnCloud — Secure team cloud storage
Kanboard — Visual task management boards
OpenProject — Full project management platform
Feng Office — All-in-one business suite

Showing a sample. The full library contains 400+ applications across dozens of categories.

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Softaculous works through your hosting control panel.

Softaculous is not a standalone server dashboard. It plugs into cPanel, DirectAdmin, and supported hosting panels so customers can install apps from the same place they manage domains, files, databases, SSL, and email.

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Softaculous is included with shared and reseller hosting, and available as an add-on for VPS and dedicated servers.

AVAILABILITY

Softaculous on Every Plan

Included free with shared and reseller plans. Available as an affordable add-on for VPS and dedicated servers.

Shared Hosting

Included FREE

Every shared hosting plan at UnderHost ships with Softaculous pre-installed and ready.

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White-Label Web Services

Included FREE

Give your clients 400+ one-click installs automatically included in every reseller account.

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Cloud VPS

Add-On $4.95/mo

Upgrade any Cloud VPS plan with full Softaculous access — one-click install on bare metal speed.

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Dedicated Servers

Add-On $4.95/mo

Add Softaculous to any dedicated server for maximum deployment speed and control.

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SOFTACULOUS FAQ

Got questions?We've got answers!

Everything you need to know about Softaculous on UnderHost.

Is Softaculous included for free?

Yes. Softaculous is included at no extra cost with all UnderHost shared and reseller hosting plans. It is available as a paid add-on ($4.95/month) on Cloud VPS and Dedicated server plans.

How many apps can I install with Softaculous?

Softaculous gives you access to 400+ web applications including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, PrestaShop, and many more. New apps are added regularly.

Does Softaculous support automatic updates?

Yes. Softaculous can automatically update your installed applications to the latest version, keeping your websites secure without any manual intervention.

Can I create backups with Softaculous?

Yes. Softaculous includes a full backup and restore feature. Create a backup of any installed script in one click and restore it just as easily if anything goes wrong.

What control panels does Softaculous work with?

Softaculous integrates natively with cPanel and DirectAdmin. It works across shared, reseller, cloud VPS, and dedicated hosting plans at UnderHost.

Do I need technical skills to use Softaculous?

No technical skills required. Simply browse the app library, click Install, fill in a few basic details, and your site is live in under a minute.

Can I test updates before going live?

Yes. Softaculous includes built-in staging environment support. Clone your live site to a staging URL, test changes safely, and push live when you're ready.

Is Softaculous compatible with WordPress?

Yes. WordPress is one of the most popular scripts in the Softaculous library. Install it in under 60 seconds, including optional themes and database configuration — all from one interface.