How to Import Installations into Softaculous

Learn how to import an existing website installation into Softaculous for easier management and control. This guide walks you through importing a single installation or scanning and importing multiple installations using cPanel. Importing your installation into Softaculous lets you manage features such as backups, staging, and updates from a single convenient interface.

• Import specific installation ⤵
• Import multiple installations ⤵

Import specific installation

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Under the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.

   

3. Select the CMS or application used to create your website.
4. Click on the Import tab.

   

5. The screen will show 3 options:
   • Choose Protocol: Select the protocol your website uses.
     • HTTPS: If your site has SSL
     • HTTP: If your site doesn't have an SSL
   • Choose Domain: Choose the domain where the software is currently installed.
   • In Directory: Enter the directory where the software is installed. If you have installed the software in the public_html, you can leave the space blank. If the installation is in a subdirectory, enter the name of the directory where the software is installed. Please see the screenshots below:
     • Software is installed in the public_html.

       

     • Software is installed in a subdirectory.

       

6. Click on the Import button.

Once done, your software will be imported to Softaculous, where you can manage the installation's backups, staging site, etc.

Import multiple installations

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. Under the Software section, click on Softaculous Apps Installer.

   

3. Click the Import Installations icon on the top-right portion of the Softaculous homepage. This will scan installations from other tools.

   

4. You can select Manual Installations and scan to find any supported software that was manually installed.