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How to Install Softaculous on cPanel WHM VPS or Dedicated Server
KatHosting
Published on September 21, 2026
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Install Softaculous on cPanel WHM
To install Softaculous on your cPanel WHM VPS or dedicated server, log in as the root user and run the following commands.
Step 1: Download the Softaculous Installer
Download the latest Softaculous installation script:
wget -N https://files.softaculous.com/install.shStep 2: Set Execute Permissions
Give the installation script executable permissions:
chmod 755 install.shStep 3: Run the Installer
Run the Softaculous installation script to begin the installation:
./install.sh
Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root user and that cPanel/WHM is already installed and properly configured before installing Softaculous.