How to Access Softaculous

Softaculous is a powerful auto-installer that makes it easy to set up various web applications with just a few clicks. With access to over 380 scripts and 1,115 PHP classes, Softaculous is seamlessly integrated with Bluehost, providing users with a wide array of applications to enhance their websites. This guide will show you how to access and use Softaculous in your Bluehost account.

• What is Softaculous?
• Accessing Softaculous
  • Accessing via Hosting Tab
  • Accessing via Websites Tab
• Installing Applications
• Summary

What is Softaculous?

Softaculous is an advanced auto-installer, partnered with Bluehost, that provides quick access to hundreds of applications. It works smoothly with popular control panels such as cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin, making it convenient for users to find and install the software they need to run their websites.

Accessing Softaculous

Softaculous can be accessed from either the Hosting or Websites tab in your Bluehost Account Manager. Here’s how to get started:

Accessing via the Hosting Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Once logged in, find and click the Hosting tab on the left side of your Account Manager dashboard.
   
3. Choose the Hosting Package name you want to manage under the All My Hosting Packages section.
   • If you have multiple Hosting packages on your account, click the MANAGE button on the Hosting package you want to manage.
   • If you only have a single Hosting package on your account, you will be rerouted to the Hosting Overview page.
4. Click on the CPANEL button under the Quick Links section.
   
5. In cPanel, scroll down to the Software section and click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
   

Accessing via the Websites Tab

1. Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
2. Click Websites in the left menu.

   
    

   • If you have only one website, you will be redirected straight to its Overview panel.
   • If you have multiple websites, all of them will be listed. Click on Settings to access the website's Overview panel.

     
     
      

3. Click the OVERVIEW tab from the horizontal menu. Click CPANEL.

   
   
    

4. In cPanel, scroll down to the Software section and click on Softaculous Apps Installer.
   

Installing Applications

Once you have accessed Softaculous, follow these steps to install an application:

1. Look for the application you want to install. Click on the Install button.
   
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

Summary

Softaculous provides Bluehost users with an easy way to install and manage web applications. With simple access through the Hosting or Websites tabs in the Account Manager, you can quickly get started with hundreds of apps. Following this guide, you can easily navigate Softaculous and enhance your website with powerful tools.