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How to find Softaculous in cPanel

Softaculous is built into cPanel and lets you install popular web applications in just a few clicks.

1 min read Updated 9 Jun 2026

Softaculous is an auto-installer built into cPanel that lets you quickly install a wide range of web applications - blogs, content management systems, forums, e-commerce platforms, and more.

Two ways to find Softaculous

Option 1: browse to the Software section

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Scroll down to the Software section.
  3. Click the Softaculous Apps Installer icon to open it.

Softaculous icon in the cPanel Software section

Option 2: use the search box

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Click in the Search box at the top of the page.
  3. Begin typing Softaculous - cPanel filters the icons as you type.

Typing Softaculous in the cPanel search box

  1. Click the Softaculous Apps Installer icon when it appears.

Softaculous icon in cPanel search results

Once Softaculous opens, you can browse the available applications and install whichever ones you need.

You can also reach Softaculous directly from your Kualo client area under the hosting account tools.

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