# How to find Softaculous in cPanel

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

Source: https://www.kualo.com/knowledgebase/softaculous/how-to-find-softaculous-in-cpanel
Updated: 2026-06-09

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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](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/24/55/2455240b7f481668b6eb0ede71ab07d3055d7aa5.png)

### 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](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/9a/de/9ade8a5bd9800601433ac22a0c7093c341d63fdf.png)

4. Click the **Softaculous Apps Installer** icon when it appears.

![Softaculous icon in cPanel search results](https://kb-cdn.kualo.com/ff/8a/ff8a861db71cdeae121650cef6d221d2f99a95a9.png)

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

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