How to use Softaculous in Host1Free.com


Nowadays it’s getting more easier to set up a website. All you need is web hosting, domain and auto installer. Auto installer is a software which can be used to create a new website in a fast and easy way. Host1Free provides you ability to use such software called Softaculous. In this blog entry we will learn how to use Softaculous and set up any kind of website in a few easy steps.

How to use Softaculous in Host1Free.com

The first step is to login to your server control panel. There you can manage your hosting account, email and use advanced features. One of the feature is Softaculous Auto Installer. With this feature, there’s no need to upload a website files, create databases or make any configuration. The installation process is fully automated. Once you’re in Softaculous page, a list of available scripts and software packages will be presented. You can choose any kind of package from blogs, portals, forums, e-commerce to project management and other.

By clicking on one of the category, the list of software will be populated. Every package has it’s name, description and rating. Also, before installing it, there’s a demo option. It means you can get a preview of website with your chosen software package. If you decided to get more familiar with one of the software package, just click on it’s name. Now you can access software features, screenshots, demo, ratings, reviews, import or install the package.

The final step is to install decided software. When you’re done with searching for a package that would fit your requirements, start the installation process by clicking install. You will be asked to fill the form with your details. The form will be filled automatically with random details, but you’re free to change it with your own. Once you’re done with it, push install button. In a few moments software package will be installed and your new website will be prepared to use. At the end of installation you will get your website front page and administrative URL’s. You will be able to look how your new website looks and start managing it from admin section.

Also, if you don’t like your new website, you can easily remove it. Click on Overview and you will see your installed website under Current Installations. To delete it, simply click red button called Remove. Another page will load with software package details. To remove it completely press Remove Installation. You will be asked are you sure you want to remove the installation. If yes, just click OK. Installation will be removed successfully.

That’s it. Hope you’ve got more information about Softaculous.  Now you can install any of the available software packages and get your website online in a few easy steps.

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