How to install Softaculous on DirectAdmin?

The installation process of Softaculous on DirectAdmin is rather similar to that of cPanel, with some slight differences. Please see the pre-requirements listed below:

• Ioncube Loaders Installed
• DirectAdmin ROOT access

Installing Softaculous:

To install Softaculous on DirectAdmin, please follow the step-by-step process outlined below and you’ll have Softaculous installed within your DirectAdmin server within a matter of minutes.

• Login to your DirectAdmin server as root via SSH
• Run the following command to install Softaculous:

  cd /usr/local/directadmin/plugins &&
  wget -N http://www.softaculous.com/da/install_softaculous.php &&
  chmod 755 install_softaculous.php &&
  /usr/local/bin/php -d open_basedir=/ -d safe_mode=0 -d disable_functions="" /usr/local/directadmin/plugins/install_softaculous.php

• The installer will start providing an output of the current installation status, upon completion, another notification will be provided.

Installing IonCube Loaders (if needed):

Please note that if you are using CentOS as your underlying operating system, Softaculous will install IonCube loaders. If not, you’ll need to complete the process yourself by doing the below mentioned step-by-step process:

• Login to your DirectAdmin as root via SSH
• Download the required IonCube loader and rename it "ioncube.so"
• Place the "ioncube.so" file within the following folder:

# /usr/local/directadmin/plugins/softaculous/ioncube.so

• Softaculous should now be ready for use.

If you have any further questions pertaining to Softaculous, please feel free to get in contact with the hosting licenses support team for further assistance.