--- title: "Softaculous Overview" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/" description: "Softaculous is the one-click “app store” that lest you deploy, clone, stage, back up, or remove any of the 380-plus supported CMS options - in seconds." vertical: "Hosting" date: "2025-07-02" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Softaculous Overview Softaculous is the industry-standard “One-Click Installer” integrated into most hosting control panels, including cPanel, Plesk, and InterWorx. It eliminates the need for manual database creation and file uploading, allowing you to deploy over **380+ applications**, from WordPress and Magento to Joomla, in seconds. Beyond simple installation, Softaculous serves as a full lifecycle manager for your applications. It provides a unified dashboard to: - **Clone & Stage:** Create copies of your live site to test changes safely. - **Backup & Restore:** Schedule automated backups or take on-demand snapshots before updates. - **Auto-Update:** Keep your software patched with automated version upgrades. --- Softaculous Articles 9 results Use the tutorials below to master installation, backup strategies, and application management across different control panels. - ## [Backing Up Applications in Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/backing-up-applications-in-softaculous/) Softaculous in cPanel simplifies web app installation and offers backups for quick site restoration. Configure automatic or manual backups as needed. [Read more: Backing Up Applications in Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/backing-up-applications-in-softaculous/) - ## [Deleting a Backup Manually in Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/deleting-a-backup-manually-in-softaculous/) When you set up your backups in Softaculous, you have the option to have them automatically delete on a rotating basis, but deleting them manually takes just a few steps. [Read more: Deleting a Backup Manually in Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/deleting-a-backup-manually-in-softaculous/) - ## [Download a Backup from Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/download-a-backup-from-softaculous/) Protect your site data. Learn how to download a Softaculous backup to your local computer for offline storage and emergency restoration. [Read more: Download a Backup from Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/download-a-backup-from-softaculous/) - ## [Install Drupal on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-drupal-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) Install Drupal on InterWorx easily using Softaculous: just log in, choose Drupal Core or Drupal CMS, fill in details, and click install—site ready in minutes! [Read more: Install Drupal on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-drupal-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) - ## [Install Joomla on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-joomla-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) Install Joomla on InterWorx easily using Softaculous: just log in, choose Joomla, fill in details, and click install—site ready in minutes! [Read more: Install Joomla on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-joomla-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) - ## [Install WordPress on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-wordpress-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) Install WordPress on InterWorx easily using Softaculous: just log in, choose WordPress, fill in details, and click install—site ready in minutes! [Read more: Install WordPress on InterWorx Using Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/install-wordpress-on-interworx-using-softaculous/) - ## [Installing Software with Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/installing-software-with-softaculous/) Install WordPress, Joomla, or Magento instantly using Softaculous. Follow our guide to configure your domain, protocol, and admin settings. [Read more: Installing Software with Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/installing-software-with-softaculous/) - ## [Removing an Application from Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/removing-an-application-from-softaculous/) To uninstall an application in Softaculous, follow these steps, ensuring you have a backup as a precaution. The process may vary for different applications. [Read more: Removing an Application from Softaculous](https://docs.nexcess.com/hosting/cms/softaculous/removing-an-application-from-softaculous/) 1[2](?query-0-page=2) [Next Page](/hosting/cms/softaculous?query-0-page=2)