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How to Install Softaculous in Plesk Linux

It’s similar process as both for DirectAdmin and cPanel, the installation process for Plesk is similar. The following article will show you how to install Softaculous on Plesk Linux

Step 1 : Before starting the installation make sure ionCube Loaders are enabled.

Step 2 : Login to your Plesk server as root via SSH.

Step 3 : Enter the following commands:

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

The installation of Softaculous is completed!

You will see following Screen

If you wish to finish the installation quickly then,

Download the script packages in the background by using the following method.

wget -N http://files.softaculous.com/install.sh
chmod 755 install.sh
./install.sh –quick

Upon completion,

Step 1 : Login to your Plesk server as the administrator.

Step 2 : you’ll notice a new text link appear, clearly labeled as: Softaculous Auto Installer.

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