Softaculous WordPress Manager allows you to efficiently install, scan, import, and manage your WordPress sites, all from a single interface. This guide will walk you through the key features, including installation, scanning, remote imports, management sets, security measures, and feature plugins.

How to Install WordPress

1. Access Softaculous

• Log in to your control panel and locate Softaculous Apps Installer.
• Click on WordPress Manager to access installation options.

2. Configure Installation

• Click Install and select your preferred domain or subdomain.
• Fill in the details:
  • Site name and description.
  • Admin username, password, and email.
  • Database settings (optional).
• Click Install to complete the setup.

Scan

If you've installed WordPress manually or through another method, Softaculous can detect these installations.

1. Open the WordPress Manager

• Navigate to WordPress Manager from the control panel.

2. Run a Scan

• Click on Scan to let Softaculous search for WordPress installations.
• If any sites are found, they will be added to your list for management.

Remote Import

Softaculous allows you to import a WordPress site from a remote server.

1. Open Remote Import

• In WordPress Manager, click Remote Import.

2. Enter Remote Site Details

• Provide the domain, database credentials, and FTP/SFTP details of the existing WordPress site.
• Click Import to transfer the site to your server.

Manage WordPress Set

Softaculous allows you to create and manage sets of plugins and themes for easier installation.

1. Create a Set

• Click Manage Sets and choose Create New Set.

2. Select Plugins & Themes

• Pick a combination of plugins and themes that you want to install together.
• Save the set for future use.

3. Apply a Set

• During installation, choose your saved set to auto-install selected themes and plugins.

Apply Security Measures

Softaculous offers built-in security enhancements for WordPress.

1. Open Security Settings

• In WordPress Manager, select your WordPress installation then click on Security Measures.

2. Enable Security Features

• Apply security tweaks such as:
  • Change default administrator's username
  • Restrict access to files and directories
  • Block unauthorized access to xmlrpc.php
  • Block access to .htaccess and .htpasswd
  • Turn off pingbacks
  • Disable file editing in WordPress Dashboard
  • Block author scans
  • Block directory browsing
  • Forbid execution of PHP scripts in the wp-includes directory
  • Forbid execution of PHP scripts in the wp-content/uploads directory
  • Disable scripts concatenation for WordPress admin panel
  • Block access to sensitive files
  • Enable bot protection

Featured Plugins

Softaculous allows you to install essential feature plugins directly.

1. Access Feature Plugins

• In WordPress Manager, click Feature Plugins.

2. Choose and Install

• Browse recommended plugins like caching, security, and SEO tools.
• Click Install to add them to your WordPress site instantly.

By using Softaculous WordPress Manager, you can streamline WordPress installation, enhance security, and manage your site efficiently. Whether setting up a new site or optimising an existing one, these features simplify the process for all users.