How to install softaculous in Direct admin

The installation process of softaculous on Direct admin is rather similar to that of cpanel, with some slight differences. Please see the pre-requirements listed below :-

• Ioncube loaders installed
• Direct Admin root access

Installation Softaculous

To install the softaculous in Direct admin, please follow the step-by-step process outlined below :-

1)   Login to your Direct admin server as root via SSH

2)   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 loader ( 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 process :-

1)   Login to your Direct admin server as root via SSH

2)   Download the required IonCube loader and rename it  ‘ioncube.so’

3)   Place the ‘ioncube.so’ file within the following folder :-

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

4)   Softaculous should now be ready for use