# Installing Adminer using Softaculous

> Install Adminer, a lightweight database management tool, on your hosting account in a few clicks with the Softaculous Apps Installer in cPanel.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/apps/softaculous/installing-adminer-using-softaculous/

**Adminer** is a lightweight database management tool that provides similar functionality to phpMyAdmin and other web‑based interfaces. With **Softaculous**, you can install Adminer quickly and easily through cPanel.

## Why Use Adminer?

- Manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases through a simple web interface.
- Lightweight and faster than phpMyAdmin.
- Supports browsing, editing, and managing tables and rows.
- Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

## Steps to Install Adminer

1. **Log in to cPanel.**

   - Navigate to the **Softaculous Apps Installer** section.
2. **Search for Adminer.**

   - In the Softaculous dashboard, type *Adminer* in the search box.
   - Or browse under **Database Tools → Adminer**.
3. **Click Install.**

   - The installation page will open.
4. **Choose Protocol.**

   - Select `https://` or `https://www` if your site has an SSL certificate.
   - Select `http://` or `http://www` if SSL is not installed.
5. **Choose Domain.**

   - Select the domain where Adminer will be installed.
6. **Set Directory.**

   - Leave blank if you want Adminer installed at the root (e.g., `example.com`).
   - Enter a folder name (e.g., `adminer`) if you want Adminer installed at `example.com/adminer`.
7. **Advanced Options (Optional).**

   - Configure automated backups and rotation.
   - Enable email notifications for updates.
8. **Install.**

   - Review settings and click **Install**.
   - Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Adminer login URL (e.g., `example.com/adminer`).

## Accessing Your Databases

1. Go to the Adminer login URL provided by Softaculous.
2. Select the **System** type:

   - MySQL
   - PostgreSQL
3. Enter your database credentials:

   - **Server** → usually `localhost`
   - **Username** → database username
   - **Password** → database password
   - **Database** → name of the database
4. Click **Login** to access and manage your database.

> **Note:**
- Adminer installation via Softaculous is available in **Softaculous Premium**.
- Only MySQL and PostgreSQL are supported at this time.
- Always use strong database passwords.
- Keep Adminer updated to prevent vulnerabilities.