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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?

Section titled “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

Section titled “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

Section titled “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.