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Installing Laravel using Softaculous

Laravel is a modern PHP framework designed for building robust and scalable web applications. With Softaculous, you can install Laravel quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Laravel?

Section titled “Why Use Laravel?”
  • Elegant syntax and developer‑friendly tools.
  • Implements MVC (Model‑View‑Controller) architecture.
  • Includes built‑in features like routing, authentication, and caching.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Laravel

Section titled “Steps to Install Laravel”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for Laravel.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type Laravel in the search box.
    • Or browse under Frameworks → Laravel.

  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 Laravel will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

    • Leave blank if you want Laravel installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
    • Enter a folder name (e.g., laravel) if you want Laravel installed at example.com/laravel.

  7. Configure Admin Account (Optional).

    • Some frameworks don’t require admin credentials, but Softaculous may ask for a default user setup.
    • Provide username, password, and email if prompted.

  8. Database Settings.

    • Provide a database name or accept the default.
    • Configure table prefix if needed.

  9. Advanced Options (Optional).

    • Configure automated backups and rotation.
    • Enable email notifications for updates.
    • Choose auto‑upgrade options for Laravel.

  10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.
    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Laravel installation URL (e.g., example.com/laravel).