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Installing osCommerce using Softaculous

osCommerce is one of the oldest and most widely used open‑source e‑commerce platforms. It provides a robust framework for building online stores with product catalogs, customer management, and payment integration. With Softaculous, you can install osCommerce quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use osCommerce?

Section titled “Why Use osCommerce?”
  • Mature and stable e‑commerce solution.
  • Supports multiple payment gateways and shipping modules.
  • Large community with thousands of add‑ons and extensions.
  • Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install osCommerce

Section titled “Steps to Install osCommerce”

  1. Log in to cPanel.

    • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

  2. Search for osCommerce.

    • In the Softaculous dashboard, type osCommerce in the search box.
    • Or browse under E‑Commerce → osCommerce.

  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 osCommerce will be installed.

  6. Set Directory.

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

  7. Configure Store Settings.

    • Store Name → Enter the name of your shop.
    • Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
    • Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).
    • Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.

  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 osCommerce.

  10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.
    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the osCommerce login URL (e.g., example.com/store/admin).