Installing ShopSite using Softaculous

ShopSite is a powerful e‑commerce application that allows businesses to quickly set up online stores with shopping cart functionality, product catalogs, and secure checkout. With Softaculous, you can install ShopSite in just a few clicks through cPanel.

Why Use ShopSite?

Easy to use for small to medium businesses.
Supports product catalogs, shopping carts, and secure payment gateways.
SEO‑friendly and mobile‑ready.
Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install ShopSite

Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
Search for ShopSite.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type ShopSite in the search box.
- Or browse under E‑Commerce → ShopSite.
Click Install.
- The installation page will open.
Choose Protocol.
- Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.
- Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.
Choose Domain.
- Select the domain where ShopSite will be installed.
Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want ShopSite installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Enter a folder name (e.g., store) if you want ShopSite installed at example.com/store.
Configure Store Settings.
- Store ID → Enter your store ID (used to log in to the admin page).
- Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).
- Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.
Data Directory.
- Specify a directory (outside public_html) where application data will be stored.
Advanced Options (Optional).
- Configure automated backups and rotation.
- Enable email notifications for updates.
- Choose auto‑upgrade options for ShopSite.
Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the ShopSite login URL (e.g., example.com/store).