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Use the Edit Settings area to change the end-user preferences exposed by Softaculous, such as language, notification behavior, or WordPress set options. The available fields depend on the server and the installation type.
Before You Begin
You need cPanel access and a working Softaculous Enduser panel. Read each setting before saving because notification and preference changes can affect later installation-management tasks.
Open Edit Settings
1. Open Softaculous in cPanel
Log into your cPanel
Click the Softaculous App Installer link in the Software section.
2. Softaculous Edit Settings Icon
User Settings
WordPress Plugin / Theme Sets
Shows what Themes or Plugins are installed
Choose Language
Choose Your Preferred Language
Timezone
Set your desired time zone
Sort domains alphabetically
If selected then the list of domains under the Choose Domain drop down menu on the install form will be sorted alphabetically
Disable Backups before Auto Upgrade
If selected, backups will not be performed before upgrading installations or plugins and themes.
Note: Make sure you have backups which you can use in case the upgrade fails.
Customize theme
If checked then Softaculous will use the theme colors selected. If you want to reset the theme to default just uncheck the checkbox and save the settings
Disable Features suggestion
This will disable Softaculous features suggestion messages
Backup Locations
This shows the default backup location
Add Backup Location
This will let you add a custom backup location
Frequently Asked Questions
What access do I need?
You generally need access to the hosting control panel and the Softaculous Enduser panel. Start with the Softaculous Apps Installer guide if you are opening the panel for the first time. A task can also require access to the application, a specific user role, or an authorized remote service. If a control is missing, check the account permissions and server policy before assuming the interface is malfunctioning.
Why is the option not visible?
Softaculous shows tools according to the script, installation state, server configuration, and administrator permissions. Some features are limited to supported applications or may be disabled by the host. Confirm that you selected the correct installation from the All Installations list and consult the current Softaculous documentation before trying an unrelated workaround.
How can I confirm the task completed?
Review the success message, task status, or updated installation record supplied by Softaculous. Then test the relevant result directly, such as opening the site, checking the administration page, or confirming the changed setting. Background operations can be checked in the Softaculous task list. Do not rely only on a page refresh if the task can run in the background.
What should I do after an error?
Record the exact error, operation, installation, and time. Check the task list, destination path, storage, credentials, and permissions that apply to the operation. Avoid repeating a destructive action until you know whether the first attempt finished. If a backup was created, use the restore a backup guide before trying the change again. Contact the hosting provider or Softaculous support when the message does not identify a safe correction.
Can a cPanel user perform every action?
No. Access depends on the hosting plan, server policy, Softaculous permissions, and the application’s own user roles. Some options are available only to administrators, while others are limited to a particular script. Use the controls actually shown for your account. Related preference screens include email notification settings and WordPress-specific tools in the Manage WordPress Sets guide.
Do I need a backup first?
Create a current backup before a task that changes files, database content, domains, themes, plugins, settings, or installation records. A simple viewing task usually does not require one. Follow the Softaculous backup guide and keep an offsite copy when needed with the Add Backup Location steps. A Softaculous installation backup is not automatically a full account backup.
Where can I learn more?
Use the official Softaculous Enduser Documentation linked on this page for current menu names and feature availability. For WordPress behavior, use the WordPress tutorial index or the developer’s official documentation. Browse the full Softaculous tutorial index for related tasks. Interfaces change over time, so an older screenshot may not match every current hosting account.
Can RSH Web Services perform the task for me?
The tutorial explains a customer-managed Softaculous workflow. Whether assistance is available depends on the service and support arrangement associated with the hosting account. Use the Contact Us page before sharing credentials or requesting a change, and identify the exact domain, installation, and operation that needs attention.
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