Installing TomatoCart using Softaculous

TomatoCart is a free, open‑source e‑commerce platform designed to provide a lightweight and user‑friendly shopping cart solution. With Softaculous, you can install TomatoCart quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use TomatoCart?

• Lightweight and fast compared to larger e‑commerce platforms.

• Easy to use and customize with themes and extensions.

• Supports multiple languages and currencies.

• Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install TomatoCart

1. Log in to cPanel.

   • Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.

2. Search for TomatoCart.

   • In the Softaculous dashboard, type TomatoCart in the search box.

   • Or browse under E‑Commerce → TomatoCart.

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 TomatoCart will be installed.

6. Set Directory.

   • Leave blank if you want TomatoCart installed at the root (e.g., example.com).

   • Enter a folder name (e.g., store) if you want TomatoCart installed at example.com/store.

7. Configure Store Settings.

   • Store Name → Enter the name of your shop.

   • Store Owner → Enter the store owner’s name.

   • 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 TomatoCart.

10. Install.

    • Review settings and click Install.

    • Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the TomatoCart login URL (e.g., example.com/store/admin).