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?

• 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

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).