Steps to Install OpenCart Using Softaculous<\/h2>\n\n- After logging in to cPanel, click the “Softaculous Apps Installer<\/strong>” button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n- In the search box on the left side of the Softaculous interface, type “OpenCart<\/strong>” and select OpenCart from the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"OpenCart\"](\"https:\/\/www.fastpanda.co.uk\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/OpenCart.png\" "\\"OpenCart\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\n\n- On the page that opens, click the \u201cInstall<\/strong>\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n\n- On the installation screen, configure the OpenCart software, domain, and other settings as follows:\n
\n- Software Setup<\/strong>\n
\n- Choose Protocol<\/strong>: Select either “https:\/\/<\/strong>” or “https:\/\/www.<\/strong>” as the installation protocol.<\/li>\n
- Choose Domain<\/strong>: Select the domain name where you want to install OpenCart.<\/li>\n
- In Directory<\/strong>: Specify the directory where OpenCart will be installed. If you want OpenCart to run on your main domain, leave the In Directory field empty. However, if you want to install it in a subdirectory, enter the folder name (e.g., shop). In this case, you can access your OpenCart website at yourdomain.com\/shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Store Settings<\/strong>\n
\n- Store Name<\/strong>: Enter the name of your e-commerce website or brand.<\/li>\n
- Store Description<\/strong>: Write a brief description summarizing your store’s content and the products you offer.<\/li>\n
- Store Owner<\/strong>: Enter the name of the store owner or an authorized representative.<\/li>\n
- Store Address<\/strong>: Enter your business’s full address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\n- Admin Account<\/strong>\n
\n- Admin Username<\/strong>: Choose a unique, hard-to-guess username for the administrator account.<\/li>\n
- Admin Password<\/strong>: Set a strong password containing uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.<\/li>\n
- Admin Email<\/strong>: Enter a valid email address that you actively use. This address will be used for administrator account notifications and password reset requests when necessary.<\/li>\n
- First Name \/ Last Name<\/strong>: Enter the first and last name of the person who will manage the administrator account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Advanced Options<\/strong>
\nSoftaculous automatically generates the database credentials and table prefix required for the OpenCart installation. If you do not need a custom configuration, you can use the default values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nSoftaculous automatically generates the database credentials and table prefix required for the OpenCart installation. If you do not need a custom configuration, you can use the default values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Advanced](\"https:\/\/www.fastpanda.co.uk\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Advanced-Options.png\" "\\"Advanced")
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