Softaculous Foot Print

  • Resolved stephenwp001

    (@stephenwp001)


    7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi,

    Is it best to do a manual install of WordPress or use Softaculous?

    Are there any known issues with using Softaculous, like security issues or anything added to the directory unnecessary?

    Thanks
    Steve

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  • It doesn’t make any significant difference if WordPress is installed manually or by using Softaculous. It is a matter of personal preference.

    Softaculous doesn’t store any additional files in the document root for the website. The user data is stored outside of this directory, so unless your cPanel account is compromised, the Softaculous data will be safe.

    It is good to know that Softaculous will save you both a lot of time and effort especially if you are not experienced with manual installations.

    Thread Starter stephenwp001

    (@stephenwp001)

    Hi Rose,

    Thank you for your reply. Just one further question. Does Softaculous install the MySQL database automatically or do I need to set that up first?

    Thanks
    Steve

    Yes, the MySQL database gets created for you.

    Personally, I always recommend that people install WordPress manually, rather than use an installer like Softaculous. Mainly because the experience and expertise that you gain from doing the install yourself will help later on, especially when a new version of WordPress comes out. But also because I still, 7 years after I stopped using installers, read in these forums about people who have trouble re-installing or updating WordPress that was originally installed with an installer.

    Thread Starter stephenwp001

    (@stephenwp001)

    Hi,

    Thanks for your help. Your advice is very useful.

    I would like to manually install WP but I’m finding that difficult via ftp. I started another thread regarding that issue:
    https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/filezilla-disconnecting-during-upload/#post-8821776

    Thanks
    Steve

    Thread Starter stephenwp001

    (@stephenwp001)

    Sorry posted to wrong thread ??

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    Thread Starter stephenwp001

    (@stephenwp001)

    Thanks

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