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How To Automatically Install CS-Cart Through cPanel?

CS-Cart is a popular e-commerce platform that helps you create and manage online stores with ease. It gives ready-made tools and features that help run an eCommerce store smoothly. Also, you can customise shops as per your needs and grow your business online. The platform gives full control over how the shop looks and works. Further, shop owners get the freedom to manage everything from products to payments.

Moreover, when you install CS-Cart through cPanel, the process becomes much easier. You do not have to worry about doing everything manually. The system does most of the work for you. Thus, this saves time and avoids errors. People who do not have much technical knowledge find this method helpful.

This article will discuss the steps for automatically installing CS-Cart through cPanel.

Installing CS-Cart Using cPanel

cPanel provides an efficient way to install CS-Cart automatically with just a few simple steps. Let’s go through the process below.

Log in to your cPanel Account

Use your credentials to access the cPanel dashboard. You will be ready to begin the installation process after you have logged in.

Access Softaculous Apps Installer

Next, look for the ‘Software’ section and find a tool called ‘Softaculous Apps Installer’. This is your go-to tool for installing various applications. Click on this option to open the Softaculous window.

Select CS-Cart from the E-Commerce Section

Inside Softaculous, go to the ‘E-Commerce’ category to find CS-Cart from various shopping cart solutions. Click on it to proceed with the installation.

Start the Installation

Then, a new window will open displaying more details about the platform. Simply click the ‘Install Now’ button. This action will take you to a new page where you will need to configure the settings for your installation.

Configure Installation Settings

From configuration options, set up things like the domain name, directory, and admin login details. Make sure to carefully modify these settings according to your preferences. Then, click on the ‘Install’ button to proceed.

Receive Installation Details

Before completing the process, you will see ‘Email installation details to’ below the ‘Install’ button. Enter your email address here, and you will receive a confirmation email with all the important installation details. This way, you can keep track of your installation and store login information.

CS-Cart Installation Complete

Click on ‘Install’ and CS-Cart will be automatically set up on your hosting account. The system will handle everything, and in just a few moments, your online store will be ready for you to start customising and adding products.

With CS-Cart installed, you can now get to work on building your store. Moreover, CS-Cart is that it frequently updates to improve performance and security. After installing the platform, you can easily get the latest version whenever a new update is released. This ensures your store is always running with the latest features and fixes.

July 3, 2025