Post Date: December 11, 2019
Last Updated: November 05, 2026
Introduction
Install Installatron on cPanel/WHM to simplify the process of installing, managing, and updating web applications on your hosting server. Installatron is an application installer plugin that integrates with cPanel and WHM, allowing users to manage popular applications such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and other content management systems.
By completing the Installatron installation on your cPanel/WHM server, administrators, resellers, and website owners can easily deploy web applications without manually performing every installation step through SSH.
In this tutorial, we will explain how to download and install Installatron on cPanel/WHM using installation scripts, RPM packages, and Debian packages. We will also cover troubleshooting and accessing Installatron through the WHM and cPanel interfaces.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the Installatron installation, ensure that the following requirements are met:
- Root SSH access to the cPanel/WHM server.
- A working cPanel/WHM installation.
- A supported Linux operating system.
- Active internet connectivity to download the Installatron installation packages.
- Sufficient disk space to download and install the plugin.
- Basic knowledge of Linux commands and SSH.
Implementation: Install Installatron on cPanel/WHM
Step 1: Install Installatron Plugin
Execute the below commands from the SSH root command prompt
Choose the appropriate commands for the packages accordingly.
- For any type of server, execute the following command.
wget https://data.installatron.com/installatron-plugin.sh chmod +x installatron-plugin.sh ./installatron-plugin.sh -f
- For servers that support the RPM packaging standard, execute the following command
rpm -Uvh https://data.installatron.com/installatron-plugin-cpanel-latest.noarch.rpm
- For servers that support the Debian packaging standard, execute the following command.
wget https://data.installatron.com/installatron-plugin-cpanel_latest_all.deb
dpkg -i installatron-plugin-cpanel_latest_all.deb
Step 2: Troubleshoot Installatron Installation
If you face any error/issues during installation, you can refer the below link
https://installatron.com/docs/admin/troubleshooting
Step 3: Access Installatron in WHM and cPanel
Installatron Plugin is now ready to be used in cPanel and WHM.
The main WHM account will see an Installatron Admin button in the Addons portion of the side menu.
Resellers will see an Installatron Admin button in WHM and an Installatron button in cPanel.
Website owners will see an Installatron Applications Installer button in cPanel.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have explained how to download and install the Installatron plugin on a cPanel/WHM server using the installation script or the appropriate RPM and Debian packages.
Once the installation is completed successfully, Installatron will be available through WHM and cPanel, depending on the user’s account privileges. Server administrators, resellers, and website owners can use the plugin to simplify web application installation and management.
By integrating Installatron with cPanel/WHM, you can make application deployment easier and provide users with a convenient way to manage their websites.
FAQs
1. What is Installatron in cPanel/WHM?
Installatron is an application installer plugin for cPanel/WHM that allows users to install, manage, update, and maintain web applications such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.
2. What are the prerequisites for installing Installatron?
You need root SSH access, a working cPanel/WHM installation, a supported Linux operating system, an active internet connection, and sufficient disk space.
3. How do I install Installatron on a cPanel/WHM server?
You can install Installatron by downloading and executing its installation script through SSH or by using the appropriate RPM or Debian package.
4. Can I install Installatron using WHM?
Installatron is generally installed through the server’s SSH root command prompt. After installation, you can access the Installatron Admin interface through WHM.
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Official documentation
Installatron Official Documentation: Link
Installation Guide: Link
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