{"id":61,"date":"2012-03-01T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/?p=61"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:05:36","slug":"how-to-install-fantastico-on-cpanelwhm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-install-fantastico-on-cpanelwhm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install Fantastico on cPanel\/WHM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fantastico is a script auto-installer for cPanel that allows users to install popular web applications such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and more with a few clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before proceeding, ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Root SSH access to the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Web Host Manager installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Internet connectivity on the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Backup of important server configurations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Login via SSH<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Access the server through SSH as the root user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Navigate to WHM CGI Directory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    cd \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/whostmgr\/docroot\/cgi<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Step 3: Download Fantastico Package<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Execute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    wget -N http:\/\/files.betaservant.com\/files\/free\/fantastico_whm_admin.tgz<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Step 4: Extract the Package<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    tar -xzpf fantastico_whm_admin.tgz<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Step 5: Remove the Archive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Execute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    rm -rf fantastico_whm_admin.tgz<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    WHM Installation Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Step 6: Login to WHM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Login to Web Host Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Step 7: Open Fantastico Plugin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Plugins \u2192 Fantastico De Luxe WHM Admin<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Proceed with the installation wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Fix Permission Error (Optional)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    If you receive errors while opening Fantastico, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    chmod -R 0755 \/usr\/local\/cpanel\/3rdparty\/etc\/ixed<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Important Fantastico Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    After installation, review the following settings carefully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Choose the default language for users and administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Email Notifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Specify an administrator email address to receive installation notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Master Files Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Recommended setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Remove<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    unless you are modifying Fantastico master files manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    PHP suEXEC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Enable this option only if PHP suEXEC is installed on the server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    This helps prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Internal Server Error<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    during application installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Path to netPBM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Specify the full path to netPBM binaries if Gallery installations are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Update Preference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Choose between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Stable version<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Latest version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      Recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Stable version<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
      Enable Fantastico for cPanel Users<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      If users cannot see Fantastico inside cPanel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Login to WHM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Go to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        Packages \u2192 Feature Manager<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Edit the default feature list<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Enable:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          Fantastico<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Save changes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            Installing Fantastico on cPanel provides an easy way for users to deploy popular web applications directly from their hosting control panel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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