Softaculous, a widely used auto-installer script library, can be seamlessly integrated with cPanel/WHM, simplifying the process of installing and managing various web applications on your AlmaLinux 8 server. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Softaculous on a server with cPanel/WHM installed.

Prerequisites

• A server running AlmaLinux 8 with cPanel/WHM installed.
• Root access or a user with sudo privileges.
• Minimum 2GB RAM (requirements may vary based on usage).
• Ensure IonCube Loader is installed and configured with cPanel/WHM.

Step 1: Log in to cPanel/WHM

Access your cPanel/WHM interface using your web browser and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to WHM Panel

Inside WHM, navigate to the "Software" section and select "EasyApache 4" from the menu.

Step 3: Enable IonCube Loader

Ensure IonCube Loader is enabled in EasyApache 4. If not, select "IonCube Loader" under the "PHP Extensions" section and click "Next" to provision the changes.

Step 4: Download Softaculous

SSH into your server, and execute the following command to download the Softaculous installation script:

Step 5: Install Softaculous

Make the script executable and run it to install Softaculous:

Allow the installation process to complete. Once finished, Softaculous will be integrated into your cPanel/WHM interface, and you can access it through the cPanel dashboard.

With Softaculous successfully installed and integrated, managing and installing various web applications on your AlmaLinux 8 server via cPanel/WHM becomes a seamless experience.