How to uninstall programs using Softaculous

Written by Arnel Custodio

Softaculous  makes uninstalling programs as simple as installing programs using Softaculous. This tutorial will show you how to remove programs that were previously installed using Softaculous.

Uninstalling programs with Softaculous:

  1. Log into your cPanel
  2. Click the Softaculous icon softac-icon in the Software/Services section
  3. Click the Application Installs button in the top menu
  4. Next to the program you want to uninstall, click X-mark remove icon
  5. Remove everything unless you intend to keep data from the installation.  Leave all boxes checked for Remove directory, Remove database, and Remove database user.

    Click the Remove Installation button to uninstall this program. You will then receive a pop up stating:

    These actions are irreversible!
    Are you sure you want to remove this installation ?

    Click OK to complete the removal of the software. When the uninstallation was successful, you will see the following message:

    The installation was removed successfully
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