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# Installing Roundcube using Softaculous

> Learn how to set up Roundcube with 1-Click using Softaculous. Just follow our step-by-step Roundcube install guide.

This article describes how to install the Roundcube webmail application using the Softaculous installer in cPanel.

<Note>
  This application is only available in Softaculous Premium. If you need further assistance, please open a ticket at [https://my.hosting.com](https://my.hosting.com).
</Note>

## Installing Roundcube

All cPanel accounts include the Roundcube webmail application by default. However, it is often a few versions behind the latest version. If there is a new Roundcube feature that you need, you can use Softaculous to install a newer version and run your own installation.

<Tip>
  To determine which Roundcube version cPanel uses on your server, log in to your account [using SSH](/docs/using-ssh-secure-shell), and then type the following command:
</Tip>

```bash theme={null}
cat /var/cpanel/roundcube/version
```

To install Roundcube using Softaculous, follow these steps:

1. Log in to cPanel.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you do not know how to log in to your cPanel account, please see [this article](/docs/accessing-cpanel).

2. On the **Tools** page, in the **Softaculous Apps Installer** section, click **Softaculous Apps Installer** (or any of the icons under **Scripts** or **Categories**).

3. In the **Search** text box, type `roundcube` and then press Enter.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > Alternatively, you can use the navigation pane on the left side. To do this, click **Mails** , and then click **Roundcube** .

4. Click **Install**. The installation page appears.

5. In the **Choose Protocol** list box, select the protocol.
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > If you have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **https\://** or **https\://www** . If you do not have an SSL certificate installed on your site, select **http\://** or **http\://www** .

<Warning>
  **Important**

  Because you must send account login information for a webmail application like Roundcube, you should only use SSL connections.
</Warning>

6. In the **Choose Domain** list box, select the domain for installation, or accept the default value.

7. In the **In Directory** text box, type the directory where you want to install the application, or accept the default value.
   > 👍 Tip
   >
   > If you want your domain name to go directly to the application, make sure the **In Directory** text box is blank.

8. In the **Site Name** text box, type the site name. The site name appears on the Roundcube login page.

9. Under **IMAP Settings**, in the **Server Address** text box, type your domain name (for example, *example.com* ).
   > 📘 Note
   >
   > Alternatively, you can use the server name for your account (for example, *mi3-ss20.a2hosting.com* ). For information about how to determine the server name for your account, please see [this article](/docs/determining-your-accounts-server-name).

10. In the **Connection Type** list box, select **SSL**.

11. In the **IMAP Port** text box, type `993`.

12. Under **SMTP Settings**, in the **Server Address** text box, type your domain name (for example, *example.com* ).
    > 📘 Note
    >
    > Alternatively, you can use the server name for your account (for example, *mi3-ss20.a2hosting.com* ). For information about how to determine the server name for your account, please see [this article](/docs/determining-your-accounts-server-name).

13. In the **Connection Type** list box, select **SSL**.

14. In the **SMTP Port** text box, type `465`.

15. In the **Select Language** list box, select the default language for the application.

16. Click the ![Advanced Options icon](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-softaculous-advancedoptions.gif) icon to expand **Advanced Options**.

17. In the **Database Name** text box, type the name of the database to create for the application, or accept the default value.

18. In the **Table Prefix** text box, type the database table prefix, or accept the default value.

19. If you do not want to receive e-mail notifications when application updates are available, select the **Disable Update Notifications Emails** check box.
    > 🚧 Important
    >
    > We **strongly** recommend that you receive e-mail notifications when application updates are available. Keeping your site updated helps prevent unauthorized access attempts and data loss.

20. In the **Backup Location** list box, you can select a location to store application backups.

21. In the **Automated backups** list box, you can select whether or not Softaculous makes periodic backups of your application.

22. In the **Backup Rotation** list box, you can select how often Softaculous overwrites the oldest backup file with a new backup file.

23. To receive site configuration information after the installation is complete, type an e-mail address in the **Email installation details to** text box.

24. Review the installation options and settings, and then click **Install**. When installation is complete, Softaculous provides information about the application's configuration.

## More information

For more information about Roundcube, please visit [http://roundcube.net](http://roundcube.net).

## Related articles

* [How to manage your applications in Softaculous](/docs/manage-your-applications)