> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hostinger.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hostinger.com/websites/auto-installer.md).

# Auto Installer

One-click installer for popular web applications. Installs the app into your `public_html` (or a subdirectory), sets up the database, and hands you admin credentials — no manual unzip, no `wp-config.php` editing.

## Available apps

The installer highlights three options:

* **WordPress** — the default choice for most sites; see [Installing WordPress](/wordpress/installing.md)
* **WooCommerce** — installed as WordPress with the WooCommerce plugin
* **Joomla**

Below them, an **Other** option opens a searchable catalog of additional applications (CMSs, forums, e-commerce, and more). The catalog changes over time — search it in hPanel for the current lineup.

## Install an app

1. Open your website dashboard in hPanel.
2. Click **Auto Installer** (under **Website** in the sidebar).
3. Pick one of the highlighted apps, or search the catalog under **Other**.
4. Fill in the setup form:
   * **Install path** — leave blank to install at the domain root, or enter a subdirectory (`/blog`, `/shop`, etc.)
   * **Admin username + password** — your login for the app's admin panel
   * **Admin email**
   * **Site name / language** — app-specific
5. Click **Install**.

Installation usually completes in under a minute.

## What happens under the hood

* The latest stable release of the app is downloaded to the target directory.
* A MySQL database is created and credentials injected into the app's config file.
* Admin user is created with the credentials you provided.
* File permissions are set to match the app's recommendations.

## Managing installed apps

The **Installed applications** list on the same page shows every app installed through the installer, with per-app details and management actions.

For WordPress, we recommend [Automatic updates](/wordpress/security.md) — they catch security releases faster than manual updating.

To remove an app, delete it from the installed applications list. This deletes the app files and the database it created — back up first if you might want the data later.

## Troubleshooting

**Install failed partway** Delete the partial install directory via [File Manager](/websites/file-manager.md), then try again. Most failures are due to subdirectory permission issues that resolve on retry.

**"Database limit reached"** Your plan has a cap on MySQL databases. Delete an unused database or pick an install that can share an existing database.

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*Last updated: July 22, 2026*