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# How do I easily update an application with Softaculous?

[Softaculous](https://www.softaculous.com/softaculous/) makes it easy to update the applications hosted on your server.

* [Log in to your cPanel](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-do-i-access-cpanel-en4rsm/)
* In the "**Software**" section, click "**Softaculous App Installer**"
* Click the "**All Installations**" icon in the top right:
  ![](https://hodi.host/images/kb/139_Screenshot-2024-10-09-at-08.07.48.png)

* Click the rotating arrows icon next to the version number (if the icon isn't there, no update is available):
  ![](https://hodi.host/images/kb/140_Screenshot-2024-10-09-at-08.09.35.png)

* If you don't see your application, it wasn't installed with Softaculous - but don't worry, you can import your application into Softaculous by following the tutorial "[How do I import an existing application into Softaculous?](https://help.hodi.host/en/article/how-do-i-import-an-existing-application-into-softaculous-1e2gem7/)"
* Read the information, then click the "**Upgrade**" button.
* If a PHP update is required, Softaculous will let you know and offer to update PHP on your behalf.

## Automatic updates
If you'd like, you can enable automatic updates with Softaculous, in particular to maintain a good level of security on your site. However, be careful: if you've added custom code to your application, this could cause issues.

To do this, click the pencil-shaped icon in the "**All Installations**" section:
![](https://hodi.host/images/kb/142_Screenshot-2024-10-09-at-08.13.36.png)

Then in the "**Auto Update**" section, check "**Update to Latest Version Available (Major as well as Minor)**" and click the "**Save Install Details**" button.
![](https://hodi.host/images/kb/141_Screenshot-2024-10-09-at-08.14.09.png)

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