To install PrestaShop in DirectAdmin using Softaculous, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Log in to your DirectAdmin Panel using your username and password.

Step 2: Scroll down to the "Software/Services" section and click on "Softaculous".

Step 3: In the Softaculous interface, you will find a list of available applications on the left-hand side. Locate and click on "E-Commerce" to expand the category.

Step 4: Find "PrestaShop" from the list of ecommerce applications and click on it. This will take you to the PrestaShop installation page.

Step 5: On the PrestaShop installation page, click on the "Install" button to start the installation process.

Step 6: Fill in the required information for the installation:

Choose the protocol (http:// or https://) based on your website's configuration.

Select the domain where you want to install PrestaShop.

Enter the directory where you want to install PrestaShop. If you want to install it in the root directory, leave this field blank.

Provide an admin email, username, and password for your PrestaShop store.

Configure additional settings, such as the store name, description, and default language.

Optionally, you can customize the database name, table prefix, and backup settings. However, the default values should work fine for most installations.

Step 7: Scroll down and click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.

Step 8: Softaculous will now install PrestaShop using the provided settings. Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 9: Once the installation is finished, you will see a success message with links to your PrestaShop store and admin panel.

Step 10: Make sure to note down the admin URL, username, and password provided on the installation page. You will need these credentials to access the PrestaShop admin panel.

That's it! You have successfully installed PrestaShop using Softaculous in DirectAdmin. You can now access your PrestaShop store and start configuring it to meet your requirements.