Install CloudPanel in 60s

Introduction : The Problem with cPanel

If you are running a VPS or a Dedicated Server, you probably know the pain of paying for cPanel. What started as an affordable tool has now become a luxury. With frequent price hikes, a standard license can cost you $30 to $50 per month. That is often more expensive than the server itself!

Why pay for a control panel when your server is already costing you money?

The Solution: Meet CloudPanel

CloudPanel is the game-changer you have been waiting for. It is a modern, open-source server control panel designed for speed, simplicity, and performance.

Unlike cPanel (which uses the older Apache web server), CloudPanel is built on NGINX. This makes it incredibly lightweight and blazing fast.

• Zero Cost: It is 100% Free. No hidden fees.
• High Performance: It comes pre-configured with NGINX, PHP-FPM, and Redis for maximum speed.
• Clean Interface: No cluttered menus. You get exactly what you need to run Node.js, PHP, Python, and Static sites.

Prerequisites: What You Need

Before we start the installation, make sure you have the following ready.

1. A Fresh Server: CloudPanel is lightweight, but it requires a clean environment.
   • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Debian 12 (Recommended).
   • Important: Do not install this on a server that already has cPanel, Plesk, or Apache installed. It must be a fresh OS.


2. Hardware Requirements: You don't need a supercomputer. CloudPanel is very efficient.
   • CPU: 1 Core minimum.
   • RAM: 2GB minimum.
   • Disk: 10GB space.


3. Root Access: You need SSH access (Root user) to run the installation script.

Step 1: Connect to Your Server

First, log in to your server using SSH. Replace your-server-ip with your actual IP address.

ssh root@your-server-ip

Step 2: Update Your System

Before running the installer, ensure your OS is up to date and install the necessary tools.

apt update && apt -y upgrade && apt -y install curl wget sudo

Step 3: Run the "One-Click" Installer

This is where the magic happens. Run this single command to install NGINX, PHP, MySQL, and CloudPanel automatically.

curl -sS https://installer.cloudpanel.io/ce/v2/install.sh -o install.sh; \
sudo bash install.sh

The installation will take about 60 to 90 seconds. Once done, it will display your Admin URL and credentials.

Step 4: Access Your Dashboard

Open your browser and visit the URL shown in your terminal:

https://your-server-ip:8443

Note: You will see a "Privacy Warning" (SSL Error). This is normal because we haven't connected a domain yet. Click Advanced ->Proceed to continue.

Step 5: Configure Firewall (UFW)

CloudPanel runs on Port 8443. Ensure you open the necessary ports to allow traffic.

ufw allow 80
ufw allow 443
ufw allow 8443
ufw allow ssh
ufw enable