How to Install cPanel into VPS Linux - Detailed Tutorial

Introduction

cPanel is a popular web hosting control panel that allows website owners to easily manage their servers and websites. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing cPanel on a VPS running Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

A VPS running Linux (CentOS 7 or higher recommended)
Root access to your VPS
A valid cPanel license

Step 1: Update your system

Before installing cPanel, it is important to update your system to ensure that all packages are up-to-date. You can do this by running the following commands:

    sudo yum updatesudo yum upgrade

Step 2: Set the hostname

Next, set the hostname of your server by editing the /etc/hostname file and adding your desired hostname. Save the file and update the hostname by running the following command:

    sudo hostnamectl set-hostname yourhostname

Step 3: Install cPanel

Now it's time to install cPanel on your VPS. To do this, download the installation script from the cPanel website and run it with the following command:

    curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latestsudo sh latest

Step 4: Access cPanel

Once the installation is complete, you can access cPanel by navigating to https://yourhostname:2087 in your web browser. Log in using your root credentials and start managing your server and websites with ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install cPanel on any Linux distribution?

cPanel is officially supported on CentOS only, but it can be installed on other Linux distributions with some modifications. However, it is recommended to use CentOS for optimal performance.