How to Install CyberPanel on Your Server: Complete Guide

CyberPanel is a control panel based on OpenLiteSpeed, designed to simplify website and server management. It provides an intuitive interface to manage web servers, databases, DNS, and other essential services. Whether you're a website administrator or a developer, installing CyberPanel can help you manage your server more efficiently. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to successfully install CyberPanel on your Linux server.

Step 1: Prepare the Server Environment

Before starting the installation, make sure your server meets the system requirements for CyberPanel. CyberPanel supports Linux operating systems, especially CentOS 7/8, Ubuntu 18.04/20.04, and Debian 9/10 versions. You need to ensure that your server is accessible via SSH.

1. Log into your server with root privileges.
2. Update your system by running the following commands: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y # For Ubuntu/Debian systems sudo yum update -y # For CentOS systems

Step 2: Install CyberPanel

The installation process for CyberPanel is straightforward. You can install it by running a simple script. Follow these steps:

1. Log into your server and open the command line.
2. Run the following command to start the installation: bash <(curl -s https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)
3. During the installation, the system will prompt you to choose options such as installing OpenLiteSpeed (the default web server), setting up a database, and enabling DNS features. You can select the options based on your needs.
4. After the installation is complete, the script will display the URL for the CyberPanel management dashboard, typically https://your-server-ip:8090. You can log in using the admin username (default: admin) and the password you set during installation.

Step 3: Configure CyberPanel

Once installed, you can access the CyberPanel management dashboard and configure the system. In the dashboard, you can manage websites, emails, databases, DNS, and more. Here's how to get started:

1. Log into the CyberPanel dashboard.
2. In the left menu, you can create websites, manage PHP versions, install SSL certificates, and more.
3. You can also install popular applications like WordPress or PrestaShop with a single click, thanks to CyberPanel's app store.

Step 4: Install an SSL Certificate

To ensure the security of your websites, installing an SSL certificate is important. CyberPanel offers a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, which it can automatically generate and install for you.

1. In the CyberPanel dashboard, go to Websites > Manage Websites.
2. Select the website for which you want to install the SSL certificate, and click SSL.
3. Choose Install SSL, and CyberPanel will automatically request and install the SSL certificate for you.

Step 5: Configure Firewall and Security Settings

To protect your server, you can configure the firewall to limit access to your server. CyberPanel includes a built-in firewall management tool to help you set firewall rules and restrict or allow access from specific IPs.

1. In the CyberPanel dashboard, go to Security > Firewall.
2. Set the necessary firewall rules to ensure only authorized IPs can access the server.

Step 6: Install Common Applications

CyberPanel supports one-click installation of several popular applications, such as WordPress and Magento. You can access the AppStore in the management panel and choose the apps you need to install.

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