How to install cPanel?  Print this Article

cPanel is a #1 Hosting Control Panel in the web hosting industry, and you can easily install it.


What are the requirements?
- Fresh CentOS 6 or 7, installed on your VPS/Server.


How to install cPanel?
1. Login to your VPS/Server via the SSH Client.

2. Please copy the following command and paste it in the SSH Console. Then press enter.

cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest



3. The cPanel installation has begun. It can take from 15 to 25 minutes.
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4. Once the installation is complete, the console will display a message like the cPanel Installation has been completed.
cpanel-installation-completed.gif


5. Open https://your-server-IP-here:2087 (WHM)
6. Enter the username root in the username field.
7. Enter your root password in the password field.
8. Click the Login button.
cpanel-whm-login-first-time.gif




cPanel/WHM Setup Wizard:

Step 1: Read and accept the agreement.
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Step 2: Setting up Nameserver & Email:
- Email Address: Enter your email address. You will receive cPanel related alert on your email.
- Nameservers: Enter your domain nameserver such as ns1.example.com and ns2.example.com (Replace example.com with your domain name).
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Finally, click the Finish button.


Congratulations, the cPanel Installation is complete, and now you will need to compile Easy Apache, change settings, install a firewall, etc.

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