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How to install cPanel?

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.


  1. 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


  1. The cPanel installation has begun. It can take from 15 to 25 minutes.



  1. Once the installation is complete, the console will display a message like the cPanel Installation has been completed.



  1. Open https://your-server-IP-here:2087 (WHM)


  1. Enter the username root in the username field.


  1. Enter your root password in the password field.


  1. Click the Login button.



cPanel/WHM Setup Wizard:


Step 1: Read and accept the agreement.



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).![](https://www.ex2.com/clients/img/cp-whm-step2-networking.gif)


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.

Updated on: 14/02/2023

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