How to Install CyberPanel on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: A Step-by-Step Guide

Today, We are going to learn How to Install CyberPanel on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: A Step-by-Step Guide. CyberPanel is a popular open-source web hosting control panel that comes with powerful features, making it easy for users to manage their web servers.

It utilizes LiteSpeed Web Server, which is known for its speed, security, and stability. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of installing CyberPanel on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following ready:

1. A fresh Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server instance.
2. A user with root privileges or access to the ‘sudo’ command.
3. A stable internet connection.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade System Packages

First, update your system packages to the latest versions by executing the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install CyberPanel

Next, download the CyberPanel installation script from the official website using the ‘wget’ command:

wget -O installer.sh https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh

Now, make the script executable by running:

chmod +x installer.sh

To begin the installation process, execute the installer script:

sudo ./installer.sh

Step 3: Choose Installation Options

During the installation process, you will be prompted to choose between two options: “Install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed” or “Install CyberPanel with LiteSpeed Enterprise.” Select the first option for a free, open-source version:

1. Install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed

Next, the installer will ask whether you want to install Memcached and Redis extensions. Choose ‘Y’ for both options to enable caching and improve your website’s performance:

Do you want to install Memcached extension and backend? [Y/n]: Y
Do you want to install Redis extension and backend? [Y/n]: Y

Type Yes to start WatchDog.

Would you like to set up a WatchDog (beta) for Web service and Database service ?

The watchdog script will be automatically started up after installation and server reboot

If you want to kill the watchdog , run watchdog kill

Please type Yes or no (with capital Y, default Yes):Y

Step 4: Set Up CyberPanel Admin Credentials

The installer will then prompt you to create a CyberPanel admin password. Input your desired credentials, and remember to store them safely for future reference:

Please choose to use default admin password 1234567, 

randomly generate one (recommended) or 

specify the admin password?



Choose [d]fault, [r]andom or [s]et password: [d/r/s]

Choose the default password, a random password, or set your own password by typing D, or R, or S. Then type ENTER.

Step 5: Complete Installation

After entering your credentials, the installation process will begin. This may take some time, so be patient. Once the installation is complete, you will see the following message:

CyberPanel Installed

Step 6: Access CyberPanel

You can now access the CyberPanel dashboard through your web browser. Use the following URL format, replacing [your_server_IP] with your server’s IP address:

https://[your_server_IP]:8090

Default : Enter admin for the username and 1234567 for the password.

Log in using the admin credentials you created during the installation process. You should now have access to the CyberPanel dashboard, where you can start managing your websites and server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CyberPanel on your Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server. You can now take advantage of CyberPanel’s powerful features to manage your web server and host websites with ease. Don’t forget to consult the official CyberPanel documentation for additional guidance and best practices. Happy hosting!