What is CyberPanel? CyberPanel Installation Guide

When running websites on VPS, manual management using command lines often takes a lot of time and is prone to errors, especially when you need to deploy multiple domains, configure SSL, create databases, or install WordPress quickly. That is why control panels likeCyberPanelhas become a popular choice thanks to its intuitive interface and simple operation while still ensuring performance and system control.

With the VPS infrastructure ofVPTS, CyberPanel helps you turn a "blank" VPS into a complete hosting environment in just a few steps: create a website, manage files, issue Let’s Encrypt SSL, optimize speed with OpenLiteSpeed, and deploy WordPress with 1-click. The article below will guide you through installing CyberPanel on a VPTS VPS properly and easily, suitable for both beginners and experienced server administrators.

1. What is CyberPanel?

Definition:CyberPanel is a free hosting/VPS control panel (with paid editions) that stands out because it runs on OpenLiteSpeed (OLS) or LiteSpeed Enterprise (if you hold a license). CyberPanel helps you manage websites in a "cPanel"-like way but more modern, focusing on performance and WordPress optimization.

What is CyberPanel commonly used for?

• Create websites, domains/subdomains, SSL, FTP

• InstallWordPress 1-click

• Database management (MySQL/MariaDB)

• Email management (configuration optional)

• Manage backups, cron jobs, and file manager

• Speed optimization with OpenLiteSpeed + LSCache (especially suited for WordPress)

Key Advantages

• Nhanhwith OpenLiteSpeed (well optimized for WordPress)

• Free (OpenLiteSpeed)

• AvailableSSL Let’s Encrypt

• Easy-to-use interface, plenty of built-in features

Drawbacks to Note

• Do not install alongside other panels (cPanel/DirectAdmin/Plesk…)

• If the machine is weak (low RAM), it can easily slow down when running multiple websites

• Some advanced / cloud backup features may require additional configuration

2. Preparation Before Installing CyberPanel

This article will guide you through installingCyberPanelon VPS, helping you manage your website more conveniently via a web interface. Before starting, make sure your VPS meets the following minimum requirements:

• Supported operating systems:The VPS needs to be pre-installed with one of the operating systems such asUbuntu 18.04 / 20.04 / 22.04, AlmaLinux 8 / 9, orCloudLinux 8for CyberPanel to run stably and be easy to deploy.

• Minimum resources:Recommended VPS withRAM from 1GB or moreandminimum hard drive capacity of 10GB. If you plan to run WordPress or multiple websites, you should choose a higher configuration so the system operates smoothly and avoids resource shortages.

• Minimum resources:Recommended VPS withRAM from 1GB or moreandminimum hard drive capacity of 10GB. If you plan to run WordPress or multiple websites, you should choose a higher configuration so the system operates smoothly and avoids resource shortages.

• Prepare SSH access:You need to log in to the VPS usingSSHto run the installation command. If using Windows, you can use tools likePuTTYor Terminal/PowerShell to connect to the server.

Step 1: Install CyberPanel

First, you need to log in to the VPS usingSSHwith permissionsrootto perform the installation. After successfully connecting to the VPS via SSH with privilegesroot, you shouldupdate operating systemto the latest version, then begin installing CyberPanel.

• Update Operating System for Ubuntu (18.04/20.04/22.04):

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

• For AlmaLinux/RockyLinux/CloudLinux:

sudo yum check-update
sudo yum update

Step 2: Proceed with installing CyberPanel

Run the CyberPanel installation command:

sh <(curl https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh || wget - O - https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)

After running the installation command, follow the options displayed on the screen in this order:

• At the first step, the system will prompt for confirmation to install CyberPanel. Enter1to begin the first-time installation.

• Next, when prompted to select a web server, enter1to install CyberPanel withOpenLiteSpeed(free version).

• Then, the system asks whether to install all accompanying services (for example,PowerDNS, Postfix, Pure-FTPd). You enterYto select full installation mode.

• CyberPanel will ask if you want to configureRemote MySQLor not. If you do not need to use MySQL from another server, enterNto skip.

• In the CyberPanel version selection section, you canpress Enterto use the latest version, or choose another version if you have specific needs.

• Default login password is “1234567”. However, you should change this password to enhance security by entering s to set your own password or r for the system to generate a random password. The new password will be displayed after the installation process is complete.

• To install Memcached and the corresponding PHP version, continue by entering Y. Do the same if you want to install Redis and the corresponding PHP version.

• After you complete your selections according to the guide, the system will automatically proceed to install CyberPanel on the VPS. This process may take a while, usually rangingabout 20–30 minutes(speed depends on network speed and VPS configuration).

Step 3: Restart VPS

When the installation process is complete, the screen will display the necessary credentials to log in to CyberPanel, such as:access path, usernameandpassword. You should save this information for future use.

Then, the system will ask if you want torestart VPSor not. At this point, you enterYto reboot the server, complete installation, and begin accessing CyberPanel.

3. Log in to CyberPanel

Once the VPS finishes rebooting, you can access CyberPanel by following these steps:

Access administration page

Open your browser and enter the address:https://IP_VPS_CUA_BAN:8090

If the browser shows a security warning (self-signed SSL), selectAdvanced → Proceed (Continue to site).

• On the CyberPanel login screen, enter:

• Username: admin

• Password:the password you set during installation (or system-generated password)

If you forget your admin password, SSH into the VPS and reset the CyberPanel admin password using the command:

adminPass Matkhaumanh@123

• Restart the service, log in again, and run additional commands

systemctl restart lscpd

• This is the CyberPanel interface upon successful login

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CONCLUSION

In the context of rising infrastructure costs and increasingly stringent website operation requirements regarding speed, stability, and security, CyberPanel emerges as a practical, efficient, and accessible choice. Unpretentious and straightforward, CyberPanel focuses right on the core: high performance, simple management, and cost savings.

AtVPTS, CyberPanel was chosen not only because it is free or easy to install, but because it truly aligns with the infrastructure philosophy: simple to operate – powerful to scale – secure to use. When deployed properly on a high-quality VPS, CyberPanel is not just a control panel, but becomes a reliable web management platform for both individuals and businesses.

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