Below are the general steps to install a control panel like cPanel or Plesk on a Virtual Private Server (VPS).
Before the installation, it is important to check compatibility with your operating system and also ensure that you have root access to your VPS.
Note: Most control panels are not free and you’ll need to purchase a license to use them.
Install cPanel:
1. Connect to your VPS using SSH.
1. Use the following command to update your server:
`sudo yum update -y`
1. Install perl by using:
`sudo yum install perl -y`
1. To install cPanel, you will need to run the below command:
`cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest`
1. After executing the command, the installation will take some time. Once installed, cPanel can be accessed via the web.
1. Open any browser and enter your IP followed by the port 2087. For example, if your IP was 91.189.91.23, you would enter 91.189.91.23:2087. The official cPanel guide can be found here.
Install Plesk:
1. Connect to your VPS using SSH.
1. Download the Plesk installer with the following command:
`wget https://installer.plesk.com/plesk-installer`
1. Change the permissions of the installer:
`chmod +x plesk-installer`
1. Run the installer:
`./plesk-installer`
1. Follow the prompts in the installer to complete the installation. Once this is done, Plesk can be accessed via your browser.
1. To open Plesk just enter your IP followed by the port number 8443. For example, if your IP is 91.189.91.23, you would enter: https://91.189.91.23:8443.
Remember, each VPS provider might have its own specifics and limitations and therefore precise instructions might differ. Official installation guides are always a good place to look for the correct instructions specific to your VPS.
