How to Install cPanel?
1. Log in to your VPS as root
ssh root@your_server_ip
2. Set a Fully Qualified Hostname
hostnamectl set-hostname server.example.com
3. Update Your Server
dnf update -y reboot
Login again after reboot:
ssh root@your_server_ip
4. Disable NetworkManager (Recommended)
systemctl stop NetworkManager systemctl disable NetworkManager
5. Download cPanel Installer
cd /home curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest
6. Run the Installer
sh latest
⚠️ This may take 30–60 minutes. Do not close SSH during installation.
7. Access WHM Panel (Web Interface)
Open browser and go to:
https://your_server_ip:2087
- Login:
Username: root
Password: (your server root password)
8. Complete Initial Setup in WHM (Web steps)
– Accept license agreement
– Set contact email
– Configure networking and services
– Finish setup
9. Activate cPanel License (Web steps)
- Enter your purchased license or use the 15-day trial.