Installing cPanel on CentOS 8

cPanel is a popular web-based control panel used for managing websites and server operations. It provides a graphical interface and automation tools to simplify server management tasks. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install cPanel on CentOS 8.

Step 1: Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, make sure you have met the following prerequisites:

• A clean installation of CentOS 8
• A stable internet connection
• Minimum hardware requirements: 1 GB RAM, 20 GB free disk space, and a 2-core processor

Step 2: Updating the System

Update your CentOS 8 system by executing the following commands:

$ sudo dnf upgrade
$ sudo systemctl reboot

Step 3: Configuring the Network

Make sure your server's hostname and network configuration are properly set up:

$ sudo hostnamectl set-hostname example.com
$ sudo vi /etc/hosts

Add the following line to the file:

Server_IP_address   example.com

Step 4: Disabling Network Manager

Disable Network Manager service to ensure smooth functioning of cPanel:

$ sudo systemctl stop NetworkManager
$ sudo systemctl disable NetworkManager

Step 5: Installing cPanel

Download the latest cPanel installation script from the official website:

$ curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest
$ chmod +x latest

Run the installation script:

$ sudo ./latest

Step 6: Accessing cPanel

Once the installation is completed successfully, you can access cPanel by opening your web browser and navigating to:

https://Server_IP_address:2087

Replace "Server_IP_address" with your server's IP.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed cPanel on your CentOS 8 server. You can now begin managing your server and websites using its powerful features and user-friendly interface.