How to Install CyberPanel on Ubuntu

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to install CyberPanel on an Ubuntu server, step by step.

🧠 What Is CyberPanel?

Before we dive into the install, here’s a quick rundown:

✅ Free and open-source
⚡ Built on OpenLiteSpeed for high performance
📦 Comes with built-in support for SSL, email, FTP, DNS, and databases
🧠 Integrated support for LiteSpeed Cache, WordPress, and automatic backups
🔐 Includes a web-based file manager and security tools

Pretty solid, right? Let’s get started!

🛠️ Prerequisites

Before installing CyberPanel, make sure you have:

An Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 server (fresh install recommended)
Root access or a user with sudo privileges
At least 1GB RAM (2GB+ recommended for production use)
A domain name (optional, but useful if you want to access CyberPanel via a subdomain)

💡 Pro tip: If you don’t have a server yet, you can spin one up easily with providers like DigitalOcean, Linode, or Vultr.

📥 Step-by-Step Installation

1. 🔄 Update Your System

First, make sure your server is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. 📲 Download the Installer

Now, download the CyberPanel installer:

sudo apt install curl -y
curl -s https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh | sudo bash

3. 🧙‍♂️ Choose Your Installation Options

The installer will now prompt you with a few options. Here’s what to expect:

Full installation (with OpenLiteSpeed) – Choose this unless you have specific needs.
Set admin password – You can either let CyberPanel generate one or set your own.
Install PowerDNS, Postfix, etc. – Recommended if you want DNS and email support.
Install Memcached/Redis – Optional, but great for performance.
Install Watchdog – Optional monitoring tool.

Just follow the prompts and choose what suits your setup.

4. ☕ Grab a Coffee

The installation will take around 10–20 minutes depending on your server. Once it’s done, you’ll see your CyberPanel admin URL and login credentials in the terminal.

🔐 Accessing CyberPanel

Once installation is complete, you can access CyberPanel by visiting:

https://your-server-ip:8090

🌐 If you pointed a domain to your server, you can also use:

https://your-domain.com:8090

Username: admin
Password: The one you set during install (or the auto-generated one)

✅ What to Do Next

You’re in! 🎉 Here’s what you can do now:

Set up your first website
Create databases and FTP accounts
Install WordPress with 1-click
Enable SSL for secure HTTPS
Add your domain to CyberPanel for easy management

💡 Final Tips

Security First: Make sure your firewall allows port 8090 (or use UFW to open it).
Backups: Use the built-in backup tools to keep your sites safe.
LiteSpeed Cache: Take advantage of it if you’re hosting WordPress—it’s blazing fast!

📝 Wrapping Up

Installing CyberPanel on Ubuntu is a smooth process and gives you a powerful alternative to cPanel—without the cost. Whether you’re hosting a blog, running a client site, or building your own app, CyberPanel makes web hosting easy and efficient.