PREREQUISITES #
- Basic knowledge of Linux,
- Know how to use the shell
- Know how to host your site on your own VPS
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install CentOS Web Panel on CentOS 8.
Install CentOS Web Panel on CentOS 8 #
Step 1. First, let’s start by ensuring your system is up-to-date. #
sudo dnf update
Step 2. Setup Hostname. #
Login in to your server as root and make sure to set the correct hostname:
hostnamectl set-hostname cwp.idroot.us
For changes to take effect type
exec bash
Step 3. Download and Installing CentOS Web Panel. #
After setting hostname, now download script installation Centos Web panel using the following command:
yum -y install wget && cd /usr/local/src && wget http://centos-webpanel.com/cwp-el8-latest && sh cwp-el8-latestThe installation script will take some time to complete, and once it’s done you will be provided with an URL to access the panel and your MySQL root password.
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# CWP Installed #
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go to CentOS WebPanel Admin GUI at http://SERVER_IP:2030/
http://SERVER_IP:2030
SSL: https://SERVER_IP:2031
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Username: root
Password: YOUR_PASSWORD
MySQL root Password: MYSQL_PASSWORD
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CentOS Web Panel MailServer Installer
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SSL Cert name (hostname): cwp.truehost.cloud
SSL Cert file location /etc/pki/tls/ private|certs
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visit for help: www.centos-webpanel.com
Write down login details and press ENTER for server reboot!
Press ENTER for server reboot!
If the system does not reboot automatically simply type “reboot” to reboot the server:
Step 4. Accessing the CentOS Web Panel. #
CentOS Web Panel will be available on HTTPS port 2031 by default. Open your favorite browser and navigate to https://your-domain.com:2031 or https://server-ip-address:2030.
Login to the panel using the system’s root account. You got the password in the previous step.
If you are using a firewall, please open port 2030 to enable access to the control panel.
