How to Install aaPanel Web Hosting Control Panel on Your Server

Introduction: In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing aaPanel, an open-source web hosting control panel that includes email features and a one-click software installer.

Prerequisites:

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A server with root access.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and how to use the terminal.

What You Should Know:

Before we get started, here are some key details you should know:

• Username: root (This is the default SSH user.)
• Hostname: <your_hostname> (e.g., sub.domain.tld)
• Domain: <domain.tld> (e.g., example.com)
• Subdomain: <sub.domain.tld> (e.g., sub.example.com)
• IPv4 Address: 192.0.2.1 (Standard IP Address)

Step 1: Setting Up Your Server

Choosing a Project:

1. Log in to your server hosting provider's platform.

Creating the Server:

2. Create your server instance with your desired specifications.

Choosing the Server's Operating System:

3. Select the operating system for your server. In this tutorial, we'll use Ubuntu 20.04, but you can choose any supported by aaPanel.

Selecting the Type of Server:

4. Choose the server type based on your needs. Ensure it meets the requirements for your hosting.

Other Settings:

5. Configure other options according to your preferences. Defaults are usually fine.

Step 2: Installation

Connecting to Your Server:

6. Connect to your server using SSH. Use the following command, replacing <IP Address> with your server's IPv4 address, or of course you can use putty software.

   ssh root@<IP Address>

Installing aaPanel:

7. Run the following commands to install aaPanel:

   # Install, Update, Upgrade all packages apt-get update -y && apt-get upgrade -y apt-get install wget -y wget -O install.sh https://www.aapanel.com/script/install-ubuntu_6.0_en.sh && sudo bash install.sh

8. After the installation script completes, you will see the details of the default admin user.

Step 3: Accessing the Web Hosting Panel

9. Access the web hosting panel using the provided admin user details.

10. Upon logging in, you may be prompted to install recommended software packages. Choose LNMP or LAMP based on your requirements. This selection is typically made on the software recommendations screen.

11. Once you complete the package installation or close the screen, you will see the aaPanel dashboard.

Adding Your First Website:

12. To add a website, configure the basic settings (ensure the domain points to your server's public IPv4 address).

Adding SSL Certificate:

13. Configure SSL options for added security.

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have successfully installed aaPanel on your server. You can now manage your websites and hosting services with ease. Thank you for following this tutorial.