How to install CyberPanel

Quick answer: CyberPanel is a free panel built around OpenLiteSpeed, popular for fast WordPress hosting with LSCache. On a fresh Ubuntu 22.04 or AlmaLinux/Rocky 8–9 server, run the official installer with one command, choose OpenLiteSpeed when asked, and log in at https://your-server-ip:8090.

Overview

CyberPanel bundles OpenLiteSpeed (or the commercial LiteSpeed Enterprise), one-click WordPress with LSCache, DNS, FTP and an optional mail server. Its main draw is out-of-the-box WordPress speed thanks to the LiteSpeed cache stack. A 2 GB NVMe VPS is a sensible starting point.

Before you start

• A fresh server with Ubuntu 22.04, AlmaLinux 8/9 or Rocky Linux 8/9 — reinstall if needed.
• At least 2 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk (more if you enable the mail service).
• Root SSH access and 15–20 minutes — the installer compiles and configures quite a lot.

Step-by-step guide

1. Update the system (apt update && apt -y upgrade or dnf -y update).
2. Run the official installer:

   sh <(curl -s https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh || wget -qO - https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)

3. Answer the prompts: install CyberPanel with OpenLiteSpeed, Full service (recommended), and set a strong admin password when asked (or note the generated one).
4. After it finishes, log in at https://your-server-ip:8090 with user admin.
5. Create your first website or use WordPress → Deploy for a one-click WordPress with LSCache; then issue SSL (guide).

Common issues

• Port 8090 blocked: open it in the firewall; also open 80/443 for sites and 7080 only if you manage OpenLiteSpeed directly.
• Install fails midway: almost always a non-fresh OS or too little RAM — reinstall the OS and retry with 2 GB+.
• Forgot the admin password: reset it from the CLI with adminPass:

  /usr/local/CyberCP/bin/python /usr/local/CyberCP/plogical/adminPass.py --password NEWPASS

• Mail marked as spam: a panel mail server also needs correct PTR, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records.

When to contact support

If the service is Active but the panel stays unreachable after you opened the firewall ports, or you want a fresh OS to restart the install, open a support ticket.

Frequently asked questions

Is CyberPanel good for WordPress?

Yes, it is one of the best free options for WordPress: OpenLiteSpeed plus the LSCache plugin gives excellent page speed without extra tuning, and WordPress deploys in one click.

How much RAM does CyberPanel need?

Plan for at least 2 GB of RAM for the panel, MariaDB and a couple of sites; enable the mail service only if you need it, as it adds noticeable memory usage.

OpenLiteSpeed or LiteSpeed Enterprise?

OpenLiteSpeed is free and fine for most sites. LiteSpeed Enterprise adds full .htaccess compatibility and support but requires a paid license, so start with OpenLiteSpeed.

Related articles

• Which control panel should I choose?
• How to issue an SSL certificate
• Common control panel installation errors
• Control panel security checklist

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