cPanel and WHM provide a powerful web hosting control panel for Linux servers. This article outlines the installation process.
Requirements
- A clean installation of CentOS, AlmaLinux, or Rocky Linux
- Minimum 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
- At least 20 GB of disk space
- A valid cPanel license
Installation Steps
- Log into your server as root via SSH.
- Update your system:
yum update -y - Download and run the cPanel installer:
cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest - The installation may take 30-60 minutes. Wait for it to complete.
- Access WHM at:
https://your-server-ip:2087 - Complete the initial setup wizard and activate your license.
Need Help?
If you need assistance installing cPanel/WHM, contact us through the Circle City Servers Support Portal.