VestaCP is free and open source Cpanel Alternative, that you can use to manage your websites. In this article, I am covering how to install VestaCP on Ubuntu 20.04
How to Install VestaCP on Ubuntu 20.04
You can install VestaCP by creating installer from the official site. VestaCP can be launch directly from Amazon Marketplace or Softaculous directly. I am going to cover traditional method to install VestaCP on Ubuntu Server. So let’s dive in.
Minimum Server Requirements
- Ubuntu 20.04 Server.
- Minimum 512 MB memory.
- 20 GB storage.
- 1 Ghz CPU
VestaCP Installation Steps
Step 1: SSH to the Ubuntu Server
In the server, first run below commands.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgradeStep 2: Download installation script
Download VestaCP installation script and run it on the server.
curl -O http://vestacp.com/pub/vst-install.shAfter downloading the script change the permission by running following command.
sudo chmod +x vst-install.shNow, start installation by running following command.
sudo ./vst-install.sh --forceOutput
Congratulations, you have just successfully installed Vesta Control Panel
https://vestacpanel.example.com:8083
username: admin
password: a-random-passwordStep 3: Access VestaCP Web Interface
Open web browser and type the URL https://vestacpanel.example.com:8083. You will be redirected to the VestaCP login page as shown below:
After login with admin credentials, you can access the VestaCP dashboard.
Now, you can host any website such as wordpress, Joomla, or Prestashop by adding an account to the VestaCP dashboard. Before adding any domain to the panel, please change the default admin password.
Top 5 VestaCP Alternatives
- Cpanel (Most Poplular) – Paid
- Plesk – Paid
- ZesleCP – Paid
- Webmin – Free
- CentOS Web Panel
- Virtualmin
Conclusion
In this article, you have learned, how to install VestaCP on ubuntu server. If you have any questions, please comment below. If you like this article, please share it on your social media handles.
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