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CloudPanel is a modern server control panel optimized for cloud providers and web applications. It supports Linux servers (including Debian and Ubuntu) and offers an intuitive web interface. CloudPanel is designed to simplify server management, providing a high level of security and performance while supporting PHP applications. Key features include automatic configuration of Nginx web servers, MySQL database management, flexible monitoring tools, and a built-in backup system.

CloudPanel: Main Features

  • Web Server Management: Supports Nginx with convenient virtual host setup, automated SSL certificate installation, and the ability to configure redirects, caching, and access rules.
  • Database Management: Works with MySQL, MariaDB, and Redis, including creating and administering databases, managing users, and configuring backups.
  • User and Access Control: Flexible role-based system for server administration with the ability to restrict access to certain functions.
  • Multi-site Architecture: Enables hosting multiple projects on a single server with individualized settings for each site.
  • System Monitoring: Built-in tools to track server load, resource usage, and service logs.
  • Automatic Updates and Security: Regular system updates, support for two-factor authentication, and a built-in firewall to protect servers.
  • Automation Simplicity: Provides an API for automating operations such as domain setup, website management, and administrative tasks.

Deployment Features

ID Compatible OS VM BM VGPU GPU Min CPU (Cores) Min RAM (Gb) Min HDD/SDD (Gb) Active
244 Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 + + + + 1 2 - Yes

Installation time is 20 minutes, including OS setup.

Note

Unless otherwise specified, we default to installing the latest release version of software from the developer's website or the operating system repositories.

Getting Started After CloudPanel Deployment

After you pay for your order, an email notification will be sent to the address provided during registration, informing you that your server is ready. This email will include the VPS IP address and login credentials for connection. Our company clients manage their equipment via the server control panel and API — Invapi.

You can find the authorization data in either the Info >> Tags tab of the server control panel or in the email sent to you:

  • Link to access CloudPanel's web interface: found in the webpanel tag;
  • Login and Password for SSH connection to the server: provided in the email upon server deployment completion.

Creating an Administrator Account

After installing CloudPanel, the first step is to create an administrator account for managing the panel.

  1. Administrator Registration Form:

    • First Name: Enter your first name.
    • Last Name: Enter your last name.
    • Username: Set a unique username that will be used to log in to the panel.
    • Email: Provide your current email address. It may be used for password recovery or receiving notifications.
    • Password: Create a strong password to protect your access.
    • Timezone: Select your current time zone from the dropdown list.

  2. Terms of Service Confirmation: To complete the registration process, you need to agree to the license terms and privacy policy.

  3. Registration Completion: After filling in the data, click the "Create User" button.

  4. Interface Language: At the bottom of the form, you can choose the interface language. By default, English is set, but you can switch to another language if needed.

After successful registration, you can log in to the CloudPanel control panel using the specified username and password.

CloudPanel's Main Menu

Once you log into CloudPanel, the main menu provides access to essential features for managing the panel:

  1. Dashboard: This tab displays a summary of server status, resource usage, and overall performance.

  2. Sites: This section is dedicated to website management. You can:

    • Add new sites using the "+ Add Site" button.
    • Configure hosting settings for each site. If no sites have been added yet, a notification "No sites found" will appear.

  3. Admin Area: Access administrative settings, including user management, backups, and system parameters.

  4. Interface Mode: A switch in the top right corner allows you to toggle between light and dark themes for the interface.
  5. Language Settings & Additional Options: At the bottom of the screen or through the menu, you can select the interface language and access other system settings.

Adding a Site to CloudPanel

CloudPanel offers several ways to install a site:

  • Create a WordPress Site: Install and manage a WordPress website with support for necessary configurations.
  • Create a PHP Site: Deploy a PHP-based website.
  • Create a Node.js Site: Create a website using Node.js, suitable for modern web applications.
  • Create a Static HTML Site: Install a static HTML site for simple and lightweight projects.
  • Create a Python Site: Configure a Python-based website.
  • Create a Reverse Proxy: Set up a reverse proxy to route requests between servers.

Example: Adding a Site to CloudPanel

The "New WordPress Site" functionality is used to create a new WordPress website within the CloudPanel control panel. It includes the following fields for configuring your site:

  • Domain Name: The domain name for your site (e.g., www.example.com).
  • Site Title: The title of your site (e.g., "My Blog").
  • Site User: The username for SSH access, automatically created for managing the website.
  • Site User Password: The password for the specified SSH user.
  • Admin User Name: The username for accessing the WordPress admin panel (defaults to admin).
  • Admin Password: The password for accessing the WordPress admin panel.
  • Admin E-Mail: The email address of the site administrator.
  • Multisite: Choose between the standard website mode (No) and the multisite mode (Yes).

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. After entering the data, click the "Create" button to complete the setup and automatically install WordPress.

Example Form Completion

  • Domain Name: www.mywebsite.com
  • Site Title: My New Website
  • Site User: mywebsite_user
  • Site User Password: StrongPassword123!
  • Admin User Name: admin
  • Admin Password: SuperAdminPass456!
  • Admin E-Mail: admin@mywebsite.com
  • Multisite: No

After entering these details, WordPress will be installed with the specified parameters.

Note

Detailed information about the main CloudPanel settings can be found in the developers' documentation.

Opening SMTP Ports for Corporate Email Service

For security purposes, outgoing TCP ports (25, 24, 2525, 387, 465, and 587) and UDP port (5060) are blocked by default on all VPS servers. This measure is intended to prevent spam sending. To remove the block, follow these steps:

  1. Define your domain zone. The A-record of your domain must point to the IP address of your server at HOSTKEY.

  2. Submit a request to technical support specifying that you need to open outgoing SMTP ports for sending email and the domain address (or subdomain) from which it will be sent.

    Attention

    We reserve the right to ask you additional questions about the domain name and its intended use.

  3. After analyzing your domain name, we will make a decision on opening the ports for SMTP functionality and notify you.

Ordering CloudPanel using the API

To install this software using the API, follow these instructions.

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