Step-by-Step cPanel Installation on AlmaLinux with Troubleshooting

Introduction

Server hosting plays a critical role in today’s digital world. In this article, we will explore common issues you may encounter during the cPanel installation on AlmaLinux and provide step-by-step solutions.

1. Prerequisites

First, ensure that AlmaLinux is installed on your server. Connect to your server via SSH:

ssh root@your-server-ip

Update the necessary packages:

dnf update -y

2. Starting cPanel Installation

Download the installation script for cPanel:

cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest

During installation, you will need to accept the cPanel license agreement. After installation is complete, access the cPanel management panel using the following URL:

https://your-server-ip:2087

3. Common Issues and Solutions

3.1. Installation Error: Insufficient Disk Space

If you receive an 'Insufficient Disk Space' error during installation, check your disk space:

df -h

If necessary, clear unnecessary files:

rm -rf /var/log/*.log

3.2. Access Issues to cPanel

Access issues to cPanel are often caused by firewall or SELinux settings. Check your firewall settings:

iptables -L -n

If needed, open the necessary ports for cPanel:

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 2087 -j ACCEPT

3.3. MySQL Connection Error

MySQL connection errors are typically due to incorrect settings in the configuration file. Check the my.cnf file:

nano /etc/my.cnf

Edit the following settings:

[mysqld]
bind-address=0.0.0.0

Save the changes and restart the MySQL service:

systemctl restart mysqld

4. Performance Optimization

After installing cPanel, consider some optimizations to enhance your server performance:

• Use LiteSpeed Web Server to speed up static content delivery.
• For MySQL query optimization, edit the my.cnf file and increase the query_cache_size value.

Conclusion

Installing and managing cPanel on AlmaLinux is a process that requires careful configuration and optimization. By following the steps outlined above, you can resolve issues you may encounter and enhance your server hosting experience.