Step by Step: Renting a Virtual Server on AlmaLinux with cPanel

Introduction

Today, renting a virtual server has become one of the most popular methods in web hosting solutions. However, managing and configuring virtual servers can bring some technical issues. In this article, we will examine the installation process of cPanel on AlmaLinux step by step and present solutions to potential problems.

1. Problem Identification

One of the most common problems when installing cPanel on AlmaLinux is a system configuration that does not meet cPanel's requirements. This issue is typically caused by missing or incorrect package installations.

Required System Requirements

• Minimum 1 GB RAM (Recommended 2 GB or more)
• At least 20 GB of free disk space
• One IP address

2. Server Preparation

Connect to your server via SSH and perform necessary updates:

ssh root@

dnf update -y

3. Installing Required Packages

We need to install the necessary packages for cPanel to function properly on AlmaLinux:

dnf install perl -y

dnf install wget -y

4. cPanel Installation

To install cPanel, execute the following commands in order:

wget -N https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest/install.sh

sh install.sh

After the installation is complete, take note of your cPanel access credentials.

5. Activating cPanel License

After the cPanel installation, you need to activate your license:

cd /usr/local/cpanel

./cpsetup

6. Internet Access

To access the cPanel interface, type the following address in your browser:

https://:2087

Use the username and password you noted earlier to log in.

7. Troubleshooting

Common errors you may encounter during installation and their solutions:

This error is usually caused by firewall settings. Open the necessary ports with the following command:

firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port=2087/tcp

firewall-cmd --reload

If your disk space is insufficient, you can clean up unnecessary files using the following command:

dnf autoremove

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully complete the installation of cPanel on AlmaLinux and smoothly finalize your virtual server rental process. Remember, always using updated systems and taking security precautions is of great importance for cybersecurity.