| Hostname | IP Address | RAM (GB) | Cores | Storage (GB) | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpanel.dev.naijalabs.net | 192.168.1.238 | 8 | 4 | 650 | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) |
Learn how to install and configure cPanel on Ubuntu 22.04 with this step-by-step guide. Includes CLI commands, firewall setup, and security enhancements for optimal performance.
cPanel is a powerful web hosting control panel that streamlines server management with an intuitive graphical interface. Although it is not natively supported on Ubuntu, you can install and configure it with a few modifications. This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step approach to setting up cPanel on Ubuntu 22.04, ensuring optimal performance, security, and usability.
Prerequisites for Installing cPanel on Ubuntu 22.04 |
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following:
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 (64-bit) |
| RAM | Minimum 2GB (4GB recommended) |
| CPU | 2 Core Minimum |
| Storage | At least 40GB of free space |
| Root Access | Required for installation |
| Static IP Address | Essential for cPanel functionality |
For this demonstration, we’ve configured our Ubuntu 22.04 LTS server as follows:
| Hostname | IP Address | RAM (GB) | Cores | Storage (GB) | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpanel.dev.naijalabs.net | 192.168.1.238 | 8 | 4 | 650 | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) |
Step 1: Prepare Your Ubuntu 22.04 System |
To get started, you’ll need to update your server’s packages and make sure that all dependencies are installed.
Update System Packages |
Run the following command to update your system’s package list (then, reboot your machine):
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
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Step 2: Set the Server Hostname |
For cPanel to function correctly, set a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for your server. Run:
sudo hostnamectl set-hostname cpanel.dev.naijalabs.net
Replace cpanel.dev.naijalabs.net with your desired hostname.
Step 3: Disable Network Manager |
By default, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS does not include NetworkManager. However, if it is installed on your system, you must disable it, as cPanel is not compatible with it:
sudo systemctl stop NetworkManager && sudo systemctl disable NetworkManager
Unit /etc/systemd/system/NetworkManager.service is masked, ignoring.
Step 4: Install Perl and Curl |
cPanel installation requires Perl and Curl. Install them using:
sudo apt install perl curl -y
Step 5: Download and Run the cPanel Installation Script |
Navigate to the home directory and execute the installation script:
cd /home
sudo curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest
% Total % Received % Xferd Average Speed Time Time Time Current
Dload Upload Total Spent Left Speed
100 72421 0 72421 0 0 211k 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 212k
sudo sh latest
This process does take some time to finish. Once completed, cPanel will be installed.
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Step 6: Configure Firewall |
Ensure the required cPanel ports are open:
sudo ufw allow 2083/tcp
sudo ufw allow 2087/tcp
sudo ufw allow 2089/tcp
sudo ufw allow 2096/tcp
sudo ufw enable
Step 7: Access cPanel |
Once installed, you can access cPanel via [https://your-server-ip:2087]: Log in using your root credentials.
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Step 8: Configure cPanel |
Here are the essential post-installation tasks you’ll need to complete to ensure a fully functional setup:
| Configuration Step | Description |
| Licensing | Ensure your cPanel license is active. |
| Networking | Confirm the hostname and IP configuration. |
| Services | Enable Apache, PHP, MySQL, and email services as required. |
| Security | Set up CSF firewall and configure backups. |
Step 9: Secure cPanel Installation |
Enhance your security posture by completing the following: Set complex passwords for the root user account.
sudo passwd root
Enable the firewall:
sudo ufw enable
Ensure the cPanel service starts automatically upon reboot:
sudo systemctl enable --now cpanel
● cpanel.service - cPanel services
Loaded: loaded (/etc/systemd/system/cpanel.service; enabled; vendor preset: enabled)
Active: active (running) since Wed 2025-02-26 21:59:58 UTC; 22min ago
Main PID: 38922 (cpsrvd (SSL) - )
Status: "Ready"
Tasks: 1 (limit: 9392)
Memory: 22.3M
CPU: 1.712s
CGroup: /system.slice/cpanel.service
└─38922 "cpsrvd (SSL) - waiting for connections "
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