cPanel VPS Hosting

Cpanel VPS is a system that manage the activities on your server's page. This article explains the installation and set up of Cpanel, why you need Cpanel VPS, and how to use Cpanel. Although the  set up process is best operated by techy savvy persons, you can contact your service provider to put you through. Moreover, users hosting websites on a managed VPS are less bothered about activities as such. Nonetheless, this guideline would put you through the right steps to get your server fully on board.

CPanel Install Tutorial

You need to install Cpanel on your server, to carry out several tasks. In managed VPS, you are less bothered about software installation, as your service provider is solely responsible for this action. However, when a new user is in charge of application and software installation, it's often discouraging. Hence, here is a tutorial on installing Cpanel, for both beginners and experienced users.

Before delving further, there are requirements needed before users can successfully install Cpanel. These requirements include;

• Fresh CentOS 6 or 7
• Have an installed Perl software
• Qualified domain/hostname
• A running virtual private server system

You may wonder what a centOS is? CentOS is one of several Linux-based operators. It is popular among many user due to its fast speed and cheap license fee. CentOS is only operational on a Linux configured system.

1. Firstly, log in to your VPS as a root client. The root is a term that describes users' usernames in the VPS world. Your service provider should give you root access and password, to perform an administrative function, including panel installation.
2. Then, use your SSH console to copy and paste the right command line. A graphical user (GUI) is the interface adopted in Linux VPS, against the old command line used on some windows VPS.

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

Then, wait for few minutes (30-45minutes) as your server page keeps loading while carrying out the installation process.

3. Once the installation process is complete, a notification message will display on your screen.
4. Open your web host manager tools, also known as WHM, via;

https://your-server-IP-here:2087

5. Then, input your root (that is, username) and password provided by your service provider to login. Sometimes, service providers restrict this access due to security reasons. Hence, make sure you sign the required terms and conditions for full access.

Although you have successfully installed the panel, which requires no stress, you will need to set up the Cpanel to activate it. As you read further, you will discover how to set up Cpanel VPS.

How To Set Up Cpanel VPS

Step 1

Sign the agreement form

After installing the panel, as explained above. Login with the client credentials (username and password), and accept the terms and conditions. Moreover, make sure you understand the terms applied, as it's a license agreement about the Cpanel usage. You may know the charges involved, before making system changes. Hence, this gives a basic explanation against any doubt you may have in the future.

Step 2

 Set up your mail

After agreeing to the terms and conditions, you should include your active email address. Hence, you will receive the hostname and resolver. Conclude the setup network by entering 8.8.8.8 in the primary resolver, and 8.8.4.4 in the secondary resolver. Then, save the settings.

Step 3

Set up IP Address(es)

Then, click on step 3, which will display your IP address. If you have an IP address and it's not included, you can add it up. If you have a single IP address, then go to step 4.

Step 4

Input and Configure Nameservers

In step 4, you have to be careful before inputting your option, as this step involves critical stages.

Your Cpanel will provide you a Nameserver you will need to configure. However, you can change this nameserver to your preferred choice, either PowerDNS or bind. Then enter the domain name, and attach it to your nameserver. For example, the domain name can be agroentetprise.ng.com. If you have an existing domain name, you can link it up with your server. If you don't have a domain name yet, you can create one, while your browser will scan if it already existed or otherwise. In other words, getting a domain name is simple.

Then, go ahead to configure your nameserver by clicking the option "configure address record for nameservers and hostname". In this part, you would be required to also input your IP address. Then, add A entries for hostname, and save the fifth step.

Step 5

Adjust settings

Step 5 compiles all your settings, and permit you to change, or leave them as it is. Then save, and click on step 6.

Step 6

Quotas

Finally, make sure you turn on your quotas before clicking the " Finish setup wizard" button. Quotas allow you to monitor your disk space usage and scale up when required. Meanwhile, turning off your quotas may cause issues later. When your disk space gets filled suddenly, it starts to affect your server performance and causes downtime.

Etra note:

Although panel installation is simple, it requires some patience from the user's end. Hence, you should note the following after installing your Cpanel:

• After installing Cpanel on your server, you cannot uninstall without affecting the whole server system. That is, you will be required to reinstall the server as well. Therefore, contact your service provider if you need to make critical changes to your Cpanel.
• Contrary to other server operations, Cpanel requires a separate license or update fee. However, this fee may be included in your VPS monthly charges or otherwise. Make sure to reach out to your service provider for analysis on overall payment.
• Although the "screen" program isn't a must-have before panel installation, it speeds up the lengthy installation process. To install the screen, you can use the command line:

sudo yum install screen wget

Do I Need Cpanel on my VPS?

CPanel is a necessity for every Linux based VPS. Without Cpanel, you cannot carry out some functions, especially administrative role. Hence, you need Cpanel on your VPS. Therefore, Cpanel benefits are further listed:

1. Manage and allocate resources: Among several other benefits, managing and allocating resources is the most basic Cpanel functions. Stable users are prone to download large files, install heavy applications, and run another program that reduces memory space. When your server begins to experience slow speed performance, then your resources are almost exhausted. Meanwhile, Cpanel helps reduce downtime, by allocating the resources appropriately.
2. Backups and File Management: Cpanel can also sort out cumbersome files on your server. Also, files are backed up in the disk space, to prevent users from losing vital information. In case your server crashes or experiences downtime, you can quickly recover your data via the disk storage device.
3. Improve Your Site's Security: Using a secure sockets layer and HTTPS guarantees the safety of your website. More so, it influences your server to top-ranked in SEO. Goggle rank SEO based on website's traffic rate, and the keyword frequency in the search box. Meanwhile, with an SSL certificate, potential users trust your server more and visit often. Moreover, SSL certificate assures your data safety. You can as well assign an SSL certificate for every website you are hosting on your server. With the rapid increase in cybercrimes, SSL certificate encrypts your data and protect your login credentials for various websites.
4. Fully utilize root access: Although root access provides you an advantage to make administrative settings, it remains useless if your server has no Cpanel through which to carry out this function. However, your service providers can assist in performing these technical roles, such as adding new domains, sub-domains, updated software, and email account. With Cpanel, you can speed up the process by operating the features, and not wait for a longer time to contact your providing company.
5. Wide available operators: Cpanel VPS support a wide range of operators that perform similar functions. These operators include CentOS, Debian, Redhat, Free BSD, Fedora, and Trustix. It enables users with different operating systems to operate the CPanel setting. However, Cpanel is limited to Mac OSX and Windows operating systems. Thus, developers are working on making Cpanel available across all operating systems.
6. Reduced cost: Some server users are skeptical about installing Cpanel, because of its popular misconception. Cpanel is somewhat expensive, but you can have your way around it, depending on your service provider. Moreover, Cpanel is often offered at a cheap price when purchased from a datacenter. Some reputable companies usually partner with Cpanel. However, you can buy a Cpanel directly by paying the developer's company. Sometimes, Cpanel charges are included in your VPS server monthly package.
7. Regular software updates: Cpanel provides quality service by updating its users regularly. Hence, developers are concerned about customers' needs, thus upgrading the system to meet daily requirements.
8. CPanel addons: Cpanel allow users to install a new application and showcase two popular addons, namely Fantastico and Cpanel PRO. These applications are third-party operators, which provides an added advantage, including piling up scripts from various libraries.

Easiest Ways to Use Cpanel VPS

Although there is no easiest way to operate the Cpanel, the question keeps popping up from many newbies. However, having a basic knowledge of your Cpanel function can provide a way forward. CPanel is used for assigning tasks and carrying out your preferred server preference. To control and monitor your dashboard, you need to click the right keys and buttons in your Cpanel. Therefore, the points listed below are the right ways of using Cpanel. And by extension, the easiest ways to use Cpanel VPS.

1. Firstly, you need to login to your Cpanel quickly. One of the easiest ways of logging into your Cpanel is by using your browser bar. Input your website address, followed by colon punctuation, and the figure, 2083, or type the word, "/Cpanel", after inputting your website address. For example, https://gamehub.com:2083 or https://gamehub.com/cpanel.
2. On your login screen, you can select your preferred language option at the bottom list. Therefore, you can quickly navigate through with a language best understood.
3. Cpanel is popularly known for managing and sorting files function. Hence, here are the easiest ways to use Cpanel VPS in managing the server's files;

• Login to your Cpanel via the process aforementioned.
• After logging in, your website will display a file manager button on its home screen. Then click on this button.
• The left-hand side of your screen will display the various directory available. At the left sidebar, you can choose the directory you want.
• Then, you can manage your files with the same file manager box. Use the "+" symbol to create a file, and input the text name. Moreover, this process also applies to creating a new folder.

4. More so, you can copy, delete, or replace files easily with Cpanel. Using the same file manager tools, kindly select the file to perform any of these operations. Then, an option will pop up on your screen, to either copy, rename, move, or delete the selected file.
5. Lastly, you can easily locate your Cpanel when you bookmark on the first contact. With this, you won't need to login into your details a second time.

In conclusion, running a panel is a good option, especially for big organizations and companies. CPanel speeds up the decision-making process in the corporate world since it can act independently. More so, you can install and uninstall applications and software at any point in time. cPanel has two interface options, whereby users can choose one or a combination of both. These interface options are a user interface called Graphical GUI/cPanel, and a server management interface called web host manager.

Some service providers offer free Cpanel, while others incur charges after the first year. However, you can reach out to us for further enquiries, or contact any of our admins via the online chat forum.