Install cPanel on DigitalOcean Droplet running Ubuntu 20.04

To install cPanel on your DigitalOcean Droplet running Ubuntu 20.04, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Droplet:

   • Ensure your Droplet meets the minimum requirements for cPanel installation, including a fresh installation of Ubuntu 20.04.
   • Make sure your Droplet has sufficient resources (CPU, RAM, and storage) to handle cPanel and your web hosting needs.

2. Access Your Droplet:

   • Log in to your Droplet using SSH. You can use a terminal or SSH client like PuTTY if you're on Windows.
   • Use the IP address of your Droplet and your SSH credentials to connect.

3. Update Your System:

   • Before installing cPanel, update your Ubuntu system to ensure you have the latest packages and security patches. Run the following commands:

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt upgrade
   

4. Download and Run cPanel Installation Script:

   • cPanel provides an installation script for Ubuntu systems. Download the script and execute it. Run the following commands:

    curl -o latest https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest
    chmod +x latest
    sudo ./latest
   

• This script will start the cPanel installation process. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

1. License Activation:

   • Once the installation is complete, you'll need to activate your cPanel license. Follow the instructions provided during the installation process to activate your license.

2. Access cPanel:

   • After successful installation and license activation, you can access cPanel using your Droplet's IP address or domain name followed by the cPanel port (2083) in a web browser. For example:

    https://your_droplet_ip:2083
   

• Log in using the credentials you set during the installation process.

1. Configure and Manage cPanel:

   • Once logged in, you can configure and manage your cPanel settings, create hosting accounts, manage domains, set up email accounts, and perform other administrative tasks via the cPanel dashboard.

2. Additional Configuration:

   • After installation, you may need to configure firewall settings, set up additional services (such as DNS), and optimize your server for performance and security according to your requirements.

3. Regular Maintenance:

   • Ensure you regularly update cPanel and your server's software to keep it secure and up to date. cPanel provides tools for automated updates and security checks.

4. Backup Configuration:

   • Set up regular backups for your cPanel accounts and server data to prevent data loss in case of hardware failure or other unforeseen events.

Follow these steps carefully to install and set up cPanel on your Ubuntu 20.04 Droplet. Remember to refer to cPanel's official documentation for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps during the installation process.