How to Install aaPanel on a Linux Server

aaPanel is a free web hosting control panel that allows you to manage websites, databases, FTP accounts and SSL certificates through a web interface.

Server Requirements

• Minimum 1 GB RAM
• 10 GB disk space
• Root SSH access
• Internet connection

Supported Operating Systems

• Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 / 24.04
• Debian 10 / 11 / 12
• CentOS / AlmaLinux / Rocky Linux

Step 1 – Connect to Server

ssh root@SERVER_IP

Step 2 – Update System

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Step 3 – Install aaPanel

URL=https://www.aapanel.com/script/install_panel_en.sh && if [ -f /usr/bin/curl ];then curl -ksSO $URL ;else wget --no-check-certificate -O install_panel_en.sh $URL;fi;bash install_panel_en.sh ipssl

Step 4 – Access the Panel

https://SERVER_IP:8888

Step 5 – Install Web Environment

• Nginx or Apache
• MySQL or MariaDB
• PHP
• PureFTPd
• phpMyAdmin

Step 6 – Add Website

Go to Website → Add Site and enter your domain.

Step 7 – Install SSL

Use Let's Encrypt in the SSL menu.

Useful Commands

bt
bt restart
bt stop
bt start

Security Recommendations

• Change default password
• Enable firewall
• Use strong passwords

Conclusion

aaPanel makes managing websites and servers simple through a graphical interface.