How To Install cPanel & WHM On AlmaLinux VPS Server

cPanel & WHM is one of the most popular hosting control panels used for:

• shared hosting
• reseller hosting
• VPS hosting
• business hosting
• enterprise hosting environments

It provides an easy-to-use interface for managing:

• websites
• emails
• databases
• DNS
• SSL certificates
• hosting accounts

In this guide,
you will learn how to install cPanel & WHM on an AlmaLinux VPS server step-by-step.

What Is cPanel & WHM?

cPanel

cPanel is the user interface used to manage:

• websites
• emails
• files
• databases
• domains

WHM (Web Host Manager)

WHM is the administrator interface used for:

• server management
• account creation
• hosting package management
• server configuration
• reseller hosting management

Together,
they create a complete hosting management environment.

Why Use cPanel & WHM?

cPanel is widely used because it provides:

• beginner-friendly interface
• hosting automation
• account management
• enterprise stability
• extensive plugin support
• large ecosystem compatibility

It is one of the most trusted hosting control panels worldwide.

Prerequisites

Before installation,
ensure you have:

• AlmaLinux VPS server
• minimum 2GB RAM
• root access
• clean operating system
• static IP address

Recommended operating system:

AlmaLinux 8

IMPORTANT — Fresh Server Requirement

cPanel should only be installed on:

clean VPS servers

Avoid installing on servers with:

• Apache
• MySQL
• PHP stacks
• existing control panels

This prevents installation conflicts.

Step 1 — Connect To VPS Server

Connect to your VPS using SSH.

Command:

ssh root@your-server-ip

Example:

ssh root@192.168.1.10

Step 2 — Update Server Packages

Update existing packages.

Command:

dnf update -y

This improves:

• stability
• security
• compatibility

Step 3 — Set Hostname

Set a fully qualified hostname.

Command:

hostnamectl set-hostname server.yourdomain.com

Example:

hostnamectl set-hostname server.example.com

Verify hostname:

hostname

Step 4 — Disable NetworkManager

cPanel recommends disabling NetworkManager.

Command:

systemctl stop NetworkManager
systemctl disable NetworkManager

Step 5 — Install Perl

Install Perl package.

Command:

dnf install perl -y

Perl is required for cPanel installer.

Step 6 — Download cPanel Installer

Move to home directory:

cd /home

Download installer:

curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest

Step 7 — Run cPanel Installer

Start installation.

Command:

sh latest

Installation may take:

30–60 minutes

depending on VPS performance.

Step 8 — Access WHM Dashboard

After installation,
open browser and visit:

https://your-server-ip:2087

Example:

https://192.168.1.10:2087

Step 9 — Login To WHM

Use:

• root username
• VPS root password

You will access the WHM dashboard.

Step 10 — Complete Initial Setup Wizard

WHM setup wizard helps configure:

• nameservers
• networking
• services
• hosting environment
• security settings

Complete all recommended steps.

Important cPanel Ports

Configure Firewall Rules

If firewall is enabled,
allow cPanel ports.

Example:

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

Reload firewall:

firewall-cmd --reload

Recommended WHM Security Settings

After installation:

• enable CSF firewall
• configure SSH security
• enable backups
• install SSL certificates
• enable cPHulk protection
• update packages regularly

Security is critical for production hosting environments.

Common cPanel Installation Errors

Insufficient RAM

cPanel requires:

minimum 2GB RAM

More RAM is recommended for production use.

Hostname Errors

Hostname must be:

• fully qualified
• valid domain format

Example:

server.example.com

Firewall Blocking WHM

Allow port:

2087

through firewall.

Why Businesses Use cPanel & WHM

Businesses prefer cPanel because it provides:

• hosting automation
• simplified management
• enterprise stability
• scalability
• reseller hosting support
• strong ecosystem compatibility

It remains one of the leading hosting control panels globally.

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• NVMe SSD infrastructure
• enterprise virtualization
• premium low latency network
• scalable cloud resources
• advanced security
• optimized VPS environments
• cPanel compatible hosting
• 24×7 technical support

Our VPS infrastructure is optimized for:

• cPanel hosting
• reseller hosting
• business hosting
• scalable cloud infrastructure

Final Thoughts

cPanel & WHM is one of the most powerful hosting management platforms for Linux VPS hosting.

Its:

• simplicity
• automation
• scalability
• enterprise reliability

make it ideal for:

• shared hosting
• reseller hosting
• business hosting
• scalable hosting environments
• professional server management.