How to install CyberPanel on a LifeinCloud VPS (Ubuntu/AlmaLinux)

Step 1 — Connect & prepare the server

ssh root@YOUR.SERVER.IP

Update packages:

# Ubuntu
apt update && apt -y upgrade

# AlmaLinux
dnf -y update
    

Set hostname (optional but recommended for panel SSL):

hostnamectl set-hostname panel.example.com

Reboot if the kernel was updated.

Step 2 — Run the CyberPanel installer

The official installer is interactive. It lets you choose OpenLiteSpeed (free) or LiteSpeed Enterprise (license), plus optional components like PowerDNS, Postfix, and Pure-FTPd.

sh <(curl -s https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh || wget -O - https://cyberpanel.net/install.sh)

• Choose your web server: OpenLiteSpeed (recommended for most users) or LiteSpeed Enterprise.
• Enable optional services as needed (DNS, mail, FTP).
• Set the admin password when prompted, or let the installer generate one.

Tip: Keep a record of the admin credentials shown at the end of the installer.

Step 3 — First login

• Open the panel: https://YOUR.SERVER.IP:8090
• Username: admin
• Password: the one you set (or the installer’s generated password)

If the page doesn’t load, ensure you didn’t enable a restrictive firewall rule. By LifeinCloud default, ports are open until you add rules.

Forgot the admin password? Reset via SSH as root:

adminPass NEW_STRONG_PASSWORD

Step 4 — Secure the panel with SSL (hostname)

1. Point your hostname (e.g., panel.example.com) DNS A-record to your VPS IP.
2. In CyberPanel: SSL → Hostname SSL → issue a certificate for your hostname.
3. After issuance, access the panel at https://panel.example.com:8090.

Note: DNS must propagate and port 8090 must be reachable (open by default on LifeinCloud).

Step 5 — Recommended post-install tasks

1. Create a website: Websites → Create Website. Choose PHP version, set package/limits.
2. PHP & services: Manage PHP versions and extensions in PHP → Install/Extensions.
3. Mail stack (optional): If enabled during install, set rDNS (PTR) with your provider and add SPF/DKIM/DMARC records.
4. Backups: Configure scheduled backups (local or remote) in Backup settings.
5. Security:
   • Use a strong admin password and keep it private.
   • If you later enable the LifeinCloud firewall, restrict :8090 to trusted IPs where possible.
   • Keep the OS and CyberPanel updated regularly.

Troubleshooting

• Panel not loading: Confirm you’re using https://IP:8090 and that no new firewall rules block 8090.
• Let’s Encrypt hostname SSL fails: Ensure the hostname’s DNS A-record points to your VPS and port 80 is reachable.
• Service changes not applied: Restart OpenLiteSpeed:

  systemctl restart lsws

• Reset admin password: SSH as root and run:

  adminPass NEW_STRONG_PASSWORD