How to Install cPanel on AlmaLinux

Step 1:

Update the Server

- Login to server via SSH

- Run:

  yum update -y

Step 2:

Set a Hostname

- Hostname must be a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

- Example:

  hostnamectl set-hostname server.yourdomain.com

Step 3:

Disable Network Manager (Optional, cPanel prefers network-scripts)

- systemctl stop NetworkManager

- systemctl disable NetworkManager

- Install network-scripts if not present:

  yum install -y network-scripts

Step 4:

Install Perl and Curl

- Run:

  yum install perl curl -y

Step 5:

Install cPanel

- Go to /home directory:

  cd /home

- Download the cPanel installer:

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

- Start installation:

  sh latest

Step 6:

Enable and Start NetworkManager Again

- After cPanel installation finishes

- Run:

  systemctl enable NetworkManager

  systemctl start NetworkManager

Step 7:

Reboot Server

- Run:

  reboot

Step 8:

Access WHM

- Open browser

- Go to:

  https://your-server-ip:2087

- Login with:

  - Username: root

  - Password: your root password

Step 9:

Accept License and Complete Setup Wizard

- Accept cPanel license

- Enter email address and nameservers

- Set hostname if needed

Step 10:

Start Using WHM and cPanel

- Create accounts

- Upload websites

- Configure security and backups

Notes:

- cPanel requires a paid license.

- Free trial is available for 15 days.

- Minimum server requirements:

  - AlmaLinux 8 or 9 (fresh install)

  - 2 GB RAM minimum (recommended 4 GB+)

  - 20 GB disk space minimum