Installing cPanel/WHM on Your Server

Prerequisites:
A fresh CentOS, CloudLinux, or RHEL server.
Root access to the server.
At least 1 GB of RAM (2 GB recommended).
At least 20 GB of disk space (more if you plan to host multiple websites).

Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Log in to Your Server

Use SSH to log in to your server as the root user.
Example command:

ssh root@your_server_ip

2. Update Your Server

Run the following command to ensure your server is up-to-date:

yum update -y

3. Set the Hostname

Set a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) as your server’s hostname:

hostnamectl set-hostname server.yourdomain.com

4. Disable NetworkManager (CentOS 7)

cPanel & WHM requires that NetworkManager be disabled:

systemctl stop NetworkManager
systemctl disable NetworkManager

5. Install cPanel/WHM

Download and run the cPanel installer:

cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest

6. Access WHM

Once the installation is complete, access WHM by navigating to:

https://your_server_ip:2087

Log in using the root user and password.

7. Complete the Setup Wizard

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup wizard.
Accept the license agreement, set your contact information, configure nameservers, and set up security settings.