Initial System Requirements

Step 1: Update Your System

Before proceeding, ensure your system is fully updated:

sudo yum update -y
sudo yum upgrade -y

Step 2: Disable Firewall

To prevent conflicts during installation, disable the firewall:

iptables-save > ~/firewall.rules
systemctl stop firewalld.service
systemctl disable firewalld.service

Step 3: Disable SELinux

Modify the SELinux configuration file to disable it:

nano /etc/selinux/config

Find the following line and change it to:

SELINUX=disabled

Save the file and reboot the system for changes to take effect.

Step 4: Install Perl

cPanel requires Perl to function properly. Install it with:

yum -y install perl

Step 5: Set the Hostname

Assign a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) to your server:

hostnamectl set-hostname <your-hostname>

Step 6: Install cPanel

Download and run the latest cPanel installer script:

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

The installation process may take between 5 to 30 minutes, depending on server resources and internet speed.

Step 7: Access WHM (Web Host Manager)

Once the installation is complete, access the WHM web interface using:

https://your-server-ip-address:2087

Log in using:

1. Username: root
2. Password: (Your root password)
3. Follow the on-screen setup wizard to finalize the installation.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed cPanel on your AlmaLinux server. If you need further assistance, visit the official cPanel website.