How to Install cPanel & WHM on a Dedicated Server (AlmaLinux 9 & Ubuntu)





Setting up a new dedicated server is a critical moment for your hosting infrastructure. If you get the foundation right, your websites will run smoothly for years. If you get it wrong, you'll be fighting configuration errors and security vulnerabilities from day one.

For over two decades, cPanel & WHM (Web Host Manager) has been the industry standard for managing web servers. However, with the recent discontinuation of CentOS, the rulebook on how to install it has completely changed.

The engineering team at FitServers has put together a comprehensive, verified guide to deploying cPanel on the most stable modern operating systems available today: AlmaLinux 9 and Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Why You Need a Modern Installation Strategy

Many outdated guides suggest commands that will cause fatal errors on modern Linux distributions. Our updated tutorial addresses the nuances of today's server environments.

Here is a look at what you need to know before you begin:

  • Operating System Selection: We break down why AlmaLinux 9 is the primary recommendation for binary compatibility, and how Ubuntu LTS is now fully supported for Debian-based fans.

  • Strict Hardware Requirements: Running cPanel efficiently requires specific resources. We outline the true baseline for CPU, RAM, and Disk Space (hint: it's more than just the absolute minimums) to ensure your server doesn't buckle under heavy web traffic.

  • The "Fresh OS" Mandate: You cannot install cPanel on a server running existing software like Apache or MySQL. It will build its own ecosystem.

What Our Tutorial Covers

Our step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process, including the exact command-line codes you need to copy and paste. You will learn:

  1. Pre-Flight Configuration: How to set a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) and disable systems like SELinux and default firewalls that block the installer.

  2. Running the Script: How to execute the official cPanel download and installation script safely over SSH.

  3. WHM Setup Wizard: Configuring your critical server-wide settings, applying AutoSSL, and linking your custom nameservers.

  4. Security Hardening: A freshly installed server is not secure by default. We show you the exact network ports to open and how to activate cPHulk to prevent brute-force login attacks.

If you are a system administrator, web host, or agency owner preparing to deploy a new dedicated machine, you need this guide in your bookmarks.

👉 For all the terminal commands and exact steps, read more and visit the tutorial link here: [https://www.fitservers.com/tutorials/howto/install-cpanel-whm-on-dedicated-server/]

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
 The Ultimate Guide to Australia's Bandwidth Carriers and Data Center Connectivity Australia's internet infrastructure has evolved massively. With the NBN rollout complete, billions poured into subsea cables, and 5G covering 90% of the population, Australia is a premier digital hub connecting Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. But when it comes to hosting your business applications, gaming servers, or enterprise workloads, not all connections are created equal. The invisible architecture—your Tier 1 and Tier 2 bandwidth carriers—dictates your latency, redundancy, and overall performance. In our latest deep dive, we explore the giants powering the network (like Telstra, Vocus, Optus, and Superloop) and explain why carrier-neutral data centers are the golden standard. At Fit Servers, we leverage this infrastructure across 5 major Australian cities to give you a 100% uptime SLA and 5.5 Tbps of global network capacity. Ready to see how the backbone of Australian internet works? R...
Read more
Image
 Optimizing Ubuntu 22.04 for Deep Learning: A TensorFlow Setup Guide  At fitservers, we understand that powerful hardware needs optimized software. TensorFlow remains one of the most popular frameworks for AI, but installing it on Linux can sometimes present challenges regarding driver compatibility and library paths. We have just published a new tutorial in our Knowledge Base. It addresses the specific needs of Ubuntu 22.04 users. What is inside the guide: Prerequisites: Preparing your sudo privileges and Python 3.10. Lightweight Setup: How to use standard Python virtual environments. Performance Setup: A deep dive into Miniconda, NVIDIA CUDA, and cuDNN integration. Stop struggling with installation errors and start training your models today. Access the Full Tutorial: https://www.fitservers.com/tutorials/howto/install-tensorflow-on-ubuntu/
Read more
Image
  The Architecture of Speed: How We Navigate Europe’s Premier Bandwidth Carriers At Fit Servers, we know that deploying top-of-the-line bare metal or cloud hardware is only half the equation. The network that hardware relies on is what truly dictates your performance. Behind every millisecond of a flawless user experience lies a massive, sprawling European network backbone. Whether you are running demanding AI workloads, real-time gaming servers, or financial trading nodes, your routing matters. In our latest deep dive, we explore: The Titans of European Bandwidth: How carriers like Arelion, Deutsche Telekom, and Colt Technology Services dominate the landscape. The FLAP Markets: Why Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, and Paris are the heartbeat of European data. The Carrier-Neutral Advantage: How avoiding ISP lock-in guarantees uptime and the lowest possible ping. Ready to see how intelligent traffic optimization and proximity to major IXPs can transform your app's performance? Read ...
Read more