Install aaPanel on Your Contabo Cloud VPS with CentOS 7

Are you looking for a powerful, free, and open-source control panel to manage your website on a Contabo Cloud VPS with CentOS 7?

Install aaPanel!

aaPanel is a robust web hosting control panel designed to simplify website management with an array of features and tools. Installing aaPanel on your Contabo Cloud VPS running CentOS 7 is a seamless process that you can complete in just a few straightforward steps.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the installation process, helping you get started with aaPanel on your Contabo Cloud VPS quickly and efficiently.

Prerequisites

To follow along with this tutorial, you’ll need:

• A server with a fresh installation of CentOS 7 (Contabo Cloud VPS in our case).
• ROOT access.

Install aaPanel on Contabo Cloud VPS with CentOS 7

Before we proceed, ensure your server meets the following aaPanel system requirements:

• RAM: At least 1GB (more is recommended).
• CPU: 1 core or more.
• Disk: 100M or more available space.

Note: aaPanel supports CentOS 7, Ubuntu 20, and Debian 10. Our Contabo Cloud VPS configuration includes 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM, and 200GB SSD, making it well-suited for this setup.

Step 1: Fresh Install CentOS 7 on Contabo Cloud VPS

Start with a clean installation of CentOS 7. Ensure that no other systems are running on the VPS.

1. Navigate to your Contabo VPS dashboard.
2. Choose VPS Management > Reinstall.
3. Select CentOS 7 and generate a new password.

Step 2: Login as ROOT

Login as ROOT using an SSH client like Bitvise.

1. Open your SSH client.
2. Enter your VPS IP and ROOT credentials.

Step 3: Update CentOS Packages and Install aaPanel

First, update CentOS packages:

yum update

Next, install aaPanel with the following command:

URL=https://www.aapanel.com/script/install_6.0_en.sh && if [ -f /usr/bin/curl ];then curl -ksSO "$URL" ;else wget --no-check-certificate -O install_6.0_en.sh "$URL";fi;bash install_6.0_en.sh 93684c35

During the installation, you’ll be prompted to:

1. Install aaPanel to /www directory? (y/n): y
2. Enable panel SSL? (yes/n): yes

Step 4: Access aaPanel

After installation, you’ll receive access details, including the URL to log in to aaPanel.

1. Store the login details securely.
2. Navigate to the provided URL and log in with the credentials.

Once logged in, you’ll be prompted to install essential software packages. Select the recommended options to build your web applications.

Note: The installation process might take some time, particularly for Nginx, but it should be relatively quick on Contabo VPS.

What’s Next?

With aaPanel successfully installed on your CentOS 7 Contabo Cloud VPS, you can start leveraging its features and tools:

• Manage your web server (e.g., Apache or Nginx).
• Configure PHP versions and manage databases.
• Set up and manage SSL certificates.
• Use the built-in file manager for easy file uploads, downloads, and edits.

Final Thoughts

Installing aaPanel on your Contabo Cloud VPS with CentOS 7 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a comprehensive and user-friendly control panel.

With aaPanel, you can efficiently manage your web server, install and oversee web applications, monitor server performance, and enhance security. Its intuitive interface and one-click installation options make it a top choice for both novices and seasoned web developers.

If you haven’t tried aaPanel yet, give it a shot and see how it can simplify your website management tasks.

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