What is CyberPanel and what is it used for?

CyberPanel is an open-source web hosting control panel built on OpenLiteSpeed. It manages domains, databases, email, SSL, and file access from a web UI. It`s used for hosting WordPress, PHP, and Python applications on a VPS without managing each service manually from the command line.

Is CyberPanel really free, and how is it different from cPanel?

The community edition is free with no license fee. cPanel costs $20-45/month per server. The core difference beyond price: CyberPanel runs OpenLiteSpeed instead of Apache, which delivers significantly better performance for WordPress through native LSCache integration. cPanel uses Apache by default and charges per account above the base tier.

How do I install CyberPanel on my VPS?

Connect via SSH as root, then run the official one-line installer from cyberpanel.net. The script installs OpenLiteSpeed, MariaDB, PHP, and the panel itself. Installation takes 5-10 minutes on a clean Ubuntu or AlmaLinux VPS. After install, the panel is accessible on port 8090 with the credentials shown at the end of the script.

How much RAM does a CyberPanel VPS need?

1GB RAM is the minimum; 2GB is the practical starting point for hosting 1-3 WordPress sites. For 5-10 sites or sites with moderate traffic, 4GB is recommended. OpenLiteSpeed is lighter than Apache, so CyberPanel generally needs less RAM than a comparable cPanel or Plesk setup for the same number of sites.

Does CyberPanel include free SSL certificates?

Yes. CyberPanel integrates Let`s Encrypt directly — you issue and renew SSL certificates for any domain from the panel with one click. Auto-renewal runs automatically.

Is CyberPanel secure, and how do I keep it updated?

CyberPanel had a critical RCE vulnerability in October 2024 (CVE-2024-51567) that affected unpatched installs. Patched versions were released promptly. To stay secure: keep CyberPanel updated via the panel`s upgrade option or command line, restrict port 8090 to trusted IPs using your VPS firewall, disable unused services, and enable two-factor authentication. Running a current version on a patched OS eliminates the known critical risks.

Can I host multiple websites and resell hosting with CyberPanel?

Yes to both. CyberPanel supports unlimited domains on the community edition. For reselling, it includes a reseller account system where you create packages with defined resource limits and assign them to client accounts — similar to WHM on cPanel but without the license cost. Each reseller manages their own sites independently through a separate login.

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