Hosting Control Panels for Linux VPS: cPanel and Plesk Alternatives
Install, configure, and maintain self-hosted control panels for running websites on a Linux VPS.
Richard Sutherland
Beginner
Compare cPanel and Plesk with popular free and paid alternatives for VPS hosting. Learn how each control panel differs in features, licensing, WordPress support, email, DNS, migration, and server management.
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Richard Sutherland
Beginner
Choosing the best control panel for a VPS depends on how you plan to use your server, your budget, and how much server management you want to handle yourself. This guide helps you compare options such as cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, HestiaCP, CloudPanel, CyberPanel, ISPConfig, and others based on factors including licensing, support, WordPress hosting, client accounts, application support, migration, updates, and maintenance.
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Richard Sutherland
Beginner
Learn how to install HestiaCP on a fresh Ubuntu 24.04 VPS, from preparing the server and configuring DNS to running the installer, securing administrator access, and setting up a website with HTTPS. This step-by-step guide also covers basic troubleshooting and verification before you deploy your own website.
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Richard Sutherland
Beginner
Learn how to install ISPConfig on a fresh VPS running Ubuntu 24.04. This step-by-step guide covers server preparation, hostname and DNS configuration, the ISPConfig autoinstaller, administrator access, firewall settings, and setting up a client website with a Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. It also explains how to verify the installation and prepare your server for ongoing maintenance.
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