Hestia Control Panel is a lightweight and user-friendly open-source web hosting control panel that simplifies server administration.

Key Features of Hestia Control Panel:

• User-friendly interface:Easy to navigate and manage your server.
• Web server:Nginx is the default web server, providing excellent performance.
• Email server:Supports IMAP, POP3, and SMTP with features like anti-spam and anti-virus.
• Database management:Supports MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases.
• File manager:Easily manage files and directories on your server.
• Let's Encrypt integration:Easily obtain and manage SSL certificates.
• Security features:Includes a firewall and intrusion detection system.

This guide will walk you through the process of installing Hestia CP on your VPS.

Prerequisites:

• A VPS (Virtual Private Server) with a fresh installation of Debian 10 or 11, or Ubuntu 20.04 or 22.04 LTS. These Operating systems are available when you purchase Hostmane Cloud VPS
• Root access to your VPS via SSH.

Step 1: Update and Upgrade

Before installing Hestia CP, it's crucial to update and upgrade your system packages:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Download and Run the Installation Script

Download the Hestia CP installation script:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/release/install/hst-install.sh

Run the script with root privileges:

sudo bash hst-install.sh

Follow the on-screen instructions. You'll be prompted for:

• Admin email:The email address associated with your server administration.
• Hostname:The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of your server.

Step 3: Access the Hestia Control Panel

Once the installation is complete, access the Hestia Control Panel by navigating to https://<your_server_ip_address>:8083 in your web browser.

Step 4: Login

Use the following credentials to log in:

• Username:admin
• Password:The password generated during the installation process.

By following these steps, you've successfully installed Hestia Control Panel on your VPS. You can now use its intuitive interface to manage your server, create websites, and host email accounts with ease.

However, if you will like to avoid the stress of installation, you can order our server management software (Hestia CP) addon for a one time payment of $5 when making your purchase.

Note: This is a basic installation guide. For more advanced configurations and customizations, refer to the official Hestia CP documentation.