Order CloudPanel from the Marketplace App tab as shown in how to order a VPS with a one-click app. When the install card on your server page shows the finished result, follow the steps below.
What you get
CloudPanel, a free control panel for hosting PHP and Node.js sites. It needs at least 2 GB of memory and takes 10 to 20 minutes, the longest of the apps.
1. Create your admin account now
Open the address on the server page: https://your-server-ip:8443/. Your browser warns about the certificate, because the panel uses a self-signed one at first. Accept the warning and continue. Then create your admin account straight away: whoever opens the page first can create it.
2. Add a site
Inside CloudPanel choose to add a site, pick the type (PHP, Node.js, static and others) and enter your domain. Point the domain at the server first (guide).
3. HTTPS
CloudPanel can issue free certificates for your sites from its own pages once the domain points at the server.
Troubleshooting
- The page does not open: make sure you used https and port 8443.
- The install takes long: 10 to 20 minutes is normal for this app.
Next steps
- Connect to your VPS with SSH to run the commands above.
- Secure your new VPS before you put real data on it.
- Something not working? See what happens after you order an app, or open a ticket from Support.