Whilst changing the IP address on a linux server is straight forward, when it comes to a Zimbra server there are a few more steps to be done. In this article we will show the steps and commands you need to perform on your server so that Zimbra can continue working with the new IP address.

There are a few reasons why someone would need to change the IP address of server. It might be that your server is under attack, you are migrating from your existing provider or the current IP address got blacklisted, you will need to follow certain steps to change the IP on your server.

Whilst changing the IP address on a linux server is straight forward, when it comes to a Zimbra server there are a few more steps to be done. In this article we will show the steps and commands you need to perform on your server so that Zimbra can continue working with the new IP address.

Pre-requisities

1. Root access or sudo-privileges access on server
2. Ability to switch as the ‘zimbra’ user

Steps to Change IP address on Zimbra Server

Assuming you have already changed the IP address on your server via NetworkManager or the configuration file directly, let’s take a look at the next steps to change your Zimbra server’s IP address.

1. Change the Hosts File

Using your favorite editor, edit the file /etc/hosts and replace your old IP with the new one as follows:

root@mail:~# vi /etc/hosts

Sample output of /etc/hosts files:

127.0.0.1 localhost
45.142.201.1 mail.example.com mail 

2. Modify Zimbra MTA Mynetworks

First check your current IP addresses included in the MyNetworks MTA using the following commands:

Switch to zimbra user:

root@mail:~$ su zimbra

Then run the following command:

zimbra@mail:~$ postconf mynetworks

Sample Output:

mynetworks = 127.0.0.0/8 [::1]/128 45.142.201.251/32

You can see the current/old IP address which is “45.142.201.251”. Change it to the newly assigned IP address of your server (e.g. 45.142.201.1) using the following command:

zimbra@mail:~$ zmprov ms mail.example.com zimbraMtaMyNetworks '127.0.0.0/8 [::1]/128 45.142.201.1/32'

Then reload postfix for the new configuration to be applied.

zimbra@mail:~$ postfix reload

You are all set! The last step remaining is to restart Zimbra services using the following command:

zimbra@mail:~$ zmcontrol restart

Sample Output:

Host mail.example.com
Stopping zmconfigd…Done.
Stopping zimlet webapp…Done.
Stopping zimbraAdmin webapp…Done.
Stopping zimbra webapp…Done.
Stopping service webapp…Done.
Stopping stats…Done.
Stopping mta…Done.
Stopping spell…Done.
Stopping snmp…Done.
Stopping cbpolicyd…Done.
Stopping archiving…Done.
Stopping opendkim…Done.
Stopping amavis…Done.
Stopping antivirus…Done.
Stopping antispam…Done.
Stopping proxy…Done.
Stopping memcached…Done.
Stopping mailbox…Done.
Stopping logger…Done.
Stopping dnscache…Done.
Stopping ldap…Done.
Host mail.example.com
Starting ldap…Done.
Starting zmconfigd…Done.
Starting dnscache…Done.
Starting logger…Done.
Starting mailbox…Done.
Starting memcached…Done.
Starting proxy…Done.
Starting amavis…Done.
Starting antispam…Done.
Starting antivirus…Done.
Starting opendkim…Done.
Starting snmp…Done.
Starting spell…Done.
Starting mta…Done.
Starting stats…Done.
Starting service webapp…Done.
Starting zimbra webapp…Done.
Starting zimbraAdmin webapp…Done.
Starting zimlet webapp…Done.
zimbra@mail:~$

Get Secure and Private E-mail Service powered by Zimbra

At NetShop ISP you can order a Zimbra-based email hosting service which allows you to use a domain name of your choice, create mailboxes and use it on any device.

Browse Email hosting plans: https://netshop-isp.com.cy/addons/zimbra-email-hosting/

Alternatively, you may opt for your own, dedicated Zimbra installation using a VPS or Dedicated Server.

Choosing the right web hosting company to serve your adult content is a decision that requires research and consideration. In this article we will break down the six most important things you need to consider.

Adult websites are those which provide goods or services that are only available to ages 18 or 21 and above, depending on the location of the user. The phrase ‘adult website’ is most commonly presumed to be pornographic sites, but gambling, tobacco and alcohol are also considered as mature content.

With that being said, the number of internet users that search for pornographic content is steadily rising, with approximately 2.5 million people visiting the world’s most popular porn sites every minute. iGaming websites have also seen a surge in users since the start of the pandemic, with 1.6 billion people worldwide gambling on a somewhat regular basis.

Choosing the right web hosting company to serve your adult content is a decision that requires research and consideration. In this article we will break down the six most important things you need to consider when hosting an adult website in 2023.

Six Things to Consider when Choosing an Adult Web Hosting Company

Terms of Service & DMCA Policy

Before purchasing your plan with any hosting company, it’s important to read the terms of service (ToS) thoroughly. Not all hosting companies will allow you to host adult content, so if you’re unsure from the terms of service, make sure you double check with a member of staff before spending any money.

In addition to the ToS, you should also make sure to check out their Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy (DMCA). The best hosting providers for adult content are those which are DMCA Ignored, meaning they will not remove your content from their servers, even if they were to receive a DMCA takedown notice.

Domain Privacy WHOIS

Opting for an adult web hosting company that offers a domain privacy service is definitely worth it. The service usually comes at a small fee, and means that once you register your domain, your private details like your name and address, won’t be accessible via the WHOIS database.

Customer Support

No matter what content you intend on hosting, around-the-clock customer support is absolutely essential. Before choosing your web hosting company make sure that they provide 24/7 support and fast response times through various means of communication. Live chat in particular is an extremely convenient method of communication, so it’s wise to check whether this is something that they support.

Performance  

A well-performing website is the key to success. In order to build a solid user-base, rank high on search engines and create a strong brand, your website needs to be fast and always accessible. When deciding on your adult web hosting company, be sure that they can guarantee you an up time of 99.9% and loading times of between 0-4 seconds.

Flexibility

When starting with your adult website it may be hard to predict how it will grow. Make sure you opt for an easily scalable hosting solution to ensure that you have enough storage and bandwidth to accommodate spikes in traffic and an increase in demand, without interruption.

Location

There are certain countries where hosting adult content is highly scrutinized or simply just not tolerated. Hosting adult content in these locations will put you at a much higher risk of breaching laws and your content being taken down. On the other hand, countries like the Netherlands are favored due to their lenient regulations on adult content with many business owners opting for data centers in Amsterdam.

Adult Web Hosting with NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP offers secure and reliable hosting services for those seeking to host adult-oriented content. With data centers located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we provide the ideal solution to hosting content intended for a mature audience. For more information, get in touch! 

During the Fazzaco Hall of Fame (HoF) Award Ceremony which took place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 23rd of February 2023, NetShop ISP’s CEO Stefano Sordini was awarded as the Best FinTech CEO.

During the Fazzaco Hall of Fame (HoF) Award Ceremony which took place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 23rd of February 2023, NetShop ISP’s CEO Stefano Sordini was awarded as the Best FinTech CEO.

 Stefano Sordini has an in-depth experience in the Fintech industry of more than 12 years. From his position as a CEO at NetShop ISP has contributed to grow the company into the Fintech sphere to become, today, one of the most preferred hosting providers among Forex brokers and Technology companies in the Fintech sphere. During 2022, the company has on-boarded more than 45 Forex brokers for trading platforms hosting and Disaster Recovery solutions.

Organized by Fazzaco, the world’s leading B2B financial information platform, the top-level industry event awarded the outstanding contributors in the Forex and Fintech industries.

In addition to the awards ceremony, keynote speakers had the chance to present trends and growth opportunities of the Forex and Fintech industry.

Here are a few moments from the Awards Ceremony at Crowne Plaza Limassol.

NetShop ISP’s Year-in-Review report takes a look at the major events, product launches and other milestones achieved in 2022, from the eyes of the leading hosting provider’s Operations Manager, Elena Efthymiou.

NetShop ISP’s Year-in-Review report takes a look at the major events, product launches and other milestones achieved in 2022, from the eyes of the leading hosting provider’s Operations Manager, Elena Efthymiou.

Product Launches

• cTrader VPS – Seamless integration of Spotware’s flagship product, cTrader, with Windows Server VPS to facilitate 1-click deployment.
• Infrastructure footprint expansion in three new regions – Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil – for provisioning of Bare-metal Servers and public connectivity.
• Storage VPS plans become available in selected regions that combine the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing with large capacity to store large media files and data archives.

Hosting Awards & Nominations

In 2022 NetShop ISP was nominated for multiple prestigious awards in the iGaming, Forex and Fintech industries.

• Awarded as Best Hosting Provider in Baltics – MBGS 2022
• Awarded as Best Hosting Provider in Central & Eastern Europe – CEEGC 2022
• CEO awarded as Best Chief Executive Officer under FinTech category at Fazzaco Awards 2022
• Award Nominated as Best Connectivity Provider (MEA) – UFAwards 2022

Events & Exhibitions

NetShop ISP’s representatives had the opportunity to showcase our extensive portfolio of infrastructure hosting solutions in several online and land-based events around the world. The most important ones were the following:

• Participation at Forex Expo Cyprus (Forex and FinTech)
• Participation at ICE London (iGaming)
• Participation at iFX Expo Cyprus (Forex and FinTech)
• CEO invited as a Panelist at Iot & Beyond “The Role of IoT in Future-Ready Smart Cities”
• Bronze Sponsor at Cyprus Forum (Technology)
• Participation at Fazzaco Forex Expo in Dubai (Forex and FinTech)

Important Milestones Achieved

Last but not least, we couldn’t be more proud for a series of milestones achieved related to products and services improvements, security enhancements and new partnerships. These are the most important milestones NetShop ISP achieved in 2022:

• Global Private Network Launched covering the company’s Data centers in Netherlands, Singapore and Washington, D.C.
• Integrated with Revolut for 1-click payments
• Received Titanium Partner Status from a distinguished SSL Certificates Aggregator
• Multi-factor Authentication available in myNetShop portal
• Global Looking Glass portal launched
• USDT (Tether) Payments become available for customer payments
• Major upgrade on myNetShop Engine & UI Refresh
• VPS Backup service fully integrated with myNetShop portal for Snapshots management and 1-click Restore.

We look forward to working closely with each and every one of our existing customers and partners in 2023, to design, build and deliver unparalleled web hosting services.

Cyprus hosting and cloud provider, NetShop ISP, announces, today, the launch of its “Cloud for Students” program.

Cyprus-based hosting and cloud provider, NetShop ISP, announces, today, the launch of its “Cloud for Students” program aiming to help students enter the world of Cloud computing and gain practical experience prior the beginning of their professional career in Information Technology.

Cloud for Students Program Overview

Verified students of selected universities in Cyprus will gain access to our exclusive student benefits, including a lifetime discount to NetShop ISP’s Cloud hosting services: Cloud VPS and cPanel Web Hosting.

What Students Can Do on NetShop ISP’s Cloud:

1. Start building Apps on the Cloud
2. Get hands-on in Cyber Security Practices, such as “Penetration Testing” and security hardening techniques
3. Work with Databases: Design, Deploy and Optimize popular Databases such as Microsoft SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, RethinkDB and more.
4. Familiarize with various Operating Systems administration such as Linux, FreeBSD and Windows Server.

How to Get Started

Signing up for Cloud for Students program is easy. Order your desired cloud product with the exclusive discount coupon given to you by the Academic Institution you are enrolled with. Upon a successful Student Status verification your cloud product will be activated and so you can start using it. The discount offered to students has lifetime validity.

NetShop ISP is looking to partner with European and international academic institutions. Contact us today to arrange a web meeting for further discussion on how your university/college can join as an Academic Partner.

NetShop ISP’s infrastructure security team has been informed about a new ransomware released today, 3rd of February 2023, affecting thousands of VMware ESXi servers around the world.

NetShop ISP’s infrastructure security team has been informed about a new ransomware released today, 3rd of February 2023, affecting thousands of VMware ESXi servers around the world.

The attack affects VMware ESXi servers running on versions 7.0u3i and lower. As per cyber security experts announcement, a ransomware group is responsible for these attacks in Europe and worldwide, using CVE-2021-21941 vulnerability to target and compromise ESXi servers.

Whilst investigations are still on going, it is almost certain that the OpenSLP port (427) is being used by the attackers to gain access on the server and encrypt the Virtual Machines disks.

How To Protect ESXi Server from New Ransomware

Here is a quick check list of what you need to do to ensure your ESXi server remains intact from this ransomware attack.

1. Disable the Openslpd service or restrict access to trusted IP addresses
   Read this VMware Knowledgebase Article on how to do this.
   
2. Disable SSH service and Console Shell services
   To do so, login to ESXi Web UI, navigate to Host > Actions >Services.
   
3. Update ESXi with the latest security patches available
   
4. Disable any unnecessary services running on the ESXi server or restrict access to trusted IPs only
   To do so, login to ESXi Web UI, navigate to Manage > Services.

How To Recover ESXi VMs from Latest Ransomware

NetShop ISP customers with fully managed servers have not been affected as we have already in place those security best practices that help preventing such incidents.

Until a few hours ago, a handful of customers with self-managed ESXi servers reported to our support team they have been affected with this Ransomware. NetShop ISP’s infrastructure engineers have been able to mitigate the situation, recover the encrypted disks and make the VMs back online.

Need Help? We Can Help!

If you are an existing customer affected by this Ransomware please send a ticket/email to support at netshop-isp . com . cy. Our engineers are 24×7 online to assist you.

If you are NOT an existing customer and need NetShop ISP team’s help to resolve this, please send an email to customercare at netshop-isp . com . cy. We will get back to you promptly and help you recover your ESXi Server.

Please monitor this blog article as we will be publishing updates related to this matter.

In this tutorial we will demonstrate an easy way to transfer multiple accounts from Plesk to cPanel using WHM’s Transfer Tool in 4 Easy Steps.

In this tutorial we will demonstrate an easy way to transfer multiple accounts from Plesk to cPanel using WHM’s Transfer Tool.

Pre-requisites

• SSH Access to the Plesk server (source)
• WHM Access to the cPanel server (destination)
• Root-level privileges with su or sudo on Plesk server

Step-by-Step guide to Transfer Multiple Accounts from Plesk to cPanel

Step 1 – Change Forwarded Domains in Plesk to Physical Accounts in cPanel

Execute the following command as the root user in cPanel:

/usr/local/psa/bin/domain --update example.com -hst_type phys -login "example_user" -hosting true -ip 127.0.0.1 -passwd "password"

• Replace example.com with the domain name being updated
• Replace example_user with the username you want to apply for thew new account
• Replace 127.0.0.1 with the IP address you want to assign for the account
• Replace password with a password to apply for the new account

Step 2 – Access WHM Transfer Tool

Login to WHM GUI. This can be done by appending /whm or :2087 after the cPanel server’s IP address (e.g. https://128.0.0.2/whm or https://128.0.0.2:2087).

Then, from the left sidebar search for “Transfer Tool” and click it.

Step 3 – Enter credentials for the remote Plesk server

Remote Server Address: Enter the IP address of the source server (Plesk)
Remote SSH Port: 22 (or your custom SSH port)
Login: Select root
Authentication Method: Select SSH, unless you have configured SSH keys on the source server
Root Password: Enter the root password for your Plesk server

Then, Click “Scan Remote Server” to view a list of all the accounts in Plesk.

Step 4 – Choose accounts to be migrated from Plesk to cPanel

The last step requires to choose the accounts you wish to transfer from Plesk to cPanel.

Check the box next to each Plesk account you wish to transfer to cPanel. Select Copy to start the data migration.

Once the transfer and restore completes, then you are all set! You can go to WHM >> Home >> Account Information >> List Accounts to view your migrated accounts.

NetShop ISP, an award winning data center company, has been announced as the E-Invitation Sponsor of the Fazzaco Hall of Fame Award Ceremony 2023.

NetShop ISP, an award winning data center company, has been announced as the E-Invitation Sponsor of the Fazzaco Hall of Fame Award Ceremony 2023.

The awards ceremony is going to make debut at Crowne Plaza, Limassol, Cyprus on February 23rd, 2023, offering seamless networking and resource sharing opportunities for decision makers across the forex and fintech industries.

As per the organizer’s message, “Fazzaco Hall of Fame Award Ceremony 2023 is a must-attend networking event for executives, IBs, and experts in the financial and fintech industries seeking to expand business network. Kicking off with a red carpet walk exclusive to real world stars in the financial and fintech industries and featuring great speeches and deluxe dinner party (also networking time) in addition to awards presentation, it is designed to give attendees the most enjoyable and productive event experience”.

Read more information about the event here.

About NetShop ISP

Since 2004, NetShop ISP has been working on refining the conventional web & server hosting products. The company has introduced a truly innovative set of solutions affordable enough to kickstart a startup project and scalable to meet any software, hardware and traffic volume needs. More than 45 forex brokers have selected NetShop ISP for trading platforms hosting and disaster recovery solutions in 2022 only. 

In this tutorial we will demonstrate the steps with screenshots on how to change the Administrator password on Windows Server 2022.

The Administrator user is the account on Windows Server 2022 with the highest privileges. This means an Administrator can install/uninstall software, access all files/folders, and change security settings on the server.

In this tutorial we will demonstrate the steps with screenshots on how to change the Administrator password on Windows Server 2022.

5 Easy Steps to Change Administrator Password on Windows Server 2022

Step 1: Go to Start and search for Administrative Tools. Then click the associated result

Step 2: Double-click on Computer Management as per the screenshot below

Step 3: Expand the Local Users and Groups from the left sidebar, and then choose Users option from the list

Step 4: Right-click on the Administrator option and click Set Password as shown below

Step 5: Enter a new Administrator password and click OK

You are all set! You have now successfully changed the password for Administrator account on Windows Server 2022.

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, reflects on a year of big investments and major changes for the data center and server hosting provider in 2022. SBC Leaders Magazine Issue 24 (Jan 2023)

Updated 26 January 2023

Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP, reflects on a year of big investments and major changes for the data center and server hosting provider in 2022. The following part of the interview has been originally published at sbcnews.co.uk (22 December 2022).

Download for free a digital copy of SBC Leaders Magazine Issue 24 (Jan 2023)

SBC: Stefano, we have seen a number of updates and product launches from NetShop ISP throughout 2022. Can you name the most important of them which relate to the hosting services offered to igaming companies?

Stefano Sordini: Yes, 2022 was a really busy and exciting year for us. We made some major investments and implemented key data-driven decisions that have proved to be very beneficial for our igaming clients.

We started out the year with the expansion of our Secure Private Network (SPN) in Europe, Asia and the United States, to effectively allow our customers to interact with their servers without the use of an additional VPN or secure tunnels.

In April we carried out a casino games audit for igaming software provider and game development company, Fugaso. The successful completion of such a complex technical evaluation was a great accomplishment for our team and the optimisation recommendations proved extremely valuable for Fugaso, allowing it to gauge its overall performance and implement the necessary technical suggestions.

Another major update in 2022 has been our expansion within Asia and South America with three new data centres. Our two new Asian locations are in Hong Kong and Tokyo, and our very first data centre in LatAm is located in São Paulo.

This year we also began providing hands-on support to our clients looking to obtain a Curaçao eGaming licence. The licensing process in Curaçao is known to be relatively straightforward in comparison to other jurisdictions, but a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements is crucial.

SBC: In terms of inquiries for hosting by gambling companies in 2022, has there been a booming jurisdiction this year? Which one was the most popular based on your existing customers’ preferences?

SS: We’ve most definitely seen an increase in inquiries for Curaçao hosting over the last year. As mentioned in the previous question, Curaçao is well-known for its straightforward gambling licence procedure, and remains as one of the most attractive jurisdictions for both established and start-up online gambling operators.

The affordability of obtaining a Curaçao Gaming licence, as well as the jurisdiction’s unique zero tax rate on all foreign-sourced revenue, makes entering the market extremely feasible. In addition to that, its ‘one-licence covers all’ approach makes diversification of offerings a lot simpler for operators in the long run.

Generally speaking, Curaçao has always been highly welcoming for online gambling operators, and we’ve noticed a peak in interest in 2022, which could also be down to the challenges faced by Malta during the year.

SBC: Online gambling is gaining more and more popularity in certain regions within Latin America and will continue to evolve over the next few years. How can NetShop ISP serve sportsbook and online casinos to establish a presence in the region?

SS: The sheer size of the LatAm market, growth data and future projections are what prompted our decision to move forward with deploying private network infrastructure in São Paulo, Brazil. The main service we offer here is bare metal dedicated servers which are ideal for sportsbook and online casinos seeking to solidify their presence in the region.

As well as a database server being required in the region for regulatory purposes, hosting your website on a dedicated server here is also recommended to guarantee faster access for users and low network latency with local game providers and data feeds in Brazil.

SBC: Out of all the Latin America regions, what has driven NetShop ISP to establish a data centre presence in Brazil specifically?

SS: Brazil is truly an up and coming igaming hotspot. It has a population of over 200 million, and a staggering 75% of that comprises internet users. Not to mention the country is known for having a huge passion for football, amongst other sports, with its national team being considered one of the greatest of all time. This, in itself, makes Brazil one of the biggest esports markets in the world, and thus extremely attractive for igaming operators.

SBC: In addition to NetShop ISP’s global infrastructure expansion, you also mentioned DDoS Attacks protection earlier. How is this related to your products/solutions offerings for igaming operators and suppliers?

SS: We offer protection against the most common amplification DDoS attacks by default, with no further reconfiguration required on the customer side. This is already included in billing plans at no additional cost. The filtering engine drops the malicious amplified packets, leaving the rest of the traffic intact. Some attacks covered by our solution are NTP amplification, DNS amplification, SSDP amplification and SNMP amplification, to name a few.

The mitigation is implemented completely on our network equipment and adds no latency to your packet round-trip time. In Amsterdam, we’ve got over 500 Gbps of bandwidth to implement that mitigation, and we could use upstream BGP flow spec rules.

SBC: Finally, please share any new exciting plans for 2023. Can we expect further expansion into new regions or any innovative solutions to be launched in the near future?

We’ve got some exciting plans in the works and are really looking forward to another great year at NetShop ISP. Of course, we are always working towards implementing innovative hosting solutions to cater to the bespoke needs of our igaming customers and partners. In terms of expanding into new regions, that is most definitely on the cards for 2023.

The full interview will feature in the next issue of SBC Leaders magazine at ICE in February.

This article provides an easy, step-by-step guide on how to remove/delete SSH keys from a linux server.

This article provides an easy, step-by-step guide on how to remove/delete SSH keys from a linux server.

Prerequisites

• Steps in this article apply to Linux and BSD servers
• You have one or more SSH Keys added on your server in OpenSSH format
• You have ssh access on the server

Four Steps to Remove SSH Keys

1. SSH to your server
   ssh <user>@<server ip>
   
2. Edit file ~/.ssh/authorized_keys using your favorite editor (e.g. vi, nano, pico)
   vi ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
   
3. Remove the line that corresponds to your key
   
4. Save the file and exit (command below applies to ‘vi’ editor)
   Hit ‘Esc’ button, then type wq! and hit Enter

That’s it!

How To Assign SSH Key to your Linux VPS Server

Adding one or more SSH keys to your Linux VPS server can now be done easily, with the click of a button via myNetShop portal.

• Login to https://my.netshop-isp.com.cy
• Go to VPS management page
• Click “SSH Keys” from the actions toolbar
• Click “Add new SSH key” (or choose from existing)
• Click on “Use SSH key” to assign your key to the VPS server

You can also refer to the article How To Enable SSH on Debian 11 Server if you wish to do the entire setup manually.

In this article we demonstrate an easy, 4-step guide to install cPanel/WHM on Ubuntu 22.04 (LTS) Server.

cPanel is one of the world’s most popular control panels for Linux servers. Although it is not the cheapest option available out there, its user-friendly UI along with the huge variety of plugins and tools that come with cPanel/WHM, make it the best control panel software IT admins and webmasters prefer in 2023.

Although cPanel and WHM are two different portals, there is only one installation process that will deploy them both. Let’s see the main features of cPanel and WHM before proceeding to the rest of this tutorial.

cPanel Features

• Domains / Addon Domains / Subdomains Management
• E-mail accounts administration
• Log files and Statistics
• Database management
• File Manager
• SSL Certificates and other security settings
• … and more

WHM Features

• Server configuration and monitoring
• Services fine tuning (mail, ftp, apache/nginx, php, etc)
• Backup settings and Migration tool
• 3rd-party plugins installation and management
• Manage cPanel Own branding
• Resellers management
• … and more

Easy Guide to Install cPanel/WHM on Ubuntu 22.04 Server (4 Steps)

Let’s take a look on how you can install cPanel/WHM on Linux Ubuntu 22.04 (LTS) server in six (6) easy steps.

Step 1 – Disable firewalld and Update system

If you have an active firewall, disable and stop it prior installing cPanel. Upon completion of the installation you can re-enable it.

root@ubuntu22.04:~$ iptables-save > ~/firewall.rules
root@ubuntu22.04:~$ systemctl stop firewalld.service
root@ubuntu22.04:~$ systemctl disable firewalld.service

Then, update the server’s packages using the command below:

root@ubuntu22.04:~$ apt update && apt upgrade

Step 2 – Set Hostname (FQDN)

cPanel requires that the server is associated with a fully qualified domain name (fqdn) for the installation to begin and complete without errors.

Let’s say your desired hostname is cpanel.netshop-isp.com.cy and this sub-domain points to your server’s IP address, then we are going to set it on the server as follows:

root@ubuntu22.04:~$ vi /etc/hostname

When the hostname file opens delete any entries and enter your hostname cpanel.netshop-isp.com.cy. Then save and close the file.

Now, open /etc/hosts file and add the following entry (replace the IP with the real IP of your server):

192.168.1.1 cpanel.netshop-isp.com.cy cpanel

Once done, save and close the file.

Step 3 – Install cPanel/WHM

Once all the above steps are completed, you are now ready to download the official script and run it for the installation to begin.

root@ubuntu22.04:~$ cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest

If no errors come up, the installation should be finished in a couple of minutes.

Step 4 – Access WHM/cPanel GUI

You can now access your WHM GUI by typing the hostname or IP address on your browser, in any of the following ways:

https://[server-ip]:2087
https://[server-ip]/whm
https://fqdn-hostname/whm
https://fqdn-hostname:2087

Extra Step (if needed) – Activate License

cPanel licenses are IP-based, meaning that upon order of a cPanel license you need to enter the server’s IP so that it can automatically activate it once you install it on a server.

If you have a valid license purchased and you still see the message to “Purchase a License” or “Continue with Trial”, execute the following command on your server. The command will refresh the license activation over the internet.

root@ubuntu22.04:~$ /usr/local/cpanel/cpkeyclt