Here’s a full step-by-step guide to install WHM/cPanel on a VPS — ideal if you’re using MikyHost or any VPS provider.

✅ Requirements to Install WHM/cPanel

System Requirements:

  • Operating System:

    • AlmaLinux 8 or 9 ✅

    • Rocky Linux 8 or 9 ✅

    • CentOS 7 ✅ (not recommended for new installs)

  • Architecture: 64-bit

  • Minimum RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)

  • Disk Space: At least 20 GB

  • Root access via SSH

⚠️ cPanel/WHM is commercial software, but you can get a 15-day free trial after installation.

Step-by-Step WHM/cPanel Installation

Step 1: Connect to VPS via SSH

Open terminal or use PuTTY (for Windows):

ssh root@your-vps-ip

Step 2: Update the System

yum update -y     # For CentOS/RHEL/AlmaLinux
dnf update -y     # For Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux 8+

Step 3: Set a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) Hostname

Replace your.hostname.com with your actual FQDN:

hostnamectl set-hostname your.hostname.com

You can check it with:

hostname

Step 4: Download and Run the WHM Installer

cd /home
curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest
sh latest

This will:

  • Download the latest WHM/cPanel version

  • Install all dependencies (can take 15–45 minutes)

Step 5: Access WHM in Browser

After the installation is complete, access WHM:

https://your-vps-ip:2087

Example:
https://123.45.67.89:2087

You may see a browser security warning — continue to proceed (self-signed certificate).

Step 6: Initial Setup Wizard

Login using:

  • Username: root

  • Password: VPS root password

Then:

  • Agree to the license

  • Set your contact email and nameservers

  • Configure networking settings

Step 7: Activate cPanel License (Free Trial or Paid)

You’ll be prompted to activate:

  • Free 15-day trial (based on IP)

  • Or input your license key

To verify your IP has a trial:

https://verify.cpanel.net

Post-Install Recommendations

  • Configure firewall: allow ports 2087 (WHM), 2083 (cPanel), 80, 443, etc.

  • Install Let’s Encrypt or AutoSSL for domain security

  • Create your first cPanel account

  • Enable backups and alerts

❗Important Notes

  • WHM/cPanel is NOT free after 15 days — pricing starts around $15/month.

  • Best installed on a fresh VPS (without other control panels).

  • Only supports CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux — no Ubuntu support.

 

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