• CloudPanel
  • NGINX
  • PHP-FPM
  • MySQL

CloudPanel VPS HostingA free NGINX control panel for PHP, Node.js and Python

CloudPanel is a free control panel with a focus on simplicity. It runs on NGINX and manages PHP, WordPress, Node.js, Python and static sites, with free Let's Encrypt certificates and a firewall screen. We install it on a hardened KVM VPS with Ubuntu.

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  • KVM virtualisation
  • NVMe storage
  • Root SSH access
  • Free one-time setup
  • 99.9% uptime SLA

systemctl list-units --type=service --state=active

  • cloudpanelcontrol panel on port 8443
  • nginxweb server and reverse proxy
  • php-fpmseveral PHP versions side by side
  • mysql or mariadbdatabase engine you chose
  • ufwfirewall, managed from the panel
  • unattended-upgradessecurity updates

Installed and secured before handover.

:8443panel port
2 GBminimum RAM, 1 core, 10 GB disk
x86 + ARM64architectures supported
22.04 to 26.04Ubuntu LTS supported
01Why a VPS

Why Use CloudPanel on a VPS

CloudPanel keeps the panel simple and the stack modern, which suits developers who host more than just PHP.

More than PHP

Add PHP and WordPress sites, Node.js apps, Python apps, static sites and reverse proxies from the same panel.

Free SSL in one click

Install a Let's Encrypt certificate from the panel; it renews automatically.

Sites kept apart

Each site runs under its own system user, so one site cannot read another's files.

Safer access

Restrict access by IP, block bots, use basic authentication and turn on two-factor authentication for the panel.

02The stack

How a CloudPanel Server Is Put Together

NGINX is the front door. CloudPanel configures it, your apps and the database behind it.

  1. Control panel

    CloudPanel

    The dashboard on port 8443 and the clpctl command line.

  2. Web server

    NGINX

    Serves static files, passes PHP to PHP-FPM, and proxies to your Node.js or Python app.

  3. Applications

    PHP, Node.js, Python

    Pick the language and version for each site; every site has its own user.

  4. Database

    MySQL or MariaDB

    The engine and version are chosen when CloudPanel is installed.

04 DATABASE MySQL or MariaDB 03 APPLICATIONS PHP, Node.js, Python 02 WEB SERVER NGINX 01 CONTROL PANEL CloudPanel

Engineer's notes

  1. Choose the database engine at install time with the DB_ENGINE setting; the install page lists the MySQL and MariaDB versions per Ubuntu release.
  2. The panel listens on port 8443 with a self-signed certificate, so your browser warns on first visit.
  3. CloudPanel says to restrict port 8443 to your own IP in the firewall and to create the admin user quickly.
  4. CloudPanel's own site does not list a mail server. Plan on a separate mail provider for email.
  • 443HTTPS, your sites
  • 80HTTP, redirects to HTTPS
  • 22SSH, you only
  • 8443CloudPanel, restrict to your IP
03Use cases

What You Can Run

WordPress and PHP sites

PHP sites with a vhost template and the PHP version you choose.

Node.js apps

Apps listening on a port, proxied by NGINX with HTTPS.

Python apps

Python apps behind NGINX with their own site user.

Static sites

HTML, CSS and JavaScript sites served straight from NGINX.

Reverse proxies

Put NGINX with HTTPS in front of another service.

Sites behind Cloudflare

CloudPanel has a Cloudflare integration for visitor IPs.

04Sizing guide

Which Plan for Your CloudPanel Server

The panel itself is small. Your sites and databases decide the size.

Recommended start

VPS-1

2 vCores and 4 GB RAM: twice the panel's minimum memory.

vCores2
RAM4 GB
NVMe40 GB
See VPS-1
Recommended start

VPS-2

4 vCores and 8 GB RAM for more PHP workers and apps.

vCores4
RAM8 GB
NVMe75 GB
See VPS-2
Recommended start

VPS-3

6 vCores, 12 GB RAM and 100 GB NVMe.

vCores6
RAM12 GB
NVMe100 GB
See VPS-3
Recommended start

VPS-4

8 vCores, 24 GB RAM and 200 GB NVMe.

vCores8
RAM24 GB
NVMe200 GB
See VPS-4

A starting point, not a limit: every plan upgrades in place, keeping your data, IP address and configuration.

05After handover

Installing CloudPanel on Your Server

If you ask us at order, the free setup installs CloudPanel for you. To do it yourself on a fresh Ubuntu LTS server, follow the CloudPanel install page: the exact installer checksum changes with each release, so copy it from there.

  1. Prepare the server

    Log in as root over SSH, update the system and install the tools the installer needs.

    apt update && apt -y upgrade && apt -y install curl wget sudo

  2. Download and check the installer

    Download install.sh from the address on the CloudPanel install page, then check its SHA-256 against the checksum published there.

    sha256sum install.sh

  3. Run it with your database choice

    Set DB_ENGINE to the exact MySQL or MariaDB value listed for your Ubuntu version on the install page.

    sudo DB_ENGINE=<value from the install page> bash install.sh

  4. Create the admin user

    Open the panel on port 8443 straight away and create the admin user. Restrict the port to your IP.

    https://YOUR-SERVER-IP:8443

Example commands: adjust names, paths and versions to your project. Deploying and maintaining your application is yours to do, or ask us for a quote.

06Cheat sheet

CloudPanel commands you will use every week

Copy, paste, adjust the names. Each one is safe to run as your own user on the server.

Add a PHP site

clpctl site:add:php --domainName=www.example.com --phpVersion=8.4 --vhostTemplate='Generic' --siteUser=john --siteUserPassword='!secretPassword!'

Add a Node.js site

clpctl site:add:nodejs --domainName=www.example.com --nodejsVersion=22 --appPort=3000 --siteUser=john --siteUserPassword='!secretPassword!'

Free SSL certificate

clpctl lets-encrypt:install:certificate --domainName=www.example.com

Add a database

clpctl db:add --domainName=www.example.com --databaseName=my-database --databaseUserName=john --databaseUserPassword='!secretPassword!'

Export a database

clpctl db:export --databaseName=my-database --file=dump.sql.gz

Reset a user password

clpctl user:reset:password --userName=john.doe --password='!newPassword!'
07Compare

Shared cPanel Hosting or Your Own CloudPanel?

Both give a dashboard. With CloudPanel the server is yours and it handles Node.js and Python as well as PHP.

Shared cPanel hosting

  • The panelcPanel, included in the plan
  • LanguagesPHP-focused
  • Server accessNo root
  • EmailIncluded
  • Updates and securityHandled by the host

CloudPanel VPS

  • The panelCloudPanel, free
  • LanguagesPHP, Node.js, Python and static
  • Server accessFull root and SSH
  • EmailNot listed by CloudPanel; use a mail provider
  • Updates and securityYours: OS and panel updates
Choose a VPS plan
08Handover

Your CloudPanel server

Free one-time setup before you get access. Here is what happens, and what you receive.

  1. Pick a plan and a location

    Resources that fit your workload, in the datacentre closest to your users.

  2. Tell us your CloudPanel setup

    Versions, database and domain: at order or right after.

  3. We install and secure it

    Server hardened, the stack installed and tested, HTTPS on your domain.

  4. You get root

    SSH to a working server, ready for your code and data.

Installed for you

  • CloudPanel with NGINX and the database engine you choose
  • Ubuntu LTS, updated and hardened before CloudPanel goes on
  • The admin user is created by you on first visit
  • Your sites, certificates and databases are added by you

Secured before handover

  • Non-root sudo user created for daily work
  • SSH key login, password login for root disabled
  • Firewall (UFW) open only for the ports you use
  • Fail2ban blocking repeated login attempts
  • Automatic security updates enabled
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL on your domain
  • Timezone, swap and hostname configured

Not included (we say so up front)

  • Ongoing server administration
  • Application maintenance and updates
  • Debugging your code
  • Migrating existing sites or data
09Hardening and tuning

Security and Performance for CloudPanel

Security

  • Limit port 8443 to your own IP address in the firewall.
  • Create the admin user as soon as the install finishes, and turn on two-factor authentication.
  • Keep Ubuntu and CloudPanel updated.
  • Use a separate site user for each site, as CloudPanel does by default.

Performance

  • Choose the PHP version each site needs; do not run old versions by default.
  • Use the Redis and NGINX tools CloudPanel supports for caching.
  • Keep databases on the NVMe disk.
  • Put a CDN in front of static assets for busy sites.

Built from the official documentation

VPS Plans

VPS Plans for CloudPanel

CloudPanel's documented minimum is 1 core, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB disk. Choose a plan by how many sites and apps you will run next to it.

VPS-1

Small websites, APIs, bots and development servers.

₹1,008 /mo
Get Started
  • 2 vCores
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 40 GB NVMe
  • 500 Mbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation
Most Popular

VPS-2

Production apps, WordPress and online stores.

₹1,906 /mo
Get Started
  • 4 vCores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 75 GB NVMe
  • 1 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

VPS-3

Busy stores, SaaS products and several projects.

₹2,748 /mo
Get Started
  • 6 vCores
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 100 GB NVMe
  • 2 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

VPS-4

High-traffic apps, large databases and agencies.

₹5,274 /mo
Get Started
  • 8 vCores
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 200 GB NVMe
  • 3 Gbps
  • Full root and SSH access
  • Free initial stack installation
  • Server hardening and firewall setup
  • Daily backup of the previous 24 hours
  • Unlimited traffic *
  • Anti-DDoS protection
  • Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6
  • KVM virtualisation

* Unlimited traffic in Europe and North America. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney a monthly allowance applies (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2/VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB), then speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.

Prices exclude 18% GST, which is added to invoices for customers in India.

10Under the hood

Platform specs and locations

The same KVM platform on every plan; only CPU, RAM, storage and port speed change.

Virtualisation
KVM with reserved vCores and RAM
Storage
NVMe SSD on every plan
Network
Dedicated IPv4 and IPv6, 500 Mbps to 3 Gbps per plan
Operating systems
Ubuntu 26.04, 24.04 and 22.04 LTS · Debian 13, 12 and 11 · AlmaLinux · Rocky Linux · Fedora · FreeBSD
Access
Full root over SSH, key-based login
Backups
Automatic daily backup of the previous 24 hours; snapshots and longer retention on request
Protection
Always-on anti-DDoS mitigation
Availability
99.9% uptime SLA

Asia-Pacific

  • Mumbai
  • Singapore
  • Sydney

Europe

  • London
  • Limburg
  • Roubaix
  • Gravelines
  • Strasbourg
  • Milan
  • Warsaw

North America

  • Beauharnois

Availability per location changes with demand; we confirm your location before setup. In Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney each plan includes a monthly traffic allowance (VPS-1 500 GB, VPS-2 and VPS-3 1 TB, VPS-4 3 TB); beyond it, speed is limited to 10 Mbps until the next month.

CloudPanel VPS FAQs

Questions before you deploy

Not covered here? Ask an engineer before you order.

Ready when you are

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