A Quick Guide to Install Control Web Panel (CWP)
Control Web Panel (CWP), formerly known as CentOS Web Panel, is a free of cost, open-source web hosting control panel which is designed to simplify server management for Linux-based systems. It offers an intuitive graphical interface that lets users perform complex server administration tasks, without relying on command-line input. CWP supports many Linux distributions like AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, and CentOS, and is easy for both beginners and advanced users.
CWP is commonly used for hosting personal websites, e-commerce platforms, small business platforms and educational systems. Its multiple features and affordability makes it an ideal alternative to other control panels like cPanel or Plesk.
This blog explains steps to install a Control Web Panel (CWP)
Pre-Installation Requirements
- Server must have no pre-installed control panels or conflicting configurations.
- Back up all critical data, If the server has existing configurations.
Steps to Install Control Web Panel (CWP)
Step 1: Log into SSH as Root
Access server SSH by using a Terminal or PuTTY
Step 2: Update the System Packages
Run the below command to update the system:
yum -y update
Step 3: Install Necessary Tools
Install wget if it is not installed before, using the below command:
yum -y install wget
Step 4: Go to Installation Directory
Switch to /usr/local/src directory:
cd /usr/local/src
Step 5: Download the CWP Installation Script
Download the installer script for current OS version using the below command:
wget http://centos-webpanel.com/cwp-el8-latest
Step 6: Run the Installation Script
Execute the installation script using the below command:
sh cwp-el8-latest
Step 7: Reboot the Server
After the installation is complete, restart the server to apply the changes:
reboot
FAQ’s
What is the difference between CWP and cPanel?
cPanel offers a user-friendly experience, while CWP provides flexibility along with cost-efficiency which is ideal for advanced tech users.
What is CWP hosting?
CWP is also free and open source. It is a popular hosting control panel for simplified management of multiple servers. It can be used as a dedicated server as well as VPS. CWP does not require login through SSH every time.
