Step-by-step guide to installing the Webuzo control panel on a Linux VPS or dedicated server, including system requirements and configuration.
What is Webuzo?
Webuzo is a free control panel that makes managing a VPS or dedicated server much easier. With Webuzo, you can install popular web applications like WordPress, Joomla, and more in just a few clicks.
System Requirements
Before installing, make sure your server meets the following specifications:
- OS: CentOS 6.x/7.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x/7.x, Scientific Linux 6.x/7.x (x86_64), or Ubuntu LTS
- Package Manager: YUM, apt-get, tar, wget
- RAM: Minimum 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
- Disk Space: Minimum 5 GB (10 GB recommended)
- Open Ports Required: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 21, 22, 25, 53, 80, 143, 443, 3306
Installation Steps
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Login via SSH — Connect to your server via SSH first
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Download the Webuzo installer:
wget -N http://files.webuzo.com/install.sh
- Set the installer permissions:
chmod 0755 install.sh
- Run the installer:
./install.sh
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Wait for installation to complete — A success message will appear when done
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Open your browser and navigate to:
http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:2004/
Fill in the required fields and click Install.
- Done — A confirmation page will appear indicating a successful installation
After Installation
Once Webuzo is installed, you can start installing and managing websites through the Webuzo control panel.