How to Install cPanel or Plesk on Your AVIOX Cloud VPS – Complete Setup Guide

Introduction

Control panels simplify server management and allow users to host websites without using complex Linux commands. On AVIOX Cloud, the two most popular control panels are cPanel and Plesk. Both provide intuitive dashboards for managing domains, files, databases, email accounts, DNS zones, and security features. In this guide, we’ll explain how to install each one on your AVIOX Cloud VPS and prepare your server for hosting.

1. Requirements for cPanel & Plesk

cPanel Requirements

• CentOS, AlmaLinux, or RockyLinux

• Minimum 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

• Fresh VPS installation (no existing packages installed)

• Static IP required

Plesk Requirements

• Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, AlmaLinux, RockyLinux, or Windows

• Minimum 2 GB RAM

• Full root or admin access

2. Preparing Your AVIOX Cloud VPS

Set a hostname:

Update packages:

Disable firewalls temporarily:

3. Installing cPanel on AVIOX Cloud

Install required packages:

Download installer:

Run installer:

Installation may take 30–45 minutes.

Access WHM:

Login:

• Username: root

• Password: your root password

4. Installing Plesk on AVIOX Cloud

Download Plesk installer:

Start installation:

Open installer in browser:

Follow the setup wizard to choose features and finalize installation.

5. Initial Configuration After Installation

For cPanel:

• Set nameservers

• Enable AutoSSL

• Create hosting packages

• Configure DNS cluster (optional)

For Plesk:

• Choose hosting mode

• Set admin email

• Install recommended extensions (WordPress Toolkit, File Manager, DNSSEC, Fail2Ban, etc.)

6. Securing the Control Panel

After installation, re-enable firewall:

Enable SSL for login interface.
Limit access to ports 2083, 2087 (cPanel) and 8443, 8447 (Plesk) using IP restrictions if required.

7. Hosting Your First Website

Both cPanel and Plesk allow you to:

• Add domains

• Create FTP users

• Upload files

• Install CMS platforms

• Point nameservers

• Manage DNS

With the initial setup complete, your AVIOX Cloud VPS is now ready for production hosting.

Conclusion

Whether you choose cPanel for its WHM capabilities or Plesk for its multi-platform support, both control panels offer powerful tools for managing your AVIOX Cloud VPS. Installation is straightforward and sets the foundation for hosting secure and scalable websites.