The free control panel has similar features to cPanel, how to install Fastpanel

Tired of shelling out big bucks for cPanel or DirectAdmin licenses? Say hello to FastPanel! It’s a fantastic free control panel that gives you almost everything you’d get from its paid counterparts. Sure, it might lack a tiny handful of features, but for a freebie, it’s an absolute winner! Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

How to Install FastPanel: Your Free Control Panel Awaits!

Log in to your VPS:
- Open Terminal on macOS or PuTTY on Windows.
- Type ssh root@your_vps_ip_address and hit Enter.
- Enter your username.
- Enter your password. (Don’t worry if it’s hidden on Linux! Just paste it and press Enter.)
Say “Yes!” to the First Connection:
- When prompted for the first-time connection to your VPS, type yes and press Enter.
FastPanel’s Happy Place: Supported Operating Systems: FastPanel loves these 64-bit operating systems:
- Debian: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Ubuntu: 18.04, 20.04, 22.04
- CentOS 7
- AlmaLinux 8
- Rocky 8
Get Ready to Wget! (Pre-Installation Check): Most hosting providers use a compatible Linux OS, so you’re likely good to go. But just in case, here’s how to install wget:
- For Debian/Ubuntu: Open your terminal and paste this command, then hit Enter:
  Bash
  apt-get update; apt-get install wget
- For CentOS/AlmaLinux/Rocky Linux: Run this command:
  Bash
  yum makecache; yum install wget
Let the Installation Begin!: Now for the main event! Download and install FastPanel with this simple command. Just paste it into your terminal and press Enter:
Bash
```
wget http://repo.fastpanel.direct/install_fastpanel.sh -O - | bash -
```
The installation is super fast! Once it’s done, you’ll see a glorious message like this:
```
Congratulations! FASTPANEL successfully installed and available for you at https://103.32.40.16:8888/ .
Login: fastuser
Password: Your_Generated_Password
```
🔥 IMPORTANT: Make sure you save this login link, username, and password! They won’t be shown again!
Time to Log In and Play!:
- Open your browser and navigate to the link you saved (e.g., https://103.32.40.16:8888/).
- Since SSL might not be configured yet, you’ll likely see a warning. Just click “Advanced” (or similar) and then proceed to the link.
- Enter the username: fastuser
- Enter your generated password.
- Hit Enter, and voilà! You’re in! Enjoy your new, free control panel!