🔧 Installing HestiaCP on a VPS

HestiaCP is a lightweight and free server control panel based on VestaCP, but with more active development and a modern interface. It lets you manage websites, databases, email, domains, SSL certificates, and more — all through a user-friendly web UI. Installation takes just 10–15 minutes and doesn’t require advanced skills.

📋 Supported Operating Systems

• ✅ Ubuntu 20.04 LTS — recommended for stability;
• ✅ Debian 11 and Debian 12 — officially supported;
• ⚠️ Ubuntu 22.04 — may work with limitations (not recommended for production).

🚀 How to Install HestiaCP

Log in to your VPS via SSH as the root user and run the following commands:

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/release/install/hst-install.sh
bash hst-install.sh
    

This will launch an interactive installer. You’ll be asked to select components, enter your email and a domain to use as the hostname. At the end, you’ll receive a login link, username, and password.

📦 What’s Included in HestiaCP

• 🌐 Nginx + Apache or Nginx-only web server options;
• 🐘 PHP-FPM with multiple PHP versions support;
• 🛢 MariaDB or MySQL database server;
• 📧 Mail services: Exim, Dovecot, Roundcube, ClamAV, SpamAssassin;
• 🔐 Security tools: Fail2Ban, Let’s Encrypt, CSF Firewall;
• 📊 Monitoring: Cron, logs, and usage reports.

🧠 Pre-installation Tips

• 🆕 Install HestiaCP on a clean OS (no existing panel or websites);
• 💽 Recommended VPS specs: 1+ GB RAM and 10+ GB SSD;
• 🌐 The panel will be available at: https://your_IP:8083;
• 🔒 After setup, change the default port, enable 2FA, and install an SSL certificate;
• 🔄 Keep components updated via the web UI or CLI.

📌 Who Is HestiaCP For?

HestiaCP is a great choice for freelancers, developers, small agencies, and anyone running self-hosted websites. It’s free, simple, and ready to use out of the box — with no hidden licenses or restrictions. ✅