A step-by-step guide to installing Nettpanel on a fresh Linux server. The whole process takes just a few minutes — from SSH to a fully working control panel in your browser.
Before you begin, make sure your server meets the following minimum requirements:
Install on a fresh server for best results. Nettpanel manages your web server, database, and firewall — running it alongside an existing control panel is not recommended.
From your computer's terminal, connect to your server using its IP address and root credentials:
ssh root@your-server-ip
Run the one-line installer below. It will detect your distribution, install all prerequisites (web server, database, dependencies), and set up Nettpanel automatically:
# Download and run the Nettpanel installer curl -fsSL https://get.nettbyte.com/nettpanel.sh | sudo bash
The installer prints progress as it runs. When it finishes, it will display your panel URL and a one-time admin password — keep these handy for the next steps.
Once installation completes, open the panel using your server's IP address and the port shown by the installer:
https://your-server-ip:8443
Your browser may warn about the self-signed certificate on first access — this is expected. You can issue a trusted SSL certificate from inside the panel after logging in.
Log in with the username admin and the one-time password from the installer output. You'll be prompted to set a new, secure password immediately after your first login.
Go to Admin → System Setup → License inside the panel and enter the license key you received by email. If you don't have a key yet, request one here — your license is activated for the server's IP address and covers up to 5 servers.
Make sure the server IP you submitted in your license request matches this server. The license is bound to that IP address.
That's it — Nettpanel is now installed and licensed. From here you can add your first website, issue an SSL certificate, configure backups, and connect additional servers to your fleet. Browse the gallery and video walkthroughs to see what's possible.
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