How to Install VestaCP on OpenBSD

Vesta Control Panel (VestaCP) is a free and open source web hosting control panel that allows you to manage your websites, email accounts, DNS, and more from a single dashboard. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install VestaCP on OpenBSD, a free and open-source operating system.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you will need:

• A server running OpenBSD
• Root access to the server
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update and Upgrade the System

Before installing VestaCP, you should update and upgrade the system by running the following command:

# pkg_add -Uu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

In order to install VestaCP, you need to install some dependencies. Run the following commands to do so:

# pkg_add -v sudo wget htop mc nginx php-pgsql postgresql-server php-fpm
# ln -s /usr/local/bin/php-5.5 /usr/local/bin/php

Step 3: Download and Install VestaCP

Next, download the latest version of VestaCP from the official website:

# wget http://vestacp.com/pub/vst-install.sh

Once the download is complete, run the following command to install VestaCP:

# bash vst-install.sh

This command will start the installation process and prompt you to answer a few questions along the way. Follow the prompts to configure VestaCP according to your needs.

Note: Make sure to select PostgreSQL as the database server during the installation.

Step 4: Configure Firewall

By default, VestaCP runs on port 8083. You should configure the firewall to allow traffic on this port. Run the following commands to do so:

# echo 'pass in on egress proto tcp from any to any port 8083 keep state' >> /etc/pf.conf
# pfctl -f /etc/pf.conf

Step 5: Access VestaCP

You can now access the VestaCP dashboard by visiting https://your-server-ip:8083 in your web browser. Login with the username and password you created during the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed VestaCP on OpenBSD.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we showed you how to install VestaCP on OpenBSD. With VestaCP, you can manage your websites, emails, and other services on your server easily and efficiently. If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to contact the VestaCP support team or the OpenBSD community.

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