How to Install VestaCP on Pop! OS

VestaCP is an open-source web hosting control panel that allows users to manage their websites and servers with a graphical interface. It is a user-friendly and powerful tool for managing VPS web hosting with ease. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of VestaCP on Pop! OS.

Requirements:

Step 1: Update System Package

Before starting the installation of VestaCP, it is mandatory to make sure that the system's package list is up-to-date.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Download VestaCP Installation Script

After updating your system, you should download the VestaCP installation script. Use curl command to download the installation script.

curl -O http://vestacp.com/pub/vst-install.sh

Step 3: Run the VestaCP Installation Script

Now, run the VestaCP installation script using the command below.

sudo bash vst-install.sh

Read the agreement terms and proceed with the installation. During the installation process, you will be asked to provide some information like:

And there will be a few other questions related to your installation.

Step 4: Access VestaCP Web Panel

After the installation, VestaCP has been successfully installed on your Pop! OS, and you can access the VestaCP web panel by using the URL http://<your_server_IP>:8083/. You will see the login page where you will enter your username and password.

Once logged in, you can access all the features provided by VestaCP.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing VestaCP, an open-source web hosting control panel, on Pop! OS latest. By following this tutorial, you can easily manage your websites and servers with ease using VestaCP.

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