How to Install VestaCP on macOS

VestaCP is a web control panel that simplifies the process of managing websites, domains, email accounts, and other server-related tasks. It can be installed on various Linux distros, but with a few modifications, it can also be installed on macOS. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install VestaCP on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• macOS installed on your system.
• A stable internet connection.
• Administrator access to your system.
• xcode command line tools installed.

Step 1: Install Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that makes it easier to install and manage software packages. To install Homebrew, open the terminal and execute the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

Step 2: Install Dependencies

To install VestaCP, we need to install some dependencies first. Open the terminal and execute the following command to install the dependencies:

brew install gcc wget net-tools curl

Step 3: Download and Install VestaCP

Now that we have installed the required dependencies, we can proceed with downloading and installing VestaCP. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

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

After the download is complete, execute the following command to run the installation script:

sudo bash vst-install.sh

The installation process will take some time, and once it is complete, you will see a success message.

Step 4: Access the VestaCP Control Panel

To access the VestaCP control panel, open your web browser and navigate to https://localhost:8083. You will be prompted to enter the username and password that you set during the installation process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed VestaCP on macOS.

Conclusion

VestaCP is a powerful web control panel that makes it easy to manage your server-related tasks. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you will be able to install VestaCP on macOS and manage your websites, domains, email accounts, and more. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, refer to the VestaCP documentation, or seek help from its community.

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