Get started with CloudPanel

CloudPanel is a free, open-source control panel built specifically for high-performance PHP servers. It gives you a clean, fast way to manage websites, databases, SSL certificates, FTP accounts, email, and cron jobs on your VPS or dedicated server.

• Official website
• Documentation

Quick start

1. Log in to the CloudPanel control panel on your VPS using the credentials provided in your Fornex dashboard.
2. Take a moment to explore the main dashboard — it gives you a clear overview of all key sections: users, web domains, mail, databases, DNS, backups, and more.

The home screen shows at a glance:

• Hostname and IP address
• Operating system version
• CPU, memory, and disk usage
• Current system load average

Real-time server resource overview

Adding a Website

1. Go to Sites → click Add Site.
2. Choose a template (WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, static site, etc.) or select Custom for manual setup.
3. Fill in:
   • Domain name
   • Site user
   • PHP version
   • Root directory (defaults to /home/YOUR_USER/htdocs/YOUR_DOMAIN)
4. Click Create.

Creating a new site

Choosing a site template

Setting domain and PHP version

Once added, the site appears in the list. Click Manage to access advanced settings: SSL, cron jobs, logs, redirects, aliases, etc.

New site in the list

Management options for the site

Creating a Database

1. Go to Databases.
2. Click Add Database.
3. Enter database name, username, and password.
4. Click Create.

Database creation form

To manage the database, click phpMyAdmin in the database row.

Opening phpMyAdmin

Creating an FTP Account

1. Go to SSH/FTP.
2. Click Add FTP User.
3. Set username, password, and home directory.
4. Click Create.

FTP user creation form

Setting Up SSL Certificate

1. Go to Sites → select your site → Manage → SSL/TLS tab.
2. Click Add Certificate → choose Let’s Encrypt.
3. Enter the domain and click Create.

Adding Let’s Encrypt SSL

Setting Up Cron Jobs

1. Go to Cron Jobs.
2. Click Add Cron Job.
3. Specify the user, command, and schedule.
4. Click Create.

Creating a cron job

Quick Tips

• All changes in CloudPanel are saved instantly — no “apply” button needed.
• It’s best to enable Let’s Encrypt SSL for every domain right after adding it.
• For better security, use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in the panel settings.