cPanel is the industry-standard control panel for web hosting. At Tilaa, you have two options to get cPanel running on your VPS: order it pre-configured via us, or install it manually with your own license.
Option 1: Pre-installed via Tilaa (Recommended)
The easiest way to get started is to select the cPanel image directly in our configurator when ordering your VPS.
- Ready-to-use: We handle the complete installation and configuration of the OS and cPanel/WHM for you. You receive a fully functional server.
- Integrated Billing: The license fee is added to your monthly Tilaa invoice.
- License Support: If there are issues with the validity of the license, Tilaa Support can assist you directly.
Option 2: Manual Installation (Bring Your Own License)
If you already have a cPanel license purchased elsewhere (BYOL), you can install the software yourself on a clean VPS.
Support Boundary:
If you choose this option, Tilaa provides no support for the cPanel installation, licensing errors, or software bugs. You must contact cPanel support directly for any issues.
If you choose this option, Tilaa provides no support for the cPanel installation, licensing errors, or software bugs. You must contact cPanel support directly for any issues.
How to install cPanel manually
- Deploy a new VPS with a supported OS (e.g., AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, or Ubuntu LTS).
Note: The OS must be a clean install. - Log in via SSH as
root. - Run the official cPanel installation command:
cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latestAfter the installation completes (this can take 15-30 minutes), you can log in to WHM via https://your-server-ip:2087 to activate your own license.
Comparison
| Feature | Option 1: Tilaa License | Option 2: Own License |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Ready-to-use | Manual (SSH) |
| License Billing | Via Tilaa Invoice | Directly via cPanel/Reseller |
| Support | OS & License validity | Hardware/Network only |