AaPanel Pros
Easy to use Friendly UI and simple dashboard Suitable for those who are not proficient in setting up a server with the Command Line Supports multiple operating systems
Available for CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian
Quick and easy installation
Can install LAMP (Apache, MySQL, PHP) or LNMP (Nginx, MySQL, PHP) in one click
Built-in web and database management system
Create websites, manage domains, set up SSL, and manage MySQL databases conveniently
Supports free SSL installation (Let’s Encrypt)
Can install free SSL Certificate to increase website security
Built-in File Manager
Upload, download, and edit files via Web Interface
Support multiple PHP versions
Can run multiple PHP versions simultaneously
Built-in Firewall and Security
Firewall settings, DDoS and other attacks protection
Support automatic backup
Can be set to backup files and databases to Google Drive, Dropbox, or FTP Server
Support additional plugins
Can be installed Docker, Redis, Memcached, Node.js, Python, FTP, Mail Server, etc.
Disadvantages of aaPanel
Requires VPS or Dedicated Server only
Cannot be used with Shared Hosting
No Windows version (Linux only)
Can only be used on Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian
Use more machine resources than setting up a server yourself
Because there is a Web UI and additional systems, it consumes more RAM and CPU than using the Command LineSome features must be purchased additionally (Pro Version)
Advanced features such as Load Balancer, Cluster Management, Multi-User Access must be paid for
Security depends on the settingsIf the settings are not good It may be vulnerable to attacks, such as opening unnecessary ports or using weak passwords. Basic usage of aaPanel
Install aaPanel on the server
Use the installation command according to the operating system you are using.
Example (Ubuntu / Debian)
wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install-ubuntu.sh && bash install.sh
Example (CentOS)
yum install -y wget && wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install.sh && bash install.sh
yum install -y wget && wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install.sh && bash install.sh
Log in to aaPanel
After the installation is complete, the system will display the URL and password for access.
Install LAMP or LNMP Stack
Select to install Apache / Nginx, MySQL, PHP as desired.
Add a website and set up SSL
Go to the “Website” → “Add Site” menu.
Set up a domain, select PHP Version, and enable SSL (Let’s Encrypt).
Manage the database.
You can create and manage databases via phpMyAdmin on the Database page
Upload files and edit code
Use the built-in File Manager or FTP to manage files
Set up Firewall and Security
Go to Security Settings to close unnecessary ports
Set up Auto Backup
Set up backups to Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP, etc.
Summary
aaPanel is an easy-to-use, fast-to-install and full-featured server control panel. It is suitable for those who want to manage websites, databases and servers via Web UI without having to rely too much on the Command Line. However, setting up security is important and some advanced features may require additional payment.
Recommended for
Those who want a free and easy-to-use Web Hosting Control Panel
Web Developers who want to conveniently manage websites on VPS
Those who want to use a ready-made LAMP / LNMP Stack
Not recommended for
Those who use Shared Hosting (because they must use a VPS or Dedicated Server)
Those who want to control everything via the Command Line themselves
