Installing and setting up aaPanel on Ubuntu 20.04 is a straightforward process. aaPanel is a free and open-source hosting control panel that simplifies website and server management. Here’s how you can install and set up aaPanel on your Ubuntu 20.04 system:

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software, it’s a good practice to update your system packages. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Download and Install aaPanel

aaPanel provides a one-click installation script that simplifies the installation process. To download and run this script, execute the following command in your terminal:

wget -O install.sh http://www.aapanel.com/script/install-ubuntu_6.0_en.sh && sudo bash install.sh

This command does the following:

• Downloads the aaPanel installation script using wget.
• Executes the script with bash to start the installation process.

The installation script will automatically install all necessary dependencies and the aaPanel software itself. During the installation, you might be prompted to confirm some actions or provide additional information.

Step 3: Access aaPanel

Once the installation is complete, the terminal will display the aaPanel admin URL and your login credentials (username and password). Make a note of these details.

You can access the aaPanel interface by opening a web browser and navigating to the URL provided at the end of the installation process. It usually looks something like this: http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:8888

Step 4: Initial Setup

After logging in to aaPanel for the first time, you might be prompted to choose the software packages you want to install, such as the web server (Nginx or Apache), database server (MySQL or MariaDB), and PHP. Select the ones that meet your needs and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Step 5: Secure aaPanel

For security reasons, consider taking additional steps to secure your aaPanel installation:

• Change the default port (8888) to a custom port.
• Enable SSL for secure access to the panel.
• Regularly update aaPanel to the latest version.
• Use strong, unique passwords for aaPanel and any other software you install.

Additional Tips

• Explore the aaPanel forums or documentation for advanced configurations and troubleshooting.
• Regularly back up your aaPanel settings and hosted websites.

Following these steps, you should have aaPanel installed and running on your Ubuntu 20.04 server, ready for you to manage your websites and server settings.