Control panel — interface for server management

When it comes to choosing a hosting, many look at dry characteristics: what processor, how much RAM, what about the disk. All this is really important. But often the detail that you will encounter every day—the control panel—goes into the background. And in vain, because this is one of the key points in daily work.

It is with its help that you will connect the domain, host, configure mail and monitor security. It’s like a “remote control” from your hosting: if it’s convenient, everything is at hand, but if not, every step turns into torture.

In this article we will figure out what panels there are and how to choose the one that will be convenient and easy for you.

Why is choosing a control panel important? 

First of all, the control panel greatly simplifies the work. It is what connects you to the hardware and helps you solve problems quickly, without unnecessary work in the terminal. Its convenience and clarity determine how much time and effort you will spend on ordinary things, like setting up mail and checking the status of the server. 

And if you are going to grow, it is important that the panel allows you to easily add resources or change the tariff. Otherwise, when the site starts to gain momentum, you will simply run into restrictions.

Many panels have useful features:
  — installation of a CMS (for example, WordPress or OpenCart) in one click,
  — built-in monitoring — you can monitor whether the server is overloaded,
  — connection to cloud storages,
  — support for Docker and other modern tools.

ISPmanager is a classic 

ISPmanager is a paid control panel for Linux servers, which is most often used on VPS and dedicated servers.

It has long become the standard for many administrators and website owners. The program is used by data centers, freelancers, webmasters, studios and developers. This is a convenient, stable and understandable option that is suitable for both beginners and experienced system administrators.

What can ISPmanager do?

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ISPmanager solves most of the problems that website owners face. If you don’t want to google commands in the console every time, ISPmanager is the option for you.

Hestia — minimalism that works

Hestia is a simple, free and easy to use open source control panel. It appeared as a continuation of another popular panel — VestaCP, but it turned out to be more stable, more modern and clearer. Even if you have never administered a server, Hestia is not difficult to understand.

Despite its simplicity, Hestia can do a lot and covers the basic tasks that are needed to launch and maintain a website: [table id=5 /]

A simple language, a neat interface and the necessary functions without overload — this is what Hestia is valued for.

 CyberPanel — when speed matters

CyberPanel is a relatively new control panel, but has already managed to attract attention. It was developed based on OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight and fast web server that works especially well with WordPress.

The main feature of CyberPanel is speed and performance. It is created for those who want to get the most out of their server. [table id=6 /]

CyberPanel is not the easiest panel for beginners, but in skillful hands it opens up 100%. If speed, developer convenience, and control over the server are important to you, this is definitely your option.

aaPanel — everything at your fingertips and even more

aaPanel — a simple and convenient panel for managing a server on Linux. It is free to use, but some of the features are sold for money. It makes it easy to launch websites, connect SSL certificates, set up FTP storage and monitor how the server is working. All this is done through a clear interface in the browser, without the need to open the terminal every time.

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I would especially like to note file manager. It’s comfortable, works fast, looks modern, and gets the job done better than many other panels. If you often work with files on the server, this is your option.

So what should you choose?

All panels have one purpose — help you manage your site and server without going into the terminal. But each has its own character:

• If you want something simple, stable, in Russian — ISPmanager.
• If you need a simple free panel without unnecessary extras — Hestia.
• If speed and modern technologies are important — CyberPanel.
• If you want control and are ready to figure it out, use aaPanel.

If you are not sure and doubt which panel will be convenient for you, that’s okay. Write to us in support, tell us what you want to do — and we will tell you which panel is suitable for your task.

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