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ISPmanager 6

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ISPmanager 6 is a control panel for a VPS, usually compared to cPanel: a similar set of tasks, a different interface, and its own licensing logic. The section starts with installing it on Ubuntu and creating a first site, then moves on to things that work differently here than in the cPanel guides most people already know.

Separate guides cover MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, switching PHP versions together with editing php.ini, SSL through Let's Encrypt, backups, and moving a site between servers — exactly what comes up right after switching from another panel. There's also a look at pairing Nginx with Apache, and when that combination is worth turning on.

A few articles target more advanced setups: reselling and client accounts on the Business plan, an iptables firewall, user quotas, Docker, and running Node.js and Python apps alongside regular sites.

  • Installation, sites and SSL: from zero to a working domain
  • PHP, MySQL and PostgreSQL: versions, php.ini, databases
  • Backups, moving sites between servers, panel updates
  • Security: firewall, 2FA, quotas and error logs
ISPmanager 6: What It Is and How It Differs from cPanel ISPmanager 6 overview: hosting control panel features, Lite and Business editions, comparison with cPanel on price and functionality, who ISPmanager is for. Installing ISPmanager 6 on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide How to install ISPmanager 6 on Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 in 10 minutes: download the installer, choose an edition, and complete the initial setup. Creating a Website in ISPmanager 6: Domains and Web Servers How to create a website in ISPmanager 6: add a domain, choose the Nginx or Apache web server, and configure the document root and PHP version. SSL in ISPmanager 6: Let's Encrypt and Custom Certificates How to get a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt in ISPmanager 6, enable auto-renewal, and install a commercial certificate. Databases in ISPmanager 6: MySQL and PostgreSQL How to create MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in ISPmanager 6, manage users, open phpMyAdmin, and import or export a database dump. Email in ISPmanager 6: Mailboxes and Mail Server How to configure the mail server in ISPmanager 6: creating mailboxes, forwarders, SpamAssassin anti-spam, DKIM signing, IMAP/POP3 and webmail access. PHP Versions in ISPmanager 6: Switching and php.ini How to change the PHP version in ISPmanager 6 for a specific site, install PHP extensions, change php.ini settings through the panel, and add a custom php.ini. Backups in ISPmanager 6: Configuring Backups How to set up automatic backups in ISPmanager 6: backup schedule, storage on local disk or FTP/S3, restoring a site and database from a backup. FTP users in ISPmanager 6: creating and restricting access How to create an FTP user in ISPmanager 6 restricted to a directory, configure passive FTP mode, and use SFTP instead of FTP for secure transfer. Installing WordPress in ISPmanager 6: Quick Deployment How to install WordPress in ISPmanager 6 using the built-in CMS installer: database creation, file upload, Nginx and SSL setup for WordPress in 5 minutes. Cron Jobs in ISPmanager 6: Task Scheduler How to add a cron job in ISPmanager 6: creating a schedule, crontab syntax examples, running PHP scripts, WP-Cron for WordPress, and viewing execution logs. Firewall in ISPmanager 6: Managing iptables Rules How to set up the firewall in ISPmanager 6: opening and closing ports, blocking IPs, brute-force protection via Fail2ban, iptables rules through the panel. Reselling in ISPmanager 6 Business: creating client accounts How to set up reselling in ISPmanager 6 Business: creating hosting plans, client users, resource limits, white labeling, and panel branding. ISPmanager 6 vs cPanel: Detailed Control Panel Comparison A detailed comparison of ISPmanager 6 and cPanel: price, features, performance, Nginx support, reselling, and interface convenience. What to choose in 2024. Migrating from cPanel to ISPmanager 6: a step-by-step guide How to migrate sites, databases, and email from cPanel to ISPmanager 6: exporting data, the structure on the new server, transferring DNS, and a final check. ISPmanager: configuring backups Backups in ISPmanager 6: schedule setup, remote FTP/S3 storage, restoring a site and a database, incremental backups. ISPmanager + Docker: managing containers ISPmanager 6 with Docker: installing the Docker module, creating containers via the panel, configuring ports and volumes, container monitoring. ISPmanager 6 Licenses: Lite, Business, and Host Compared ISPmanager 6 Lite, Business, and Host licenses compared: domain limits, reseller features, and pricing to help you pick the right edition for your server. Nginx and Apache Together in ISPmanager 6: Setup Guide How to set up Nginx and Apache together in ISPmanager 6: why use a proxy in front of Apache, which web server to pick per site, and how to verify the config. DNS Zones in ISPmanager 6: Managing Domain Records How to create and configure a DNS zone in ISPmanager 6: A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records, zone templates, moving to external NS, and checking record propagation. Logs and Error Diagnostics in ISPmanager 6: Where to Look Where to find site, panel, and mail logs in ISPmanager 6: file paths, Nginx and Apache error codes, parsing PHP errors, and commands to diagnose problems. User Quotas and Limits in ISPmanager 6: Full Setup Guide How to configure user quotas in ISPmanager 6: disk limits, site and database counts, process and memory caps, and checking actual resource usage. Updating ISPmanager 6: upgrade steps and version rollback Updating ISPmanager 6: how to check the version, run the update through ispmgr, and roll back if the panel breaks after the upgrade. Two-factor authentication in ISPmanager 6: full setup guide Two-factor authentication in ISPmanager 6: how to enable 2FA for the admin and clients, which apps work, and what to do if you lose the code. Migrating a site between servers with ISPmanager 6: how-to Migrating a site between servers with ISPmanager 6: the built-in migration module, manual transfer with rsync and mysqldump, and DNS without downtime. Redis and Memcached in ISPmanager 6: caching setup guide Redis and Memcached in ISPmanager 6: install through the feature manager, connect to WordPress, tell the two caches apart, and verify them from the console. Running Node.js and Python apps in ISPmanager 6: setup guide Node.js and Python apps in ISPmanager 6: create an app through the module, pick a runtime version, proxy it through Nginx, and read the logs.