How to Install HestiaCP on Ubuntu

Prerequisites

Before installing HestiaCP, ensure you have:

• A fresh Ubuntu server (20.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS)
• Root access to your server
• A valid domain name pointing to your server IP
• Minimum 1GB RAM recommended

Step 1: Update Your System

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Set Correct Hostname

hostnamectl set-hostname yourdomain.com

Step 3: Download HestiaCP Installation Script

wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hestiacp/hestiacp/release/install/hst-install.sh

Step 4: Run the Installer

bash hst-install.sh

Follow the prompts to configure:

• Email address for admin account
• Hostname (FQDN)
• Installation options (Apache, Nginx, PHP, MySQL, etc.)

Step 5: Access HestiaCP

After installation completes, access your control panel at:

https://your-server-ip:8083

Installation Options Explained

• --apache - Install Apache web server
• --nginx - Install Nginx as reverse proxy
• --phpfpm - Install PHP-FPM
• --multiphp - Enable multiple PHP versions
• --mysql - Install MariaDB/MySQL
• --postgresql - Install PostgreSQL