CloudPanel is a free, web-based hosting control panel for Debian and Ubuntu servers that lets users configure and manage servers and hosted services. It supports running PHP, Node.js, Python, static websites, and reverse proxy applications in isolated environments. It ships with security tools like firewalls, IP/bot blocking, two-factor authentication, and free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, and can be launched on major cloud providers or installed via CLI.
What it's for
Features 19
- Access restriction to CloudPanel by fixed IP (VPN)
- ARM-based server support
- Automated incremental backups (AMIs) without downtime
- Basic Authentication for sites
- Bot blocking
- CLI-based installation and site setup
- Cloudflare integration for DDoS/DNS/WAF
- Cron job, database, and email account management
- File manager for website files
- Firewall management via UFW interface
- Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates with automatic renewal
- IP blocking
- Lightweight technology stack (NGINX, PHP-FPM, Redis, Node.js)
- Multiple application support (PHP, Node.js, Python, static sites) in isolated environments
- Multiple PHP versions with one-click switching
- Quick WordPress install with latest version
- Site creation wizard with application-specific configuration
- Site isolation at the system level
- Two-Factor Authentication for CloudPanel login
At a glance
Integrations
Complianceself-reported
Pricing
Premium and Enterprise support plans list response-time SLAs but no stated prices; their ticket system is noted as 'coming soon'. A fully managed CloudPanel service for AWS accounts is mentioned as planned ('proud to release a fully managed offer soon').
100% free to use
For commercial & hobby sites
General guidance response < 24 hours; System impaired response < 12 hours. No price stated.
For Development use
General guidance response < 24 hours; System impaired response < 8 hours; Production system down response < 4 hours. No price stated.
For business and/or critical sites
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