Install cPanel on AlmaLinux with MariaDB – Step-by-Step Guide

Prerequisites for Installing cPanel & MariaDB

• Fresh AlmaLinux server
• SSH access (PuTTY recommended)
• WinSCP to manage files
• Stable internet connection

🔗 Check cPanel supported distributions

Why Choose MariaDB over MySQL?

• Faster performance
• Enhanced security
• Additional features for modern web apps

🔗 Learn more about MariaDB

Step 1: Prepare AlmaLinux Server and Configure Database Version

Connect via SSH and Create Installation Profile

1. Login to your server as root:

   ssh root@your_server_ip

2. Create installation profile folder:

   mkdir /root/cpanel_profile

3. Create configuration file:

   touch /root/cpanel_profile/cpanel.config

4. This file will store preferences, including your chosen MariaDB or MySQL version.

Customize MariaDB or MySQL Version

1. Edit the configuration file:

   nano /root/cpanel_profile/cpanel.config

2. Add the line corresponding to your desired version:
   • MySQL 8.0 → mysql-version=8.0
   • MySQL 8.4 → mysql-version=8.4
   • MariaDB 10.5 → mysql-version=10.5
   • MariaDB 10.6 → mysql-version=10.6
   • MariaDB 10.11 → mysql-version=10.11

⚠️ Warning: Using a version not supported by AlmaLinux will prevent installation.
🔗 Official cPanel guide: Customize MySQL/MariaDB version

Transfer Files with WinSCP (Optional)

Use WinSCP to upload configuration files or scripts into /root/cpanel_profile/ if needed.

Step 2: Install cPanel & WHM on AlmaLinux

cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest

Installation Breakdown

• cd /home: Change to the home directory
• curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest: Download the latest stable cPanel installer
• sh latest: Run the installation script

Installation Duration

• NVMe server: 10–15 minutes
• HDD or hybrid server: 20–30 minutes

Post-Installation Checks

1. Verify MariaDB version:

   mysql -V

2. Login to WHM: https://your_server_ip:2087
3. Ensure all services (Apache, Exim, Dovecot, MySQL/MariaDB, cPanel) are running

Step 3: Log in to cPanel

• Access cPanel via your IP or WHM
• Confirm MariaDB version
• Test core features: create databases, users, and set permissions

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