aaPanel

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Category	Action / Goal	Linux Command / Path	Description & Notes
Core Management	Open Interactive Panel CLI Menu	`bt`	Launches the master aaPanel CLI control system for service management, password resets, and status checks.
Core Management	View Login Credentials & URL	`bt 14` (or `bt default`)	Displays the current entry port, dynamic security path string, and admin credentials in terminal.
Credentials & Security	Reset Web Panel Admin Password	`echo "newpassword" \| bt 5`	Instantly overrides and resets the main web administrator account password.
Credentials & Security	Change Panel Username	`echo "newusername" \| bt 6`	Modifies the administrator login username.
Network & Port	Change Access Port	`echo "8881" \| bt 8`	Changes aaPanel listen port to a customized value (e.g., 8881) for improved port security.
Service State	Restart aaPanel Engine	`bt 1` (or `bt restart`)	Restarts the core aaPanel web engine without rebooting the underlying Linux OS.
Security Override	Clear Dynamic Security Entrance	`bt 27`	Removes the mandatory secret URL path suffix if locked out during login.
System Directories	Default Web Root Directory	`/www/wwwroot/`	Primary root storage location where all hosted websites, public files, and application folders reside.
System Directories	Nginx / Apache VHost Configs	`/www/server/panel/vhost/`	Contains virtual host server block directives for all configured domains and SSL bindings.
Troubleshooting	View aaPanel Master Logs	`bt 22`	Prints real-time panel error logs to diagnose panel startup and operational issues.

Free vs Pro Plan Breakdown

Free Edition

$0 / Forever

Ideal for personal sites, agency staging servers, blogs, and developers looking for lightweight, high-performance web hosting control panel features.

Unlimited Domains & Websites
One-Click LAMP/LEMP Stack Setup
Automatic Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates
Web-Based File Manager & Terminal
MySQL / MariaDB & phpMyAdmin Management
Multi-PHP Version Manager (5.6 through 8.3+)
Basic Fail2ban & Firewall Rules
Advanced System Tamper-Proofing
Enterprise WAF (Web Application Firewall)
One-Click Multi-Server Migration Plugin

Pro / Enterprise Edition

Paid License (Monthly / Annual)

Designed for production e-commerce, enterprise clusters, and hosts needing advanced security, automated sync, and professional support.

Everything in Free Edition
Nginx & Apache Pro WAF: Deep layer-7 protection
System Tamper-Proof Module: Locks core web files against injection
One-Click Server Migration: Seamless VPS-to-VPS site transfer
Sys-Hardening Suite: OS kernel locking and port isolation
Advanced Disk & Log Analyzer: Automated cleanup routines
Priority Technical Support: Direct ticket access

Full Service Setup (DigitalOcean Marketplace 1-Click)

Deploy Droplet from DigitalOcean Marketplace

Log in to your DigitalOcean account, navigate to the Marketplace, search for aaPanel, and click Create aaPanel Droplet. Choose your preferred region and a plan with at least 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended for optimal speed).

Log In via SSH to Retrieve Credentials

Once your Droplet turns green, connect to your server using SSH or DigitalOcean's web console as root. Run the default command to print your secure URL and initial login credentials:

sudo bt default

Authorize Firewall Security Ports

In your DigitalOcean Cloud Firewall settings (or local server firewall), ensure inbound access is enabled for the default aaPanel web port along with standard web ports:

Port 7800 (or 8888): Default Web Interface Access
Ports 80 & 443: HTTP & HTTPS Web Traffic
Port 22: SSH Console Access

Access Panel & Choose Your LNMP / LAMP Stack

Paste the full address generated in Step 2 into your browser. Upon first login, aaPanel displays a one-click wizard asking you to choose your environment:

LNMP Stack (Recommended): Nginx + MySQL/MariaDB + PHP
LAMP Stack: Apache + MySQL/MariaDB + PHP

Select LNMP (Fast Installation) and let aaPanel build your server.

Self Service Setup (Manual Installation Guide)

Spin Up a Fresh Linux Droplet

Create a fresh cloud instance with a supported OS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or Debian 12 recommended). Make sure the instance is completely clean without existing Apache, Nginx, or MySQL installations.

Connect via Terminal & Upgrade Packages

Open your terminal and SSH into your server as root:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Run a quick system update to verify repositories are current:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Execute Official aaPanel Automatic Installer Script

Run the official universal shell installation command for Ubuntu/Debian:

URL=https://www.aapanel.com/script/install_6.0_en.sh && if [ -f /usr/bin/curl ];then curl -ksSO "$URL" ;else wget --no-check-certificate -O install_6.0_en.sh "$URL";fi;bash install_6.0_en.sh

Type Y when prompted to confirm the installation path to /www. The script takes about 2 minutes to compile environment dependencies.

Save Access Credentials & Complete Initial Setup

Once installation finishes, your terminal output prints your panel URL, port, administrator username, and temporary password.

Copy the panel URL (e.g., https://your-ip:7800/8a2b3c4d).
Log in, change default passwords, and bind your domain name.
Configure one-click Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for complete encryption.