What's installed on your aaPanel server?
- The free edition of aaPanel, from the official installer
- The panel on port 7800, with a security path unique to each server
- An admin account ready to use, with its details in your Seturack panel
- Firewall with web, FTP and panel ports open, managed on the Security page
- No web server, PHP or database yet: you add LNMP or LAMP from the panel at first sign-in
What size do you need for aaPanel?
aaPanel's docs list 1 CPU core, 512 MB of RAM and 1 GB of storage as the minimum, and its download page recommends 1 GB of RAM. Those numbers cover the panel alone, and the web server and database you add need their own memory. Our real-server test passed with 2 GB, 1 CPU and 20 GB, and this install starts there. As a rule of thumb, use 2 GB for a few PHP sites, 4 GB for database-heavy sites or Docker and 8 GB for many sites. You can grow the server from your Seturack panel later.
| Use | Size | Price | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| New site | 2 GB RAM · 1 vCore · 40 GB NVMe | $4.01/mo | |
| Growing site | 4 GB RAM · 2 vCore · 60 GB NVMe | $6.89/mo | |
| Busy site | 8 GB RAM · 4 vCore · 120 GB NVMe | $13.62/mo |
Who is it for?
- Anyone who wants a free panel to set up LNMP or LAMP
- Sites that need several PHP versions side by side
- People who like seeing sites, databases and Docker in one place
- Those who'd rather handle files, scheduled tasks and SSL from a browser
What happens after you order?
- Set the size and complete your payment.
- Your server starts and aaPanel installs itself. This took about 7 minutes in our real-server tests.
- Open your server from My servers, follow the panel address on the Overview tab exactly as shown, then enter the username and password.
- If your browser warns about the certificate, this is your own server, so you can continue.
- At first sign-in, set up LNMP or LAMP: Nginx or Apache, PHP and MySQL.
- Add your domain with Add site on the Website page, then get a Let's Encrypt certificate from the site's SSL tab.
With every server
- Daily backups included in the price
- Unlimited traffic
- Full root access
- Scale RAM and CPU up or down later, and grow the disk
- Location: Istanbul · IST-1.
Good to know
- The path at the end of the address differs per server and is there for security. Without it the login page won't open, so keep the address private.
- aaPanel-Pro is a paid edition that isn't included in your price. This install runs the free edition, and you'd buy Pro directly from aaPanel.
- The install adds no mail server and leaves mail ports closed. If your site sends email, use an outside SMTP service.
- The panel manages its own firewall. To open another port, add the rule on the Security page.
- Our test covered the panel opening and the password being checked. Installing LNMP or LAMP and everything after that is yours to do.
- Updates to PHP and other software are your responsibility. Keep an eye on aaPanel's security notices.
aaPanel questions and answers
Is aaPanel free?
Yes, the core edition is. aaPanel says core functions like building sites and managing files are free and need no registration. aaPanel-Pro is an optional paid edition and isn't part of your server price.
How much RAM does aaPanel need?
aaPanel's docs say 512 MB, but that only covers the panel. Because you'll add Nginx, PHP and MySQL on top, this install starts at 2 GB. You can scale up from your Seturack panel if needed.
How do I log in to aaPanel?
The panel opens over HTTPS on port 7800, with a security path on the end of the address that differs per server. The full address, username and password are on your Seturack panel's Overview tab.
Should I choose LNMP or LAMP on aaPanel?
As a rule of thumb, LAMP with Apache makes life easier if you're moving an app that relies on .htaccess rules. For a fresh start, LNMP with Nginx works well too. You choose at first sign-in.
Can aaPanel run several PHP versions?
Yes. According to aaPanel's site, versions from PHP 5.3 to 8.5 can sit side by side on the same server.
Can I use Docker with aaPanel?
aaPanel's software list includes Docker, Docker Compose and a Docker Manager. Check aaPanel's comparison page to see what's in the free edition and what needs Pro.