What's installed on your ISPConfig server?
- ISPConfig, from the official auto-installer, on port 8080
- Apache with the PHP version Ubuntu ships
- MariaDB and phpMyAdmin
- Postfix, Dovecot and Rspamd for email, Roundcube for webmail
- BIND for DNS and Pure-FTPd for FTP, with passive ports 40110-40210
- Jailkit for restricted shell users, plus AWStats and GoAccess for site statistics
- acme.sh for Let's Encrypt certificates
What size do you need for ISPConfig?
We couldn't find an official RAM figure in ISPConfig's documentation, so we can't give you an exact number. The number of sites and especially email load decide what you need. As a rule of thumb, use 2 GB for a few sites, 4 GB if email and spam filtering see steady use and 8 GB for many clients. This install starts at 2 GB of RAM and 25 GB of disk, and you can grow RAM, CPU and disk separately from your Seturack panel.
| 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?
- Small hosting businesses serving client websites and email
- Anyone who needs separate logins for resellers and clients
- People who want web, email and DNS together with no license fee
- System administrators who prefer to stay on open-source software
What happens after you order?
- Set the size and complete your payment.
- Your server starts and ISPConfig installs itself. When it's done, the App row on the Overview tab says ISPConfig is ready.
- Open the panel address. Your browser warns about a self-signed certificate, and you can continue since the server is yours.
- Sign in with the username and password.
- Point your domain's A record at the server and add the site with Add new website on the Sites tab.
- Tick SSL and Let's Encrypt SSL on the same form.
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 firewall (ufw) is turned on during installation, with only the ports on this page open. If you save rules under System, Firewall in the panel, the panel runs the firewall from then on.
- The install leaves out disk quotas and Mailman mailing lists. If you rely on either, factor that in before you order.
- PHP comes from Ubuntu's packages, and the install doesn't add other versions.
- To send email, open port 25 on the Firewall Rules screen in your Seturack panel. Also add MX and SPF records for your domain.
- Your Seturack panel keeps showing the install password. If you change it, keep the new one safe yourself.
- Updates to ISPConfig, your sites and the operating system are your responsibility.
ISPConfig questions and answers
Is ISPConfig free?
Yes. ISPConfig is free to use under the BSD license. You only pay for the server.
How much RAM does ISPConfig need?
We couldn't find an official figure in ISPConfig's docs. As a rule of thumb, 2 GB is a good start for a few sites, and 4 GB if email and spam filtering see steady use. You can scale up from your Seturack panel.
Can I run a reseller business on ISPConfig?
Yes. ISPConfig has separate logins for admins, resellers, clients and mail users. You create resellers and clients in the panel and assign sites to them.
How does email work on ISPConfig?
Postfix and Dovecot handle mail, Rspamd filters spam and Roundcube provides webmail. Your domain needs MX and SPF records for messages to reach inboxes.
How do I log in to ISPConfig?
The panel opens on port 8080, and the username is admin. The full address and password are on your Seturack panel's Overview tab. Your browser warns about the certificate, and you can continue.
Can I use Nginx with ISPConfig?
This install uses Apache. ISPConfig's auto-installer also offers Nginx, but that choice is made at install time. If you need Nginx, check ISPConfig's docs before you start.