What is CloudLinux for cPanel?
CloudLinux is an add-on for cPanel web hosting services that installs a new kernel that helps system administrators to better manage cPanel web hosting users. We have recently deployed CloudLinux across our range of cPanel web hosting servers as a way of improving the level of service that we provide to our customers.
How do I install cPanel on CloudLinux?
How to Install cPanel & WHM on CentOS/RHEL and CloudLinux
- Minimum System Requirements. Before installing cPanel and WHM on your system make sure to fulfill following requirements.
- Setup Proper Hostname.
- Disable SELinux.
- Install WHM/cPanel.
- Post Installation of cPanel & WHM.
- Activate cPanel & WHM License.
How do I upgrade to CloudLinux?
An upgrade is easy. You can upgrade any CloudLinux OS Shared version to CloudLinux OS Shared Pro, just click an “Upgrade” button in CLN or contact us at [email protected].
How do I convert to CloudLinux?
Preparation
- Get an activation key. You do this through signing up for a trial subscription, or by purchasing a full subscription.
- Download the conversion script. Just click this link to download the script that converts a server from CentOS to CloudLinux OS.
How does kernel care work?
KernelCare provides a service that will patch security vulnerabilities inside the running kernel without creating any downtime or service interruptions. With KernelCare installed on your server, security updates are applied automatically every 4 hours on a running server (live server), without downtime.
How do I upgrade to CloudLinux plus?
How do I check my CloudLinux license?
Go to https://cln.cloudlinux.com/console/check-license . Specify server IP address and click Check server license.
Does CentOS 8 support CloudLinux?
Linux. CloudLinux has announced it will provide updates and support for CentOS 8 through December 31, 2025. This gives CentOS 8 users a lifeline. For organizations running CentOS 8 systems, this provides more time to work out the right Linux distribution.
Do you need to register a cPanel server with KernelCare?
You can skip this step if you purchased a KernelCare license from the cPanel Store. KernelCare licenses use IP-based licensing, which you don’t need to register. The KernelCare license key deploys and registers your server.
How does kernel care protect the Linux kernel?
KernelCare will take on most of the patching lifecycle tasks and complete them in four steps without system reboot. Once this process is finished, KernelCare will fully protect the server’s Linux kernels and shared libraries against all known attacks.
How much does it cost to use KernelCare?
You can try KernelCare absolutely free for 7 days on an unlimited number of servers. After the trial period is over, you can purchase licenses through CloudLinux Network (CLN) by logging in to cln.cloudlinux.com. How much does KernelCare cost? Prices start at $2.25 per month per server.
What is the name of the kernel in CloudLinux?
CloudLinux kernel contains “lve” in its name – when you see it, you’ll know that the server is running using the correct kernel. Then, you will need to check the WHM interface. As you will see, LVE Manager plugin has been installed during the conversion process.