BT (BaoTa) Panel Installation and Initialization Guide

During the learning process of the BT (BaoTa) panel, many beginners are unfamiliar with its installation and initialization; this guide consolidates the entire onboarding process.

About BT BaoTa

BT (BaoTa) panel is a server management software that improves operational efficiency, offering one‑click LAMP/LNMP/cluster/monitoring/website/FTP/database functions, supporting both Windows and Linux, and providing a web‑based interface for managing servers.

Typical installation involves complex steps, but this guide focuses on a one‑click image deployment method, which is simple and beginner‑friendly.

Initialization

The method described reduces errors and lowers the entry barrier for newcomers.

Preparation Checklist

Obtain the server's public IP address from the cloud console.

Ensure the inbound security group rule TCP:8888 is open.

If accessing BT via a domain, configure domain resolution in the domain console.

After deploying BT on your server, you can start using it:

1. Open Chrome or Firefox and navigate to http://<strong>SERVER_PUBLIC_IP</strong>:8888 to reach the login page.

2. Use the default username and password to log in to the BT backend.

3. If prompted to bind a BT official account, visit http://<strong>SERVER_PUBLIC_IP</strong>:8888/soft to skip this step (binding is optional).

Binding a BT official account is not mandatory.

4. Before using BT, it is recommended to check for upgrades to keep the system up to date.

Environment Setup

After upgrading, you can begin building the required environment with BT.

Install Recommended Packages

BT suggests a default package set; if it matches your needs, you can install it directly.

1. Choose the desired components (e.g., PHP 7.4, MySQL 5.6) in the package interface.

2. Click “One‑Click Install” and wait for the installation to complete.

Install More Software

Beyond the initial setup, additional components can be installed via the “Software Store (Management)”.

For Linux: use the “Software Store”.

For Windows: use the “Software Management”.

Example: Install Tomcat by navigating to Software Management → Runtime Environment → Tomcat and clicking Install.

Example: Install Node.js by navigating to Software Management → Runtime Environment → PM2 Manager and clicking Install.

Note: This article is originally published by Websoft9.