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Mastering 1Panel: Deploy and Manage Linux Servers with One-Click Ease

This guide introduces 1Panel, an open-source Linux server operation panel that integrates WordPress and Halo, explains how to install it with a single curl command, and demonstrates managing containers, databases, applications, and host settings through its web interface.

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Mastering 1Panel: Deploy and Manage Linux Servers with One-Click Ease

Project Overview

1Panel is a modern, open‑source Linux server operation panel that deeply integrates the popular blog systems WordPress and Halo, allowing quick site creation. Through a web interface you can manage host monitoring, file management, database management, container management, and more, with one‑click backup and restore to protect data.

Project Deployment

Installation is straightforward: run the following command to download and execute the quick‑start script, which will automatically install Docker (skipping if already present), prompt for an initial username and password, and complete the setup.

<code>curl -sSL https://resource.fit2cloud.com/1panel/package/quick_start.sh -o quick_start.sh && sudo bash quick_start.sh</code>

After installation, access the web panel using the displayed address and log in with the credentials you set.

Installation screenshot
Installation screenshot

Project Usage

Container Management

From the left‑hand menu, select the Container section to view and manage all Docker containers running on the server.

Container management
Container management

Application Installation

The App Store provides one‑click deployment of common applications such as Halo, Gitea, MySQL, and WordPress. For example, installing MySQL requires only a name and root password.

MySQL installation
MySQL installation

After installation, the Database menu shows the running MySQL instance, allowing you to create databases, configure settings, and view connection details.

MySQL status
MySQL status

Installing WordPress follows the same process; the panel automatically links the previously created MySQL database.

WordPress installation
WordPress installation

Host Management

The Host menu provides sub‑menus for file management, monitoring, terminal access, firewall, and SSH configuration, enabling comprehensive server administration.

Host management
Host management
Host details
Host details

Summary

1Panel is a powerful, visually appealing, modern Linux server operation panel. It offers a complete set of features suitable for beginners who have not used panel tools before, making server management straightforward and efficient.

Project Address

https://github.com/1Panel-dev/1Panel

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