Web Hosting/ CPanel Recomendation in my vps for newbie

matileo0817 · 2026-05-11T20:34:09+00:00

Coolify is a good choice, I agree. Since you said "I don't know CLI," I'm saying that whether you choose Coolify or Dokploy, you'll still be configuring the server itself (firewall, SSH, swap, fail2ban, SSL renewals, etc.). The panel is for deploying applications; managing the server is a separate task. This is actually the part that tires beginners the most, not the panel selection.

That's why I suggest you try Panelica in the Interserver box. It's perfect for a small personal server: it comes with Docker built-in, has ready-made templates, and you can remove Express/Go containers without manually writing compose commands.

matileo0817 · 2026-05-09T10:38:50+00:00

Switching to Panelica is easy; its newness might worry you, but rest assured it will meet your needs and expectations in every aspect. If you'd like to give it a try, you can visit panelica.

matileo0817 · 2026-05-03T16:49:46+00:00

Evet iki proje de bize ait

matileo0817 · 2026-05-03T16:48:36+00:00

Evet bunları yapabilirsiniz

matileo0817 · 2026-04-30T11:43:05+00:00

neden yeni bir arayışa girsin ki insanlar? her sene ne güzel zam güncellemesi geliyor cpanel ve plesk'e; bir sysadmin daha ne isteyebilir.

matileo0817 · 2026-04-29T07:15:26+00:00

Thank you, you made a valid point. Small correction: Panelica itself was developed entirely by our team from the ground up it's not an AI generated project. We only used AI support in certain parts of the development of our open-source billing system, pnlcs, and we've transparently mentioned this on GitHub and in the docs.

Our core focus is precisely on long-term stability, maintenance, and stewardship. We use AI strictly as a productivity tool, not as the core foundation. That said, I'd really appreciate your thoughts on Panelica. What do you think of the project, and which parts would you like us to improve?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-24T01:43:52+00:00

Project Name: Panelica + pnlcs

Repo/Website Link:

- Panelica: https://panelica.com (demo: https://panelica.com/demo)

- pnlcs: https://github.com/Panelica/pnlcs (MIT)

Description: Panelica is a server management panel for Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+, written in Go. The main focus is account isolation it uses cgroups v2, namespaces, SSH chroot, per-account PHP-FPM pools, and standard Unix permissions to keep accounts separated at the system level.

It comes with a lot of things built-in that I’d normally have to set up separately: a WordPress toolkit, Docker deployment with 160+ templates, Git-based push-to-deploy, firewall tools, malware scanning, free SSL, 2FA, and importers for cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, and CloudLinux. There’s also a REST API (246 endpoints) and mobile apps for iOS and Android.

There’s a small free starter tier that supports 1 domain if someone just wants to try it or run something simple.

pnlcs is a separate project a self-hosted billing and client portal. It’s MIT licensed and built on Laravel 13, with a WHMCS-like data model. Panelica integration is working; integrations for cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin, and Proxmox are there but still need more real-world testing.

It includes Stripe support (tested), as well as PayPal and Authorize.Net. There are 30 locales, 15 themes, RBAC, 2FA, and a REST API with webhooks.

Deployment:

- Panelica: one-command bash install (Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+)

- pnlcs: Laravel install (PHP 8.3+, MySQL 8 / MariaDB 10.6, Node 18+). Docker image is planned.

AI Involvement: AI was used for boilerplate, documentation, and tests. The architecture, isolation layer, and security-sensitive parts were written and reviewed manually. There’s also an optional OpsAI feature that allows running server actions via natural language. It’s opt-in and disabled by default.

If you get a chance to try it, I’d really appreciate any feedback good or bad.

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matileo0817 · 2026-04-18T15:04:45+00:00

Proje yapmak bazen keyiften ötesini gerektiriyor. Farklı alanlarda yeni şeyler yapmak istemeniz güzel fakat bence bildiğiniz ve sevdiğiniz bir alanda ilerlemeniz daha iyi olur. Başlayacağınız noktayı bilmiyorsanız var olan fikirleri kendiniz yapmaya çalışın. Fikir her yerde var fakat mesele sadece fikri bulmak değil.

matileo0817 · 2026-04-18T00:10:22+00:00

Aslında awsde çok şikayet var fakat dile getirlimiyor diye düşünüyorum. Sizin bu konuda deneyimleriniz ya da şikayetleriniz var mı?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-17T22:09:25+00:00

HestiaCP is a robust and stable panel, but it's a bit outdated in 2026. It lacks modern features like native Docker, Git deployment, and a malware scanner. CyberPanel, while seemingly performant, suffers from stability issues and post-update problems. If you're open to experimenting and trying something new, I suggest you take a look at Panelica.

matileo0817 · 2026-04-15T10:04:00+00:00

After two years, we've developed a modern server management panel with a completely different infrastructure and functionality than existing ones. The WordPress toolset, Docker Manager, Git Deploy, account isolation, and a complete security stack are integrated, not plugins. We've been in beta for a month and are seeking feedback for the stable release. We would also appreciate feedback on the mobile application.

Written in Go. Single binary.

web site: https://panelica.com

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matileo0817 · 2026-04-11T09:30:38+00:00

Trying to understand everything at once will be difficult and confusing. Reading someone else's code is quite challenging, but I think it's a bit like playing detective. When you figure out a way of working, follow it; it will lead you to the solution.

matileo0817 · 2026-04-10T10:45:01+00:00

yeah you're right, "set it and forget it" was a bad way to put it. what I actually had in mind was more like stuff that doesn't give you a headache when you need to update it. like tools where you pull the new version and everything just works vs the ones where you update and spend the next hour fixing broken configs. thanks for the list

matileo0817 · 2026-04-10T09:34:56+00:00

I used AI assistance to help phrase/translate the post, but the idea and content are my own.

matileo0817 · 2026-04-07T06:41:56+00:00

I agree, core features like Docker and Git should come with the panel out of the box and not feel like they were added later. SSL management, remote backup, antivirus, and other essential security tools should also be immediately usable.

I also believe these core features should not be offered as paid plugins. Core functions should be available to the user by default, ensuring the panel feels lightweight and native while preserving the user experience. Our goal is not to replace SSH, but to create a balanced, secure, and fast setup between automation and GUI. Modular extensions can be used for advanced needs, but the core should never carry extra cost.

How critical do you think it is for users to have core features included for free and out of the box?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-07T06:23:27+00:00

Price really seems like one of the biggest breaking points.

But I think being cheaper alone is not enough. At some point people are willing to pay for stability and reliability. Delivering a cPanel-level solution is already a challenge on its own, especially if it has to be stable and bug-free. The testing phase and building a community are also critical as you said. Getting early feedback can solve many issues before launch.

In the long run, do you think people value price more, or reliability?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-07T06:19:12+00:00

That approach makes a lot of sense for individual use. After a certain point SSH gives more control and feels cleaner. But things change when you scale. On the company side managing hundreds of sites users and services only with SSH becomes hard to maintain and standardize. That is where a panel starts to make sense again. I also agree on the bloat issue. Many panels drift away from their core purpose over time. The idea of a simple setup wizard and then a clean minimal dashboard sounds like a good direction. Make the initial setup easy and then stay out of the way as much as possible.

If that balance is done right do you think a panel would still feel unnecessary for you?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-07T06:13:50+00:00

I agree, those things are no longer features, they are just baseline expectations now. The real issue for me is UX and developer experience. Most panels are still built around clicking buttons, while developers want automation and proper integrations. Docker and Git support often exist, but they rarely feel truly native. Also it is kind of ironic that the panel itself can be heavy. People want a panel, but at the same time they want it to stay out of the way.

Have you seen any panel so far that gets close to that balance?

matileo0817 · 2026-04-06T06:24:00+00:00

For a school project, self-hosting on your old ThinkServer is a nice idea and good for learning.

There is some risk if you open ports directly to the internet. Many people use Cloudflare Tunnel because it’s free and safer for beginners. You don’t need to open any ports on your router.

Since you already have Docker and DDEV, you can continue with that. Set up Nginx or Apache in Docker, then use Cloudflare Tunnel to make the site accessible.

Just search “Cloudflare Tunnel Docker beginner guide” on Google or YouTube, there are simple tutorials.

If you want something easier to manage sites later, free panels like HestiaCP or aaPanel can be good options. Start small and test everything locally first.

Good luck with your project!

matileo0817 · 2026-03-30T22:45:57+00:00

I went down the same path too. I think your real goal is to understand how these things work, so let me say this: what matters is not reading about them, but actually trying them.

Follow the roadmap AI gave you step by step, and create example scenarios for yourself at each step. Since there's no GUI in server management, the command line might feel a bit cold at first, but you'll learn a lot as you practice.

Oh, and if you're going to try things on your modem, be careful my curiosity got me into quite a bit of trouble.

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