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Tips for using the ispmanager hosting panel

# Expertise
20 July 2023
2 minutes

The devil is not so black as he is painted, even if it is a control panel for server management. We share tips that will make working in ispmanager more convenient and safe. Our recommendations are simple, but they make the life of a hosting or server administrator much easier.

Don't save space - install the panel on a clean server

To avoid compatibility issues, install the control panel on a clean server without third-party repositories and other software. Ispmanager is installed in 1 click through the installation file or when setting up the server configuration, so it is convenient to install it right after the OS installation. After that, you can easily install all the necessary modules: DDoS protection, antivirus, site builder with the help of the panel.

Consider future load: choose a server with power reserve

Linux control panel ispmanager does not require a lot of resources, but when choosing a server configuration make sure you have enough power for all projects. for enough power for all projects. . Websites with large databases and mailboxes can take up 1-2 GB of RAM or more, and at least 4GB of RAM will be required to run alternative versions of databases on a server with ispmanager. Choose a server with a reserve of RAM and disk storage. Refer to the documentation for details on hardware requirements.

Don't waste your time with FTP – use a file manager

The control panel has a built-in file manager that is more convenient to use than an FTP client. The panel supports drag-and-drop, image and PDF viewing, as well as code editor, file and directory names. It is more convenient to upload large files to the server using the file manager - if you disconnect, the upload automatically continues from the right place.

The file manager is convenient to use for working with files on the server
The file manager is convenient to use for working with files on the server

Customize and configure the panel — go with the times

Each control panel user can customize the interface to suit his or her needs. For example, you can add main menu items to favorites, apply a dark theme, or create a template with your own settings. Personalization allows you to get used to the control panel faster and has a positive effect on productivity – users will not be distracted by unnecessary or unfamiliar options during their work.

Ispmanager has dark and light interface themes, the ability to add main menu items to favorites, tabs
Ispmanager has dark and light interface themes, the ability to add main menu items to favorites, tabs

Configure user permissions and sleep well

Ispmanager allows you to manage user rights flexibly - add to the panel only the options that each user needs to work. This makes working in the control panel more comfortable and secure - users will not have admin access to third-party sites and administrator functions.

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And that’s not all

For more tips, check out our blog. We regularly talk about updates in the panel there, share some cool tips and demonstrate the features of ispmanager. And if you haven't tried ispmanager yet, we recommend installing it on your server - especially because you can use it for free for the first 14 days.

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