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Does cPanel support load balancing?
cPanel does not yet support the use of load balancing/high availability/failover configurations.
What is WHM cluster?
The Configuration Cluster interface in WHM will allow root users to access a configuration cluster, with a master server and one or more additional servers, using their remote access keys. You can then choose to share certain server configuration settings for the master server with other servers in the cluster.
What is cPanel DNSOnly?
The cPanel DNSOnly® software allows you to run a dedicated physical nameserver. You can then use this and other servers to create a DNS cluster. It is the simplest version of cPanel & WHM and only replicates DNS zones to your other servers.
Do you need a load balancer for cPanel?
You’ll also need a load balancer. cPanel currently supports clustering for DNS purposes only. There is support to host your databases on a remote MySQL server, however beyond that, there are no native options that allow for mirroring of your websites or automatic replacement of a network/IP address if the event another fails.
How do I install cPanel on my server?
To install cPanel & WHM on your server, run the following command: cd /home && curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest && sh latest. This command changes your session to the home directory, downloads the latest version of cPanel & WHM, and runs the installation script.
Where do I go to install cPanel and WHM?
You must log in to the server as the root user in order to install cPanel & WHM. If you do not possess root-level access, contact your system administrator or hosting provider for assistance. We recommend that you use the cPanel & WHM installer, which installs all of the services that it requires.
Do you need root access to install cPanel?
Only install cPanel & WHM on a freshly-installed operating system. You must log in to the server as the root user in order to install cPanel & WHM. If you do not possess root-level access, contact your system administrator or hosting provider for assistance.