How to Set Up CWP (CentOS Web Panel) Pro on AlmaLinux

CWP (CentOS Web Panel) is a popular free hosting control panel for AlmaLinux and CentOS servers. CWP Pro adds advanced features including Nginx reverse proxy and CSF firewall integration.

Prerequisites

• Fresh AlmaLinux 8 minimal install
• Minimum 4GB RAM recommended
• Root SSH access
• Static IP address

Step 1 — Update System

dnf update -y
dnf install -y wget curl

Step 2 — Install CWP

cd /usr/local/src
wget http://centos-webpanel.com/cwp-latest
sh cwp-latest

Installation takes 30-60 minutes. The server will reboot automatically.

Step 3 — Access CWP

# Admin panel
https://your-server-ip:2031

# User panel
https://your-server-ip:2083

Step 4 — Configure Nginx + Apache

CWP Admin → Nginx Settings → Enable Nginx as Reverse Proxy → Rebuild

Step 5 — Enable CSF Firewall

CWP Admin → Security → CSF Firewall → Install & Configure

Step 6 — Set Up Email

CWP Admin → Email → Postfix Configuration → enable DKIM and SPF

Conclusion

CWP Pro is an excellent cPanel alternative for budget hosting servers. For professional CWP management contact our team.