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Revision as of 09:38, 23 August 2025
CWP, or CentOS Web Panel, is a free web hosting control panel designed specifically for CentOS/RHEL-based Linux distributions. It provides a graphical web interface that allows users—especially web hosting providers, developers, and server administrators—to easily manage their Linux servers and websites without needing to use the command line for every task.
While it is particularly designed for CentOS, CWP also supports Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux as modern alternatives, given that CentOS 8 has reached its end-of-life.
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What is CentOS Web Panel (CWP)?
CentOS Web Panel (CWP) is a free web hosting control panel designed for quick and easy management of servers (both VPS and dedicated). It's specifically built for CentOS/RHEL-based Linux distributions, offering a GUI-based alternative to the command line for hosting tasks.
🎯 Key Features of CWP
| Feature Category | Details |
| User Management | Root/Admin panel, Reseller, and End-user panels |
| Domain Management | Add/remove domains, subdomains, DNS editor |
| Web Server Stack | Apache, Nginx, Varnish, PHP-FPM, Reverse Proxy setup |
| PHP Management | Multiple PHP versions, PHP switcher, PHP selector |
| Mail Server | Postfix, Dovecot, RoundCube Webmail, DKIM/SPF/DMARC |
| Security Tools | CSF Firewall, ModSecurity, SSL Auto Installer (Let's Encrypt), IP block |
| Database Support | MySQL/MariaDB, phpMyAdmin |
| Backup & Restore | Scheduled and manual backups |
| File Management | Built-in File Manager with edit/upload/download options |
| Monitoring | System stats, Process manager, Live traffic monitor |
| Script Installers | Softaculous (optional), one-click installs |
| Updates & Support | Free version support via forums, Pro version includes premium support |
💡 Versions of CWP Below is a version history table summarizing key releases and features:
| Version | Release Date | Major Features | Notes |
| CWP 0.9.8.6 | Early 2014 | First public release | Basic LAMP stack, DNS, Mail |
| CWP 0.9.8.9 | 2015 | Added Firewall, File Manager | Introduced CSF and UI improvements |
| CWP 0.9.9.x | 2016 | Multi-PHP support, Web server templates | Stable multi-PHP integration |
| CWP 0.9.9.6 | 2017 | Varnish, Apache/Nginx Reverse Proxy | Enhanced performance |
| CWP 0.9.9.7 | 2018 | AutoSSL, ModSecurity, Mail queue manager | Security enhancements |
| CWP 0.9.9.8 | 2019 | Full PHP-FPM support, additional templates | Improved PHP handling |
| CWPpro (Paid) | Ongoing | Advanced security, SLA support | Pro-only: CloudLinux, CageFS, Live Monitoring |
| CWP 7.x | Ongoing (up to 2024) | Optimized for CentOS 7, Stable | Still widely used |
| CWP 8 (Beta) | 2021 | CentOS 8 / RHEL 8 support | Requires Stream or AlmaLinux/Rocky |
| CWP 8 Stable | 2022–2023 | Compatible with AlmaLinux/Rocky 8 | RHEL 8 clone support |
| CWP 9 (Upcoming) | Expected 2025 | AlmaLinux/Rocky 9 support | Under development |
📦 Supported Operating Systems
As of now:
- CWP 7: CentOS 7 (most stable)
- CWP 8: Rocky Linux 8 / AlmaLinux 8 / CentOS Stream 8 (partial)
- CWP 9 (future): AlmaLinux 9 / Rocky Linux 9
🔴 Note: CentOS 8 is EOL (end-of-life), avoid using it for production.
🔐 Security Best Practices
- Always enable CSF Firewal
- Use ModSecurity with OWASP rules
- Enable AutoSSL (CWPpro)
- Configure Fail2Ban
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