# How to Install WHM/cPanel on AlmaLinux (8, 9, or 10)

https://hostcarts.qa/knowledgebase/article/how-to-install-whm-cpanel-on-almalinux-8-9-or-10

**You must install on a fresh AlmaLinux server**

cPanel **cannot** be installed on a server with a control panel or custom packages already installed.

** You must have root access**

cPanel requires full root privileges.

**You must have a valid hostname**

Example:

server.yourdomain.com

**You must have at least one IPv4 address**

cPanel does not support IPv6‑only servers.

**Step 1: Update Your Server**

bash

yum update -y

(Recommended before any installation.)

**Step 2: Install Required Packages (Perl & Curl)**

cPanel installer requires Perl and uses Curl to download the installer.

bash

yum install perl curl -y

**Step 3: Set a Valid Hostname**

bash

hostnamectl set-hostname server.yourdomain.com

Hostname must be FQDN and not match any hosted domain.

**Step 4: Disable NetworkManager (Required)**

cPanel is not compatible with NetworkManager.

bash

systemctl stop NetworkManager

systemctl disable NetworkManager

**Step 5: Download & Run the cPanel Installer**

This is the official installation command:

bash

cd /home

curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest

sh latest

This installs WHM + cPanel automatically.

**Step 6: Access WHM After Installation**

Open your browser and visit:

Code

https://YOUR-SERVER-IP:2087

Login using:

- **Username:** root
- **Password:** your root password

You can activate a **15‑day free trial license** automatically.

**Summary (What You Actually Need to Run)**

bash

yum update -y

yum install perl curl -y

hostnamectl set-hostname server.yourdomain.com

systemctl stop NetworkManager

systemctl disable NetworkManager

cd /home

curl -o latest -L https://securedownloads.cpanel.net/latest

sh latest