Before installing CloudPanel, make sure the operating system is current, the clock is correct, and you understand which account has administrative access.
You should know the OS version, architecture, disk layout, local IP, and SSH login that will be used during the CloudPanel installation.
Step-by-step
Confirm the OS and architecture
Check the distribution release and CPU architecture so you know which documentation applies.
cat /etc/os-release
uname -mUpdate packages
Bring the base system current.
sudo apt update
sudo apt full-upgrade -yCheck time synchronization
TLS certificates and logs depend on correct time.
timedatectl statusConfirm disk space
Make sure the NVMe drive has enough free space before installing databases and websites.
df -h
lsblkKeep SSH access working
Do not close your current SSH session while changing networking or firewall settings. Open a second terminal and verify you can log in again before ending the first one.
You should know the OS version, architecture, disk layout, local IP, and SSH login that will be used during the CloudPanel installation.
Troubleshooting
If a command or screen differs from the lesson, stop and verify the version you are using before forcing a change.
What you learned
You now understand the purpose of this part of the system and have a concrete result you can verify before continuing to the next lesson.