SitePad is a website builder that integrates with popular control panels like cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin. While it’s commonly installed via a control panel, you can also install it directly through the terminal. Follow these steps to install SitePad on your VPS or dedicated server.
Important Prerequisite: IonCube Loader
SitePad requires IonCube Loader. Ensure that IonCube Loader is configured before proceeding. For setup instructions, refer to this IonCube Loader setup guide.
Step 1: Access Your Server via SSH
Open your terminal and connect to your server using SSH. Replace your_username and your_server_ip with your actual credentials:
ssh your_username@your_server_ip
Enter your password when prompted.
Step 2: Update the System
(No need if already updated.)
To ensure your system is up to date, run the following command:
sudo yum update -y
Step 3: Install Required Dependencies
SitePad requires certain dependencies. Install them with the following command:
sudo yum install -y wget unzip net-tools
Step 4: Download and Install SitePad
You can download and install SitePad using a single command:
wget -N https://files.sitepad.com/install.sh chmod 755 install.sh ./install.sh
Alternatively, you can perform the installation in three separate steps:
- Download the SitePad installation script:
wget -N https://files.sitepad.com/install.sh
chmod 755 install.sh
./install.sh
During the installation, you may be prompted to enter your SitePad license details. If you don’t have a license, you can opt for demo mode.
Step 5: Access SitePad
Once the installation is complete, you can access SitePad through your control panel under the “SitePad Website Builder” section.
Conclusion
You’ve successfully installed SitePad on your VPS or dedicated server. You can now use SitePad to create and manage websites directly on your server.