--- title: "3 Easiest CyberPanel Demo Methods" description: "The most notable CyberPanel feature is that it runs on the LiteSpeed web server. LiteSpeed is shown to be faster than Apache and NGINX, but there is a learning curve between caching settings, having..." url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cyberpanel/cyberpanel-demo/ date: 2022-07-29 modified: 2022-07-29 author: "InMotion Hosting Contributor" categories: ["CyberPanel"] type: post lang: en --- # 3 Easiest CyberPanel Demo Methods ![CyberPanel demo methods](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cyberpanel-demo-methods-1024x538.jpg) The most notable [CyberPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cyberpanel/cyberpanel-vps-intro/) feature is that it runs on the LiteSpeed web server. LiteSpeed is shown to be faster than Apache and NGINX, but there is a learning curve between caching settings, having to modify .htaccess files, and the WebAdmin console for managing LiteSpeed settings. Below we’ll cover how to run a CyberPanel demo before you commit to the web hosting control panel. - [Official CyberPanel Demo](#official) - [CyberPanel Hosting Provider](#version) - [Full CyberPanel Installations](#install) - [Setup and Access VirtualBox VM from Host](#vm) - [Cloud Server Installation](#cloud) ## Official CyberPanel Demo The easiest way to log into the official [CyberPanel free demo](https://community.cyberpanel.net/t/cyberpanel-demo/13963). Login credentials for the admin and client user are in the forum thread. As noted in the thread, sometimes the demo may not work for various reasons such as a wrong password or miscellaneous error. So while it is the fastest way to try CyberPanel, it’s also the least dependable. ### CyberPanel Hosting Provider You might be able to find a managed [CyberPanel hosting provider](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cyberpanel/what-is-cyberpanel-hosting/) with a demo or trial service. If so, remember there are differences between CyberPanel Free vs Enterprise Version. CyberPanel Enterprise includes: - LiteSpeed Enterprise edition with more caching capabilities - Edge Side Includes (ESI) markup language support - Full .htaccess support ## Full CyberPanel Installations An actual installation lets you see if the software is truly compatible with your preferred Linux OS and web hosting plan. Sometimes, there are conflicts with virtualization software companies use to deploy virtual servers which prevent software from working properly or at all. There are two ways to accomplish this. ### Setup and Access VirtualBox VM from Host Desktop virtualization software allows you to securely install your own CyberPanel demo. Oracle’s VirtualBox is a free, easy to learn option for this. Below we’ll cover how to set up a Linux virtual machine (VM) and configure it to be accessible by your host workstation. You should have at least 20 GBs of disk space available to create a functional CyberPanel VM. 1. [Download VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) and install it on your PC. 2. You’ll need to download the same OS and version you’d use with the hosting provider. CyberPanel is compatible with Centos 7, Centos 8, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, and AlmaLinux 8. We recommend Ubuntu Server 20.04. Look for the x86_64 DVD full version if given options. 3. Open VirtualBox. 4. At the top, select **New**. 5. Type a name for the new VM. The “Type” selection should state “Linux.” The “Version” should show “Linux” or “Red Hat.” This simply changes the icon for easier navigation if you create multiple VMs. Select **Next**. 6. The default memory size should work. Select **Next**. 7. Select **Create a virtual hard disk now** and **Create**. 8. Accept the default hard disk file type, VirtualBox Disk Image (VDI), and select **Next**. 9. Keep the default (Dynamically allocated) “storage on physical hard disk” option and select **Next**. 10. The VM size needs to be at least 10.00 GB. We recommend using at least 20.00 GB to be sure. Click **Create**. 11. The pop-up windows should close automatically. In VirtualBox, select your new VM name on the left. 12. Select **Settings** at the top. 13. On the left, select **Network**. 14. Change “Attached to” from **NAT** to **Bridged Adapter** in the drop-down menu. 15. The default network connection “Name” should work. If not, come back to this and select another network connection. 16. Select **OK**. 17. Select **Start **at the top. 18. The VM will show in another window asking for an optical disk file. Select the folder icon to the right. 19. Select **Add** at the top of the new pop-up window. 20. Select the Linux ISO file you downloaded during step 2. 21. Select **Choose**. 22. That window will close and you’ll be left with the first pop-up page. Select **Start**. 23. The live image will start. Click anywhere in the VM. A pop-up may notify you that clicking in the VM window will restrict mouse movements to only the VM. If so, press the “host key” stated in the pop-up window (usually Ctrl) to move around the host machine. Write down the host key if necessary before you select **Capture**. 24. Follow instructions to install Linux in the VM. 25. [Install CyberPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cyberpanel/install-cyberpanel/) in the VM terminal. Disable Firewalld before rebooting to mitigate software bugs. 26. In the VM, run the following command:ip addr show | grep inet 27. The IP address for the VM should start with “192.168.” Use your PC web browser to access CyberPanel in the VM. The URL will resemble “192.168.0.5:8090.” 28. Log in with the admin user and password. ![Log into CyberPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cyberpanel-login-1024x576.png) ### Cloud Server Installation Lastly, there’s the full installation on an unmanaged Linux VPS. 1. Create a[ snapshot](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/vps-hosting/snapshots/) in your Account Management Panel (AMP) in case you need to restore old data after testing. 2. [Re-OS](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/product-guides/cloud-server/how-to-re-os-your-cloud-vps-in-amp/) your unmanaged server to a supported OS. 3. [Install CyberPanel](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/edu/cyberpanel/install-cyberpanel/). 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