Install cPanel manually
This guide covers the initial installation of cPanel on a fresh server and provides a clear, step-by-step procedure for fixing disk quota reporting issues.
Recommended Method: The easiest way to get started is using our OS templates. Select cPanel directly in your PowerPanel during the installation.
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Manual cPanel Installation
Install cPanel on a freshly installed, minimal OS (e.g., AlmaLinux). Do not run this on a server with existing data or services.
Installation Commands
cd /home
wget http://layer1.cpanel.net/latest
sh ./latest
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Fixing Disk Quota Issues
Follow these steps as root to rebuild the quota system if disk usage is displayed incorrectly.
Step 1: Update fstab
Ensure /etc/fstab includes these standard options for your main partition:
/etc/fstab
defaults,usrquota,grpquota
Step 2: Reset Quota Files
Disable the system and remove old files:
Cleanup
quotaoff -a
rm -f /aquota.user /aquota.group
Step 3: Rebuild & Restart
Generate new files and reboot:
Rebuild
quotacheck -avum
reboot
Need more help?
Check the official documentation or contact support via the PowerPanel.