How to Install BT.CN Control Panel on your VPS or Dedicated Server

If you’re running a VPS or dedicated server and want a clean, user-friendly way to manage websites, databases, FTP, and more—BT.CN (BaoTa) Control Panel is one of the best tools out there. Lightweight, powerful, and free to use, it’s a solid alternative to cPanel, especially for users who want more control without a steep learning curve.

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✅ Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure:

• You’re running CentOS 7+, Ubuntu 18.04+, or Debian 9+.
• You have root access to your VPS or dedicated server.
• Your server is up-to-date (yum update / apt update).
• You have at least 512MB RAM (1GB+ recommended).

🚀 Step-by-Step Installation

1. SSH Into Your Server

Use a terminal (Mac/Linux) or an SSH client like PuTTY (Windows):

ssh root@your_server_ip

Replace your_server_ip with your actual server IP address.

2. Choose the Right Script for Your OS

For CentOS:

yum install -y wget && wget -O install.sh http://download.bt.cn/install/install_6.0.sh && bash install.sh

For Ubuntu/Debian:

wget -O install.sh http://download.bt.cn/install/install-ubuntu_6.0.sh && bash install.sh

This script handles everything: installs dependencies, sets up services, and configures the panel.

3. Wait for Installation to Finish

The process takes 5–10 minutes depending on your server speed. Once done, you’ll see:

• Your login URL
• A username and password

Copy this info somewhere safe.

4. Access the BT.CN Panel

Open your browser and go to the provided URL (usually something like http://your_server_ip:8888). Login with the credentials from the previous step.

⚠️ Security Tip: After logging in, immediately change the default port and credentials, and enable SSL.

🔧 Post-Installation Setup

Once inside the panel:

• Install a web environment (LAMP, LNMP, or customize)
• Add your domain and website
• Set up databases and FTP if needed
• Use the firewall and security tools built-in

BT.CN also supports one-click installs for WordPress, phpMyAdmin, and more.

🎯 Final Tips

• Use a firewall (BT.CN includes one).
• Enable fail2ban or similar protection to defend against brute-force attacks.
• Back up your panel config and website data regularly.
• Update the panel from within the dashboard to keep things secure.

🧠 Why BT.CN?

• Free to use with paid plug-ins if needed
• Clean UI/UX
• Handles websites, databases, SSL, cron, firewalls—all from one place
• Actively maintained and widely used, especially in Asia

Wrap-Up

BT.CN gives you the freedom and power of a full control panel without the bloat. Whether you’re hosting a single site or managing multiple clients, this panel gets the job done fast and clean.

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Got questions or hit a snag? Drop them in the comments—I’ll help you sort it out.