How to Update FASTPANEL in Ubuntu 20.04

Introduction

FASTPANEL is a powerful open-source website hosting and management control panel that simplifies various tasks, such as creating websites, managing emails, databases, file uploads, and installing PHP versions and extensions, all through a simple web interface. To ensure you’re benefiting from the latest features and security patches, it’s crucial to keep FASTPANEL up to date. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of updating FASTPANEL on an Ubuntu 20.04 server.

FASTPANEL is set by default to perform automatic updates based on the schedule configured in the Cron Scheduler. This ensures that the panel receives timely updates without the need for any manual intervention.

If a force update is required, you can manually perform it by following the steps outlined in this guide.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Root Access to a Server: You should have root access to to your server via SSH where FASTPANEL is installed.

Step 1: Connect to Your Server

To start the update process, connect to your Ubuntu 20.04 server using an SSH client. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Replace your_server_ip with your actual server’s IP address.

Step 2: Launch the FASTPANEL Updater

Once you’re connected to your server, you can initiate the update process by running the following command:

/usr/local/fastpanel2/app/updater

This command launches the FASTPANEL updater, which automatically fetches and applies any available updates for FASTPANEL.

Step 3: Monitor the Update Process

The updater will begin fetching and applying the updates. You might see various messages indicating the progress. This process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of the update.

Step 4: Completion and Verification

Once the updater completes the process, you will receive a notification indicating that FASTPANEL has been successfully updated.

To verify that the update was successful, you can log in to your FASTPANEL control panel and check for any new features or changes.

Conclusion

Keeping FASTPANEL up to date is essential for security, performance, and access to the latest features. By following these simple steps, you ensure that your hosting environment remains optimized and secure. Regularly updating your control panel should be a standard practice in your server management routine.