1Panel: Open Source Server & VM Management

What is 1Panel?

What it is

1Panel is an open-source Linux server management panel that delivers server administration through a modern web interface. It operates in the Linux infrastructure ecosystem and combines traditional server operations with AI workload management, positioning itself as a unified platform from bare metal to agent-level control.

It solves the problem of fragmented server tooling by consolidating container, database, file, and application management into a single visual interface. This eliminates reliance on command-line-heavy workflows and proprietary panels like cPanel or Plesk, especially for users seeking free, actively developed, and extensible infrastructure software.

Key capabilities

Unified management of Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes via a built-in Docker UI
One-click installation and upgrade of 165+ open-source applications from its curated App Store
AI agent and model orchestration through OpenClaw and Hermes integrations, supporting centralized agent deployment
Automated SSL certificate issuance and domain binding for websites using Nginx/OpenResty
WAF protection, log auditing, and container-based isolation to reduce attack surface
One-click backup and restore with support for multiple cloud storage backends
Host monitoring, file management, and database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis) administration

Who uses it and how

Self-hosters deploy it as a personal or small-team server control panel to manage websites, databases, and containers without deep Linux expertise
Developers use it to rapidly provision development environments via one-click app installs and container orchestration
Teams adopt the Pro and Enterprise editions for multi-node management, custom branding, and advanced security features like tamper protection and uptime monitoring

Getting started

Install via the official quick-start script: bash -c "$(curl -sSL https://resource.1panel.pro/v2/quick_start.sh)". After installation, access the web UI at http://:8080 and retrieve login credentials using 1pctl user-info. No preconfigured Docker image or cloud deployment option is documented in the README.

When to use it — and when not to

1Panel replaces paid panels like cPanel and Plesk with a free, actively developed alternative, but lacks built-in email hosting and advanced DNS management found in enterprise suites. Self-hosting requires a Linux server with root access, and the OSS version depends on local storage for backups (no default cloud integration). It is unsuitable for users needing KVM-based VM management or AI Gateway features, which are reserved for Pro/Enterprise tiers.

project readme (upstream, from github) — read inline

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What is 1Panel?

1Panel is a modern, open-source Linux server management panel and a lightweight AI management platform. Through an intuitive web interface, it provides users with comprehensive, one-stop server management capabilities:

AI Management: Offers a unified management platform from bare metal to agents (Metal-to-Agent). It integrates an AI gateway, and Skills Hub, while supporting centralized management of agents and models.
Efficient Visual Operations: Easily manage Linux servers through a web-based GUI, streamlining tasks such as host monitoring, file management, database management, and container management.
Rapid Website Deployment: Deeply integrates with popular website builders like WordPress and Halo. It enables one-click domain binding and SSL certificate configuration, significantly lowering the barrier to website creation.
Curated App Store: Features a built-in store of high-quality open-source applications, providing one-click installation and upgrade services to effortlessly extend server capabilities.
Enterprise-Grade Security: Deploys applications based on container technology to effectively minimize vulnerability exposure. It also provides security features such as WAF and log auditing to ensure comprehensive server protection.
One-Click Data Backup: Supports one-click backup and restoration, and integrates with various cloud storage solutions to ensure data security and prevent loss.

Why 1Panel?

	1Panel	cPanel / Plesk	aaPanel	Webmin
Free & open source	✅	❌	Partial	✅
AI management	✅	❌	❌	❌
One-click app marketplace	✅ 165+ apps	❌	✅	❌
Modern UI (post-2020)	✅	❌	Partial	❌
Docker / container management	✅	❌	❌	❌
Active development	✅	✅	✅	Slow

Quick Start

Prepare your Linux server and run the following script:

bash -c "$(curl -sSL https://resource.1panel.pro/v2/quick_start.sh)"

After installation, open http://:/ in your browser.
Run 1pctl user-info via SSH if you need to retrieve your access credentials.

Screenshot

1Panel UI

Pro Edition

1Panel OSS is free forever. 1Panel Pro and Ent adds features built for teams and production workloads:

Feature	OSS	Pro	Ent
One-click app installs	✅	✅	✅
AI agents (OpenClaw)	5 agent	Unlimited	✅
WAF & advanced security	Basic	✅	✅
Website tamper protection	❌	✅	✅
Website uptime monitoring	❌	✅	✅
Multi-node management	❌	✅	✅
Custom logo & theme	❌	✅	✅
KVM Web UI	❌	❌	✅
AI Gateway	❌	❌	✅
Priority support	❌	❌	✅

Community & Support

Discord — Join the community for help, feature requests, and show-and-tell
Docs — 1panel.pro/docs
Issues — GitHub Issues for bug reports

Security

Found a vulnerability? Please read SECURITY.md before disclosing.

License

Licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1Panel free to use?

1Panel is open source under the GPL-3.0 licence. There is no licence fee and no seat count — you can self-host it or, where the project offers one, pay a vendor for a managed version instead.

What does 1Panel do?

Manage Linux servers with ease through a modern web interface

What is 1Panel written in?

1Panel is primarily written in Go. Its source is publicly available at https://github.com/1panel-dev/1panel, and it has 36,955 GitHub stars.