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Effortless WordPress Hosting with OpenPanel
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Effortless WordPress Hosting with OpenPanel

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites, making it the world’s most popular CMS. Whether you’re a freelancer, agency, or small business owner, setting up and managing WordPress sites should be fast, secure, and stress-free. OpenPanel makes this easy with a streamlined WordPress manager packed with features like one-click installs, temporary preview domains, automated plugin and theme setups, built-in WAF protection, and performance-boosting server tools.

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One-Click WordPress Installs

Setting up WordPress has never been easier. OpenPanel lets you:

  • Install WordPress in seconds with a single click.
  • Automatically create and configure databases.
  • Enable SSL with Let’s Encrypt automatically.
  • Choose the WordPress version for your site.

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Quick installs make it simple to launch new client projects or test ideas without the usual setup hassle.


Easy Updates and Security

WordPress security is critical, and OpenPanel keeps it simple:

  • Automatic updates for WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
  • Built-in Coraza WAF with ModSecurity rules for protection.
  • Quick backup and restore options.
  • Integrated SSL management for secure connections.

Spend less time maintaining your sites and more time growing them.


Plugin and Theme Sets

For agencies and freelancers, consistency matters. OpenPanel allows you to create plugin and theme sets that apply to every new site:

  • Preselect essential plugins for SEO, caching, security, forms, and more.
  • Set default themes to match your workflow.
  • Launch new sites with a consistent foundation every time.

Sets save time and keep projects uniform across clients.


Temporary Preview Domains

OpenPanel makes client collaboration smoother with temporary preview domains:

  • Launch a site instantly on a preview URL before DNS setup.
  • Share the preview link with clients for feedback.
  • Deploy the site to the final domain when ready.

No waiting for DNS propagation—clients can review your work immediately.


Built-In Coraza WAF Protection

Security is built-in with Coraza Web Application Firewall (WAF) on every domain:

  • Enable or disable specific WAF rules per site.
  • Access detailed security logs.
  • Adjust protection levels for each WordPress site.

Strong security without complicated configurations.


Performance with OpenLiteSpeed and Varnish

Site speed matters for SEO, user experience, and conversions. OpenPanel optimizes performance with:

  • OpenLiteSpeed Web Server, perfect for WordPress.
  • Varnish caching, enabled by default for fast content delivery.
  • Full control over cache settings, including exclusions and purging.

Get enterprise-level speed without extra setup.


Why Choose OpenPanel for WordPress?

OpenPanel gives WordPress hosting a modern edge:

  • Fast Setup: One-click installs, plugin/theme templates, LiteSpeed + Varnish caching, and instant preview domains.
  • Reliable Security: Coraza WAF, SSL automation, and customizable protection rules.
  • Flexible Hosting: Manage multiple WordPress sites on a single server.
  • Full Control: Open-source, transparent, and highly customizable.
  • Cost-Effective: No expensive control panel licenses.

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