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.

Setting Up WordPress Hosting Plans​

OpenPanel allows you to define features per plan, making it easy to create WordPress-only plans. The process involves enabling necessary modules, creating a feature set, and then assigning it to hosting plans.

Step 1. Enable Modules​

Go to OpenAdmin > Settings > Modules and enable the modules required for WordPress hosting:

• WordPress – WP Manager & One-Click Installer
• Domains – Add new domains
• File Manager – Manage website files & backups
• MySQL – Create databases & users
• PHP Options – Adjust PHP limits
• Varnish – Optional caching per domain
• WAF – Optional web application firewall
• SSL – Optional custom SSL uploads
• GoAccess – Optional visitor reports
• Redis/Memcached – Optional object caching for WP
• Temporary Domains – Optional preview domains for testing

Step 2: Create a Feature Set​

Create a new feature set for WordPress-only plans:

1. Go to OpenAdmin > Hosting Plans > Feature Manager
2. Under Add a new feature list, enter: wp_only and click Create
3. Select the new feature set under Manage feature set
4. Enable relevant features: WordPress, Domains, File Manager, MySQL, PHP Options, and any optional features you need.
   

Step 3: Create Hosting Plans​

With the feature set ready, create hosting plans:

1. Go to OpenAdmin > Hosting Plans > User Packages and click Create New
2. Fill in the plan limits and select wp_only under Feature Set
3. Click Create Plan

Example plans:

• Managed WP
• Managed WP PRO

Step 4: Create User Accounts​

After setting up plans, you can create WordPress hosting accounts manually via OpenAdmin, through the terminal, or via third-party billing systems like WHMCS or FOSSBilling. OpenPanel supports OpenLiteSpeed, MariaDB, and Varnish to maximize server performance.

Key Features of WordPress Hosting Plans​

These are the features that are now available to users on the WordPress hosting plans:

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.

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.

PHP & Performance Settings​

Fine-tune performance without touching the command line:

• Adjust PHP versions and limits per site.
• Enable caching with Varnish for faster page loads.
• Use Redis or Memcached for object caching in WordPress.
• Optimize server-level settings for peak performance.

Speed up WordPress sites with minimal effort and maximum efficiency.

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.

Built-In Google PageSpeed Monitoring​

Performance testing is built right into OpenPanel with Google PageSpeed integration:

• Automatic daily PageSpeed Insights reports for each site.
• Add your own Google PageSpeed API key for unlimited checks.

This makes it easy to stay on top of site performance, client reporting, and SEO improvements.

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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