Custom Code

The Custom Code section, accessible via OpenAdmin > Settings > Custom Code, allows you to inject and manage custom code that extends or modifies the behavior and appearance of the OpenPanel UI.

Custom CSS​

Inject your own CSS styles that will be applied across all pages of the OpenPanel UI.

Stored in /etc/openpanel/openpanel/custom_code/custom.css file.

Custom JS​

Add custom JavaScript to all pages. This is ideal for extending UI functionality, adding widgets, or integrating third-party tools.

Stored in /etc/openpanel/openpanel/custom_code/custom.js file.

Code in Header​

Insert custom code directly into the head tag of every page. Useful for meta tags, analytics scripts, and global settings.

Stored in /etc/openpanel/openpanel/custom_code/in_header.html file.

Code in Footer​

Insert custom code directly into the footer section of all pages. This is commonly used for tracking scripts, analytics, or deferred JavaScript.

Stored in /etc/openpanel/openpanel/custom_code/in_footer.html file.

Custom Section​

You can add a custom section with icon-based items to the Dashboard in OpenPanel.

custom section supports the following fields:

• section_title (string): The title displayed at the top of your custom section.

• section_position (string): Determines where your section appears relative to other built-in sections. Acceptable values:

  • before_files
  • before_domains
  • before_mysql
  • before_postgresql
  • before_applications
  • before_emails
  • before_cache
  • before_php
  • before_docker
  • before_advanced
  • before_account

• items (array of objects): A list of clickable items shown as cards with icons. Each item has:

  • label (string) – The text shown on the card.
  • icon (string) – The icon class from Bootstrap Icons. Example: bi bi-person-fill-gear.
  • url (string) – The link to navigate to when the item is clicked.

Example:

{
  "section_title": "Billing Account",
  "section_position": "before_domains",
  "items": [
    {
      "label": "Manage Profile",
      "icon": "bi bi-person-fill-gear",
      "url": "https://panel.hostio.rs/clientarea.php?action=details"
    },
    {
      "label": "Manage Billing Information",
      "icon": "bi bi-credit-card",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/clientarea.php?action=details"
    },
    {
      "label": "View Email History",
      "icon": "bi bi-envelope-open",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/clientarea.php?action=emails"
    },
    {
      "label": "News & Announcements",
      "icon": "bi bi-megaphone-fill",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/index.php?rp=/announcements"
    },
    {
      "label": "Knowledgebase",
      "icon": "bi bi-book-half",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/index.php?rp=/knowledgebase"
    },
    {
      "label": "Server Status",
      "icon": "bi bi-hdd-network",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/serverstatus.php"
    },
    {
      "label": "Invoices",
      "icon": "bi bi-receipt",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/clientarea.php?action=invoices"
    },
    {
      "label": "Support Tickets",
      "icon": "bi bi-life-preserver",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/supporttickets.php"
    },
    {
      "label": "Open Ticket",
      "icon": "bi bi-journal-plus",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/submitticket.php"
    },
    {
      "label": "Register New Domain",
      "icon": "bi bi-globe",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/cart.php?a=add&domain=register"
    },
    {
      "label": "Transfer Domain",
      "icon": "bi bi-arrow-repeat",
      "url": "https://panel.unlimited.rs/cart.php?a=add&domain=transfer"
    }
  ]
}

WordPress Plugins Set​

List the WordPress plugins you want to automatically install on all new WordPress sites. Enter one item per row. Supported formats:

• wp_org_slug — the plugin slug from the WordPress.org plugin page
• URL — a direct link to a .zip plugin file hosted online

WordPress Themes Set​

List the WordPress themes to automatically install for all new WordPress sites. Enter one item per row. Supported formats:

• wp_org_slug — the theme slug from the WordPress.org themes page
• URL — a direct link to a .zip theme file hosted online

After Update​

Define custom bash commands that will automatically run after each OpenPanel update. Ideal for restoring customizations or triggering automation scripts.

This powerful customization layer helps ensure OpenPanel fits seamlessly into your environment.

Examples:

• Custom email templates
• Custom OpenAdmin color scheme

Stored in /root/openpanel_run_after_update file.

Before Startup​

Add custom bash code to be executed before starting OpenPanel.

Stored in /root/openpanel_run_on_startup file.