Custom Code

OpenPanel is renowned for its modularity, giving you full control to tailor the platform to your needs.

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.

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Custom JS​

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

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Code in Header​

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

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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.

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How-to Articles​

Edit Knowledge Base articles displayed in OpenPanel > Dashboard page.

Default:

{
    "how_to_topics": [
        {"title": "How to install WordPress", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/applications/wordpress#install-wordpress"},
        {"title": "How to enable REDIS Caching", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/caching/Redis/#connect-to-redis"},
        {"title": "How to create DNS records", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/domains/dns/#create-record"},
        {"title": "How to create a new MySQL database", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/databases/#create-a-mysql-database"},
        {"title": "How to add a Cron Job", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/advanced/cronjobs#add-a-cronjob"},
        {"title": "How to add a custom SSL Certificate", "link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/domains/ssl/#custom-ssl"}
    ],
    "knowledge_base_link": "https://openpanel.com/docs/panel/intro/?source=openpanel_server"
}

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_postgreql
  • 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"
    }
  ]
}

PageSpeed API Key​

If set, this API key will be used to fetch data from Google PageSpeed Insights. Learn more

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

Forbidden Usernames​

List of usernames that can not be used.

Restricted Domains​

List of domains that can not be used.

After Update​

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

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