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.
Custom JS
Add custom JavaScript to all pages. This is ideal for extending UI functionality, adding widgets, or integrating third-party tools.
Code in Header
Insert custom code directly into the head tag of every page. Useful for meta tags, analytics scripts, and global settings.
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.
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_filesbefore_domainsbefore_mysqlbefore_postgreqlbefore_applicationsbefore_emailsbefore_cachebefore_phpbefore_dockerbefore_advancedbefore_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"
}
]
}
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.
