Modules

Modules extend the OpenPanel UI by adding new features and pages. To make a feature available to a user or plan, it must first be activated as a module.

• Modules are core features that are already available on installation and are developed by OpenPanel.
• Plugins are custom features that need to be installed and are developed by third-party developers.

Available Modules:

Notifications​

The notifications module is required to send email notifications to users.

When enabled:

• Emails are sent according to each user’s notification preferences.
• Users can manage their preferences through the OpenPanel UI at: Accounts > Email Notifications.

When disabled:

• No emails will be sent, regardless of user preferences.

Customize email notifications:

• To set default preferences for new users edit the /etc/openpanel/skeleton/notifications.yaml file.
• To customize email templates refer to Customizing OpenPanel Email Templates.
• To configure custom SMTP use OpenAdmin > Settings > Notifications page.

Account​

The account module is required for users to change their email, password or username.

When enabled:

• Users can change their email, password and username through the OpenPanel UI at: Accounts > Settings.

When disabled:

• Users can not change their passwords from OpenPanel UI, only from 'Password Reset' on login form, if this option is enabled.

Customize password and username changes:

• To enable or disable password reset on login forms edit 'Enable password reset on login' setting from OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel.
• To prevent users from changing their username edit 'Allow users to change username' setting from OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel.

Sessions​

The sessions module allows users to view and manage their active sessions.

When enabled:

• Users can view all their active sessions, logs and terminate any session through the OpenPanel UI at: Accounts > Active Sessions.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Accounts > Active Sessions page.

Customize sessions duration:

• To control session duration edit 'Session duration' setting from OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel.
• To control session lifetime edit 'Session lifetime' setting from OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel.

Locale​

The locale (Languages) module allows users to change panel language.

When enabled:

• Users can change their preferred language for OpenPanel UI from the login page and Accounts > Change Language page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Accounts > Change Language page to change their locale.
• Users are forced to the Admin defined default locale.

Customize locales:

• To set the default locale use OpenAdmin > Settings > Locales.
• To install new locales for users use the OpenAdmin > Settings > Locales.
• To create a new translation please see How to Create a New Locale

Favorites​

The favorites module allows users to pin items in their sidebar menu for quick navigation.

When enabled:

• Users can add pages to favorites with left-click on ⭐ icon in top-right corner of the page.
• Users can remove pages from favorites with right-click on ⭐ icon in top-right corner of the page.
• Users can access favorites from sidebar menu.
• Users can access the Accounts > Favorites page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Accounts > Favorites page to manage favorites.
• Users are not see favorites in the sidebar nor the ⭐ icon in top-right corner of pages.

Customize favorites:

• To control the total number of favorites for user (default is 10) use favorites-items config.
• To edit user's favorites from terminal edit their: /etc/openpanel/openpanel/core/users/{current_username}/favorites.json file.

Varnish​

The varnish module allows users to control varnish caching for their domains.

When enabled:

• Varnish server starts for user and proxies traffic back to their webserver.
• Users can access the Caching > Varnish page.
• Users can enable/disable Varnish service.
• Users can enable/disable Varnish caching per domain.
• Users can view logs for the Varnish service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > Varnish page.
• Varnish is used only if Administrator enabled it for user when creating the account.

Customize options:

• To enable/disable Varnish for all new users use OpenAdmin > Settings > User Defaults page and Enable Varnish Proxy option.
• To enable/disable Varnish for a single user when creating their account use the Enable Varnish Cache option.
• To change default CPU/RAM for service use the OpenAdmin > Settings > User Defaults page.
• To edit the default.vcl file for Varnish use the OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Domain Templates page or edit file: /etc/openpanel/varnish/default.vcl.
• To purge Varnish cache refer to How-to Guides > Purging Varnish Cache
• To check if Varnish is enabled for domain refer to How to check if Varnish Caching is enabled for a domain in OpenPanel?

Docker​

The docker module allows users to manage and add new docker containers.

When enabled:

• Users can access Docker > Containers page to view and manage services.
• Users can access Docker > Containers > New page to add new services.
• Users can access Docker > Image Updates page to check for available image updates.
• Users can access Docker > Logs page to view service logs.

When disabled:

• Users can not access any of the Docker pages.

The web terminal, changing a service's image tag, and switching the webserver/MySQL type each live behind their own module below rather than docker - see Web Terminal, Change Container Image Tag, Switch WebServer, and Switch MySQL Type.

Web Terminal​

The terminal module allows users to run docker exec commands from an interactive shell inside their containers.

When enabled:

• Users can access Docker > Terminal page to run docker exec commands.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Terminal page.

Customize options:

• Disable the Terminal

Change Container Image Tag​

The change_image module allows users to change the image tag used by a container.

When enabled:

• Users can access Docker > Change Image Tag page to change images tag.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Change Image Tag page.

Switch WebServer​

The change_ws module allows users to switch the webserver used for their account.

When enabled:

• Users can access Docker > Switch Web Server page to switch webservers.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Switch Web Server page.

Switch MySQL Type​

The change_db module allows users to switch between MySQL and MariaDB for their account.

When enabled:

• Users can access Docker > Switch MySQL Type page to switch mysql/mariadb.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Switch MySQL Type page.

Fix Permissions​

The fix_permissions module allows users to reset file/folder permissions.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Fix Permissions page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Files > Fix Permissions page.

FTP​

The ftp module allows users to create and manage FTP sub-accounts.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > FTP page to manage FTP accounts.

When disabled:

• Users can not create and manage FTP accounts.

Customize options:

• To configure FTP server refer to *How-to Guides > Setup FTP.
• To edit VSFTPD configuration edit the /etc/openpanel/ftp/vsftpd.conf file.
• To view all ftp accounts on a server use the OpenAdmin > Services > FTP page.
• To limit number of ftp accounts per user edit the ftp accounts limit when creating/editing hosting packages.

Emails​

The emails module allows users to create and manage Email accounts.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Emails pages to manage Email accounts.

When disabled:

• Users can not create and manage Email accounts.

Customize options:

• To configure email server refer to How-to Guides > Configure Email Server.
• To configure email client refer to How-to Guides > How to setup your email client.
• To view all email accounts on a server use the OpenAdmin > Emails > Email Accounts page.
• To set up fail2ban refer to *How-to Guides > Setup Fail2ban.
• To set up Rspamd refer to *How-to Guides > RSPAMD GUI.
• To set up DKIM for a domain refer to *How-to Guides > Setup DKIM.
• To limit number of email accounts per user edit the email accounts limit when creating/editing hosting packages.

Webmail​

The webmail module allows users to auto-login to Roundcube webmail for their Email accounts.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Webmail button.

When disabled:

• Users can not auto-login to webmail.

Customize options:

• To set webmail domain or relay hosts use the OpenAdmin > Emails > Email Settings page.

Email Filters​

The email_filters module allows users to configure filters and forwarders for their emails.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Email Filters page

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Email Filters page.

Email Aliases​

The email_aliases module allows users to forwards mail from a non-existing address to one or more destinations.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Email Aliases page

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Email Aliases page.

Address Importer​

The email_import module allows users to import email addresses from a CSV file.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Address Importer page

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Address Importer page.

Address Exporter​

The email_export module allows users to export to CSV file all their email addresses.

When enabled:

• Users can export email addresses by visiting: /emails/export

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Address Exporter page.

Default Address​

The email_default module allows users to create default (catch-all) email addresses.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Default Email Address page

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Default Email Address page.

Email Deliverability​

The email_deliverability module allows users to check and validate SPF, DKIM and DMARC records for their domains.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Email Deliverability page to view DNS records.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Email Deliverability page.

MySQL​

The mysql module allows users to create and manage mysql databases.

When enabled:

• MySQL/MariaDB auto-starts when user accesses Databases section, opens phpMyAdmin or installs WordPress.
• Users can access the MySQL > Databases page to manage databases.
• Users can access the MySQL > New Database page to create databases.
• Users can access the MySQL > Database Wizard page to create database, user and assign privileges.
• Users can access the MySQL > Users page to manage users.
• Users can access the MySQL > New User page to create users.
• Users can access the MySQL > Change Password page to change password for a user.
• Users can access the MySQL > Assign User to DB page to assign all privileges to user over a database.
• Users can access the MySQL > Remove User from DB page to revoke all privileges to user over a database.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the MySQL section.

Customize options:

• To set mysql or mariadb for all new users use OpenAdmin > Settings > User Defaults page and MySQL type option.
• To set mysql, percona or mariadb for a single user when creating their account use the MySQL Type option.
• To change default CPU/RAM for service use the OpenAdmin > Settings > User Defaults page.
• To restrict access to system users edit the mysql_restricted_usernames setting.
• To restrict access to system databases edit the mysql_restricted_databases setting.
• To increase the startup time allowed for waiting MySQL to initalize increase mysql_startup_time.

How-to guides:

• To connect to a database refer to *How-to Guides > Connecting to MySQL Server from Applications in OpenPanel.
• To troubleshoot errors refer to *How-to Guides > How to troubleshoot: Error establishing a database connection.

MySQL Root Password​

The mysql_root_password module allows users to change password for their MySQL root user from the user panel.

When enabled:

• Users can access the MySQL > Root Password page to change root user password.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the MySQL Root Password page.

MySQL Show Processes​

The mysql_processlist module allows users to view the MySQL process list.

When enabled:

• Users can access the MySQL > Process List page to view all active processes.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the MySQL Process List page.

Remote MySQL​

The remote_mysql module allows users to enable/disable remote access to mysql.

When enabled:

• Remote access is disabled by default.
• Random port is allocated per user for their mysql instances.
• Users can access the MySQL > Remote Access page to enable/disable remote access.
• Users can connect to any database from remote location once the option is enabled.

When disabled:

• Remote access is disabled.

Customize options:

• None

phpMyAdmin​

The phpmyadmin module allows users to manage phpMyAdmin service.

When enabled:

• phpMyAdmin can be accessed by the user.
• phpMyAdmin is available on a https://DOMAIN:2053 when domain is set, or http://IP:8888 when IP is set for panel access.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the phpMyAdmin service.

Customize options:

• To change CPU/RAM for phpMyAdmin service or values: php_max_execution_time, php_memory_limit, php_upload_limit use *OpenAdmin > Services > Service Limits.

How-to guides:

• To import tables into a database refer to the Documentation.

MySQL Import​

The mysql_import module allows users to import files into their databases.

When enabled:

• Users can access the MySQL > Import Database page to import files into a database.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the MySQL > Import Database page.

Customize options:

• To set the max file size allowed for import increase mysql_import_max_size_gb value.

How-to guides:

• To import into a database refer to *How-to Guides > Importing a Database.

MySQL Conf​

The mysql_conf module allows users to edit mysql server configuration.

When enabled:

• Users can access the MySQL > Edit Configuration page to edit service .cnf file.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the MySQL > Edit Configuration page.

Customize options:

• To set available options for configuration edit file: /etc/openpanel/mysql/keys.txt.
• To edit the mysql.cnf file for a single user edit file: /home/${username}/custom.cnf.
• To edit the mysql.cnf file for all new users edit file: /etc/openpanel/mysql/user.cnf.

PostgreSQL​

The postgresql module allows users to create and manage PostgreSQL databases and users.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PostgreSQL section.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the PostgreSQL section.

Remote PostgreSQL​

The remote_postgresql module allows users to enable/disable remote access to PostgreSQL.

When enabled:

• Remote access is disabled by default.
• Random port is allocated per user for their PostgreSQL instances.
• Users can access the PostgreSQL > Remote Access page to enable/disable remote access.
• Users can connect to any database from remote location once the option is enabled.

When disabled:

• Remote access is disabled.

Customize options:

• None

pgAdmin​

The pgadmin module allows users to manage pgAdmin service.

When enabled:

• pgAdmin can be managed by the user.
• Users have access to the pgAdmin section.
• pgAdmin is available on a custom per-user port.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the pgAdmin section.

Customize options:

• To change default CPU/RAM for pgAdmin use the 'manage' button in top-rgiht corner.

PostgreSQL Import​

The postgresql_import module allows users to import files into their databases.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PostgreSQL > Import Database page to import files into a database.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the PostgreSQL > Import Database page.

Customize options:

• None

PostgreSQL Conf​

The postgresql_conf module allows users to edit PostgreSQL server configuration.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PostgreSQL > Edit Configuration page to edit service .cnf file.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the PostgreSQL > Edit Configuration page.

Crons​

The crons module allows users to schedule Ofelia cron jobs.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > Cron Jobs page.
• Users can add cronjobs
• Users can edit cronjobs
• Users can view logs for cronjobs
• Users can edit crons file
• Users can import and export cronjobs

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > Cron Jobs page nor modify crons.

Customize options:

• To pre-set cronjobs for new users edit the /etc/openpanel/ofelia/users.ini file.
• To set max file size for the cron file to be editable via OpenPanel UI set the cron_max_file_size_kb value.

Process Manager​

The process_manager module allows users to view and terminate processes from all running services.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > Process Manager page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > Process Manager page.

Customize options:

• None

Server Info​

The info module allows users to view server information, hosting plan information and OpenPanel information.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > Server Information page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > Server Information page.

Customize options:

• None

Temporary Links​

The temporary_links module allows users to test their websites using temporary subdomains (links are valid for 15 minutes).

When enabled:

• Users can access the Live Preview button on the Site Manager.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Live Preview button on the Site Manager page.

Customize options:

• To self-host a proxy service - refer to How-to Guides > Temporary Links API.
• To configure a custom domain - update the temporary_links option.

Login History​

The login_history module allows users to view login history for their account.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > Login History page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Account > Login History page.

Customize options:

• To control number of logins stored per user edit 'Login records to keep per user' setting from OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel.

2FA​

The twofa module allows users to enable 2 factor authentication for their account.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > Two-Factor Authentication page.
• 2FA is required on login page if account has enabled it.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > Two-Factor Authentication page nor manage 2FA.

Customize options:

• To enable 2FA widget use OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel page and Display 2FA widget option.
• To enforce 2FA for all users use OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel page and Enforce 2FA option.
• To check 2FA status for a user refer to How to check if 2FA is active for OpenPanel user account?.

Passkeys​

The passkeys module allows users to seup Passkeys for their account.

NOTE: Passkeys require that a domain name is used for panel access.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > Passkeys page.
• 'Sign up with Passkey' is shown on login page.

When disabled:

• Users can not login using Passkeys.

Activity​

The activity module allows users to view their activity logs.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > Activity Log page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Account > Activity Log page.

Customize options:

• To edit activity log from terminal open file: /etc/openpanel/openpanel/core/users/{username}/activity.log.
• To set total number of lines per user edit activity_lines_retention setting.
• To set total size of log per user edit activity_max_size_bytes setting.
• To log actions from 3rd-party plugin refer to: How to log actions from Custom Plugins in user Activity Log

Backups​

The backups module allows users to configure their own backups: what to backup, destination, retention, schedule, etc.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Backups page.
• Users can configure backup schedule, encryption, retention and destination.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Files > Backups page.
• Administrators need to configure backups for the user.

Backup Wizard​

The backup_wizard module allows users to generate and download a full account backup.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Backup Wizard to generate and download a full backup of their account.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Backup Wizard.

Services​

The services module allows users to enable/disable services without the Docker module.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > Services page.
• Users can enable/disable services.
• User view current service status, resource usage (CPU%, Memory%, Disk I/O, PIDs..), container name (to be used to connect to service from other containers).
• Users can view logs for services.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Advanced > Services page.

Memcached​

The memcached module allows users to enable/disable Memcached service.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Caching > Memcached page.
• Users can enable/disable Memcached service.
• User can connect to the instance from other containers using: elasticsearch:11211
• Users can view logs for the Memcached service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > Memcached page.

Redis​

The redis module allows users to enable/disable Redis service.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Caching > Redis page.
• Users can enable/disable Redis service.
• User can connect to the instance from other containers using: redis:6379
• Users can view logs for the Redis service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > Redis page.

Valkey​

The valkey module allows users to enable/disable Valkey service.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Caching > Valkey page.
• Users can enable/disable Valkey service.
• User can connect to the instance from other containers using: valkey:6379
• Users can view logs for the Valkey service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > Valkey page.

ElasticSearch​

The elasticsearch module allows users to enable/disable ElasticSearch service.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Caching > ElasticSearch page.
• Users can enable/disable ElasticSearch service.
• User can connect to the instance from other containers using: elasticsearch:9200
• Users can view logs for the ElasticSearch service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > ElasticSearch page.

OpenSearch​

The opensearch module allows users to enable/disable OpenSearch service.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Caching > OpenSearch page.
• Users can enable/disable OpenSearch service.
• User can connect to the instance from other containers using: opensearch:9200
• Users can view logs for the OpenSearch service.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Caching > OpenSearch page.

Disk Usage Explorer​

The disk_usage module allows users to view disk usage per-directory.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Disk Usage page.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Files > Disk Usage page.

Inodes Explorer​

The inodes module allows users to view inode usage per-directory.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Inodes Explorer page.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Files > Inodes Explorer page.

AutoInstaller​

The autoinstaller module allows users to autoinstall WordPress, website Builder, Mautic, Python/NodeJS applications, etc.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Websites > Auto Installer page.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the Websites > Auto Installer page.

PHP.INI Editor​

The php_ini module allows users to edit the PNP.INI files using a text editor.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PHP > PHP.INI Editor page.

When disabled:

• Users do not have access to the PHP > PHP.INI Editor page.

WordPress​

The wordpress module allows users to install and manage WordPress websites.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Websites > WP Manager page.
• Users can manage WordPress websites using WP Manager.
• WordPress is available on the Autoinstaller page.
• Users can install WordPress using Auto Installer.
• Users can scan and import existing installations.
• Users can set themes and plugins to auto-install.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Websites > WP Manager page.
• WordPress is not available in Autoinstaller.
• WordPress websites can not be managed via Openpanel.

Customize options:

• To auto install themes or plugins on new installations refer to: WordPress Themes and Plugins Sets
• To add a custom Google PageSpeed Insights API Key refer to: How-to Guides > Google PageSpeed Insights API Key
• To setup a mu-plugin on all new websites edit /etc/openpanel/wordpress/mu-plugin.php file.
• To set a custom WP-CLI for all websites replace the /etc/openpanel/wordpress/wp-cli.phar file.
• To customize .htaccess files used for new websites edit files in /etc/openpanel/wordpress/htaccess/ folder.

Website Builder​

The website_builder module allows users to create simple websites using the HTML Drag & Drop Website Builder.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Websites > Website Builder page.
• Users can manage static websites using Site Manager.
• Website Builder is available on the Autoinstaller page.
• Users can create static websites using Auto Installer.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Websites > Website Builder page.
• Website Builder is not available in Autoinstaller.
• Static websites can not be managed via Openpanel.

ClamAV​

The malware_scan module starts a ClamAV service and allows users to scan files.

NOTE: This module is tagged BETA.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Malware Scanner page.
• ClamAV service is started on the server.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Files > Malware Scanner page.
• ClamAV service is not started on the server.

Customize options:

• To customize the cpu/memory limits for the ClamAV service refer to: OpenAdmin > Services > Service Limits.

Files​

The filemanager module allows users to manage files and folders using the File Manager.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > File Manager page.
• File Manager links are available on other pages: Domains, WP Manager, etc.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Files > File Manager page.
• No links to manage files are shown on other pages.

Trash​

The trash module allows users to manage their Trash folder.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Files > Trash page.
• User can delete to trash instead of permanently deleting files.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Files > Trash page.

Domains​

The domains module allows users to add and manage domains.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains page.
• Users can manage domains.
• Users can access the 'Domains' sub-pages in the menu.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains page.
• Users can not manage domains.

Customize options:

• To enable HSTS for a domain refer to: How-to Guides > How to Enable HSTS on a Domain in OpenPanel
• To customize default pages refer to: OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Domain Templates

SSL​

The ssl module allows users to view SSL configuration for their domains and add custom certificates.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > SSL page to view SSL status and add custom certificates.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > SSL page.

Suspend Domains​

The domain_suspend module allows users to suspend/unsuspend website access.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Suspend a Domain page.
• Users can access the Unsuspend a Domain page.

When disabled:

• Users can not suspend/unsuspend domains.

Customize options:

• To customize the suspended domain template use: OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Domain Templates

Raw Access Logs​

The domain_logs module allows users to view the raw access log for their domains.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Raw Access Logs page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > Raw Access Logs page.

GoAccess​

The goaccess module runs the GoAccess service on a scheduled basis to process raw domain logs and produce HTML reports accessible through the OpenPanel UI.

When enabled:

• GoAccess service is run on the server.
• Users can access the Domains > GoAccess page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > GoAccess page.

Customize options:

• To disable GoACcess report generation update the: goaccess_enable value
• To change how often the reports are generated (default = @daily) edit the schedule for domains-stats cron and the goaccess_schedule value.
• To generate the data manually execute domains-stats cron.
• To *force regeneration of the reports refer to: OpenCLI Documentation > Parse domain access logs.

Docroot​

The docroot module allows users to set a custom docroot (folder) when adding domains, and later change the path.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Change Docroot page.
• Users can set a custom docroot when adding a domain.

When disabled:

• Users can not set a custom docroot when adding a domaina, and can not later change the docroot.

Redirects​

The redirects module allows users to create redirects for domains.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Redirects page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > Redirects page.

Capitalize Domains​

The capitalize_domains module allows users to set a capitalized version fo the domain for dispaly in the OpenPanel.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Capitalize Domains page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > Capitalize Domains page.

Edit VirtualHosts​

The edit_vhost module allows users to edit the VirtualHosts files for their domains.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Edit VHosts File page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > Edit VHosts File page.

Customize options:

• To customize the vhost files for Apache/Nginx/OpenLiteSpeed refer to: OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Domain Templates

Webserver​

The webserver_conf module allows users to edit the main configuration files for their webservers.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > WebServer Settings page.
• Users can edit the httpd.conf file for Apache.
• Users can edit the nginx.conf file for Nginx/OpenResty.
• Users can edit the openlitespeed.conf file for OpenLiteSpeed.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > WebServer Settings page.

Customize options:

• To customize the default httpd.conf file for Apache edit /etc/openpanel/apache/httpd.conf file.
• To customize the default nginx.conf file for Nginx edit /etc/openpanel/nginx/nginx.conf file.
• To customize the default openlitespeed.conf file for OpenLiteSpeed edit /etc/openpanel/openlitespeed/httpd_config.conf file.
• To customize the default nginx.conf file for OpenResty edit /etc/openpanel/openresty/nginx.conf file.

DNS​

The dns module runs a local BIND9 service, creates zone files for domains and allows users to manage DNS records.

When enabled:

• BIND9 service is run on the server.
• Users can access the Domains > DNS Zone Editor page.
• DNS zone files are created for new domains.
• Users can manage DNS records.
• 'Edit Zone' links are available for domains under the OpenPanel > Domains page.
• Administrators can access the OpenAdmin > Domains > DNS Cluster page.
• Administrators can access the OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Zone Templates page.
• Administrators can access the OpenAdmin > Domains > DNS Zone Editor page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > DNS Zone Editor page.
• Administrators can not access the DNS Zone Editor, Edit Zone Templates, and DNS Cluster pages in OpenAdmin.

Customize options:

• To configure nameservers refer to: How-to Guides > Configure Nameservers
• To customize DNS zone templates refer to: OpenAdmin > Domains > Edit Zone Templates
• To configure a DNS cluster refer to: How-to Guides > DNS Clustering

Dynamic DNS​

The dynamic_dns module allows users to create subdomains that will be updated via webhooks.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Domains > Dynamic DNS page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Domains > Dynamic DNS page.

IP Blocker​

The ip_blocker module allows users to block IP addresses from accessing their websites.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > IP Blocker page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > IP Blocker page.

WAF​

The waf module runs a custom Caddy image with CorazaWAF and allows users to manage WAF rules and on/off protection per domain.

When enabled:

• SecRuleEngine On is set for new domains.
• Users can access the Advanced > WAF page.
• OWASP CRS is setup on installation.
• Users can edit WAF rules and enable/disable protection per domain.
• 'Firewall' widget is displayed in Site Manager.

When disabled:

• SecRuleEngine Off is set for new domains.
• SecRuleEngine On is replaced with SecRuleEngine Off for all existing domains.
• Users can not access the Advanced > WAF page.
• 'Firewall' widget is not displayed in Site Manager.

Customize options:

• WAF commmands

PHP​

The php module allows users to manage PHP versions and settings.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PHP > Select PHP Version page.
• Users can access the PHP > Default Version page.
• Users can access the PHP > Extensions page.
• Users can set PHP version per domain, set default version for new domains, edit options and view installed extensions.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Select PHP Version, Default Version, Options, Extensions pages.
• Users can not set PHP version per domain, set default version for new domains, edit options and view installed extensions.

Customize options:

• To set the default PHP version to be used for new users refer to: OpenAdmin > Settings > Edit User Defaults > Default PHP version
• To set default cpu/memory limits for PHP versions and additional PHP options refer to: OpenAdmin > Settings > Edit User Defaults > Services
• To install a PHP extension refer to: How-to Guides > How to install a PHP extension in OpenPanel.
• To increase PHP INI memory_limit refer to: How-to Guides > How to set or increase PHP INI memory_limit or other values?.
• To set PHP settings per website refer to: How-to Guides > PHP settings per website (folder).
• To edit default .INI files refer to: OpenAdmin > Settings > PHP Settings > Default PHP.INI Files or edit files in /etc/openpanel/php/ini folder.

PHP Options​

The php_options module allows users to manage options (limits) for their PHP versions.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PHP > Options page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the PHP Options page.

Customize options:

• To customize PHP options available to users refer to: OpenAdmin > Settings > PHP Settings > Available Options or edit /etc/openpanel/php/options.txt file.

PHP Extensions​

NOTE: This module is tagged BETA.

The php_extensions module allows users to manage extensions for their PHP versions.

When enabled:

• Users can access the PHP > Extensions page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the PHP > Extensions page.

NodeJS​

The nodejs module allows users to setup and manage containerized NodeJS applications. It is toggled independently from the Python module below.

When enabled:

• Users can manage NodeJS applications using Site Manager.
• NodeJS is available on the Autoinstaller page.
• Users can setup NodeJS applications using Auto Installer.

When disabled:

• NodeJS is not available on the Autoinstaller page.
• NodeJS applications can not be managed via Openpanel.

Customize options:

• To customize docker service template for new Node.JS applications edit /etc/openpanel/docker/compose/nodejs.yml file.
• To customize headers for Nginx proxy of new NodeJS applications edit /etc/openpanel/nginx/vhosts/1.1/nginx_proxy_headers.txt file.
• To add a custom Google PageSpeed Insights API Key refer to: How-to Guides > Google PageSpeed Insights API Key

Python​

The python module allows users to setup and manage containerized Python applications. It is toggled independently from the NodeJS module above.

When enabled:

• Users can manage Python applications using Site Manager.
• Python is available on the Autoinstaller page.
• Users can setup Python applications using Auto Installer.

When disabled:

• Python is not available on the Autoinstaller page.
• Python applications can not be managed via Openpanel.

Customize options:

• To customize docker service template for new Python applications edit /etc/openpanel/docker/compose/python.yml file.
• To customize headers for Nginx proxy of new Python applications edit /etc/openpanel/nginx/vhosts/1.1/nginx_proxy_headers.txt file.
• To add a custom Google PageSpeed Insights API Key refer to: How-to Guides > Google PageSpeed Insights API Key

Resources Usage​

The usage module allows users to view resource usage for their services.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Advanced > Resource Usage page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Advanced > Resource Usage page.

Customize options:

• To edit page settings refer to: OpenAdmin > Settings > OpenPanel > Statistics page.
• To change how often the stats are collected (default = @hourly) edit the schedule for docker-collect_stats --all cron.
• To display one combined or separate charts for cpu/ram edit resource_usage_charts_mode value.
• To change the number of items per page edit resource_usage_items_per_page value.
• To rotate the edit resource_usage_retention value.

API​

The api module allows users to access the OpenPanel API using JWT tokens.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > API Reference page.
• Users can use the OpenPanel API.

When disabled:

• Users can not use the OpenPanel API.

MCP​

The mcp module allows users to use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to perform panel actions.

When enabled:

• Users can access the Account > MCP page.

When disabled:

• Users can not access the Account > MCP page.