OpenPanel Installation on Google Cloud

This guide will walk you through deploying OpenPanel on a Google Cloud VM instance with Ubuntu.

Prerequisites​

• An active Google Cloud account.
• Basic familiarity with SSH, Compute Engine, and firewall settings.

Step 1: Create a VM Instance​

1. Log in to the Google Cloud Console.
2. Navigate to Compute Engine → VM instances → Create Instance.
3. Choose a boot disk image:
   • Ubuntu 24.04
4. Select a machine type meeting the minimum requirements:
   • 1 CPU, 2 GB RAM (recommended: e2-small or equivalent)
5. Add a network tag (e.g., OPENPANEL) for firewall rules.
6. In Network interfaces, assign a static external IP.
7. Click Create to launch the VM.

Step 2: Configure Firewall Rules​

1. Navigate to VPC Network → Firewall rules → Create Firewall Rule.
2. Configure the rule:
   • Targets: Specified target tags → OPENPANEL
   • Source IP ranges: 0.0.0.0/0
   • Protocols and ports: tcp:2087 (admin panel port)
3. Save the firewall rule.

OpenPanel manages its own internal firewall; the above rule allows external access to the admin panel.

Step 3: Connect to Your VM​

Use SSH to connect:

ssh username@yourStaticIpAddress

Replace username with your VM username (e.g., ubuntu or debian) and yourStaticIpAddress with your static external IP.

Step 4: Run the OpenPanel Installer​

Once connected, run the installer script:

bash <(curl -sSL https://openpanel.org)

Follow the prompts to select your preferred database engine and complete installation.

Step 5: Access OpenPanel​

1. Open your browser and navigate to:

https://yourStaticIpAddress:2087

2. Log in using the credentials created during installation.

Notes​

• Ensure your VM meets OpenPanel minimum requirements.
• After installation, consider restricting firewall access for better security.
• Use the OpenPanel Install Command Generator for advanced configuration options.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenPanel on Google Cloud.