About Us
AdminsForum is a free community for people who run Linux servers, VPS hosting and web hosting control panels. We write step-by-step guides, record video lessons and help each other fix real server problems, in plain language that beginners can follow.
Why AdminsForum exists
Setting up a server is easier than ever. A VPS costs a few dollars a month and a free control panel installs with one command. But when something breaks, help is spread all over the internet: old blog posts, half-answered GitHub issues and forum threads in five languages.
AdminsForum brings it together in one place. Every major hosting control panel has its own guides and its own support section, so you can find answers for your exact setup instead of guessing which tutorial still applies.
What you'll find here
- Step-by-step guides for installing, securing and running each panel, from the first login to backups, SSL, email and updates.
- The Video Academy: free video courses on YouTube, each lesson with a written guide you can copy commands from.
- Support & Troubleshooting forums for every panel, where you can post an error and get help.
- General sections for Linux, web servers (Nginx, Apache, LiteSpeed), email servers, DNS, security and backups.
- Security alerts when a serious vulnerability affects servers, with clear instructions for every panel.
Which control panels do we cover?
Each panel has its own Guides & Tutorials and Support & Troubleshooting sections, plus shared sections for Linux, web servers, email servers, DNS, security and backups.
| Panel | License | Web server | Guides & help |
|---|---|---|---|
| aaPanel | Free (paid Pro add-ons) | Nginx, Apache or OpenLiteSpeed | aaPanel forum |
| CloudPanel | Free | Nginx | CloudPanel forum |
| CyberPanel | Free | OpenLiteSpeed | CyberPanel forum |
| FASTPANEL | Free | Nginx + Apache | FASTPANEL forum |
| HestiaCP | Free, open source | Nginx + Apache | HestiaCP forum |
| cPanel & WHM | Commercial | Apache or LiteSpeed | cPanel forum |
| Plesk | Commercial | Nginx + Apache | Plesk forum |
Official sites: aaPanel · CloudPanel docs · CyberPanel · FASTPANEL · HestiaCP docs · cPanel docs · Plesk docs
Free or commercial control panel: which should you pick?
Of the 7 panels we cover, 5 (71%) are free to use. Free panels like aaPanel, CloudPanel and HestiaCP cost nothing and are great for your own sites and small agencies. On the other hand, commercial panels like cPanel and Plesk charge a monthly licence, but come with long track records, official support and the reseller features most shared hosts need. Many admins start on a free panel and only move when they need those extras.
How we write our guides
- Tested on real servers. We install the panel on a fresh test server and follow every step ourselves before publishing.
- Exact commands and screenshots. What you see in the guide is what you'll see on your screen.
- Plain language. No unexplained jargon. If a step needs background, we explain it in a sentence or two.
- Sources linked. We link to official documentation and security advisories so you can check the details.
- Kept up to date. Panels change often. When a menu moves or a command changes, we update the guide.
Independent and neutral
AdminsForum isn't owned by, or paid by, any control panel company. We cover free and commercial panels side by side and say honestly what each one does well and where it falls short. The best panel is the one that fits your project, and our job is to help you choose and run it well.
Watch: start with our free aaPanel course
How do I get help fast?
- Search the forum first. Most common errors already have a fix.
- Post in the Support & Troubleshooting section for your panel.
- Include your OS, panel version and the exact error message or log line.
- Say what you already tried, so nobody suggests it again.
- When it's solved, post what fixed it. The next person will thank you.
Frequently asked questions
Is AdminsForum free?
Yes. Reading, posting, the guides and the video lessons are all free. You only need an account to post.
Do I need to be an expert to ask a question?
No. Beginners are welcome. Explain what you're trying to do and what happened, and someone will point you in the right direction.
Are the guides tested?
Yes. Our guides are written from real installs on test servers, with screenshots and the exact commands we used, and we update them when panels change.
Can I share my own guide?
Please do. Post it in the Guides & Tutorials section for your panel. Clear steps and screenshots help everyone.
At a glance
- Topics
- Linux servers, VPS, hosting control panels, email, DNS, security
- Panels covered
- 7 with their own guides and support sections
- Members
- 5
- Price
- Free
- Contact
- [email protected]
Who runs AdminsForum
Developer, cybersecurity expert and AI enthusiast. JAY writes practical guides on Linux servers, VPS hosting and control panels, with a focus on server security, ethical hacking and the AI tools changing how servers are run. His goal is to make server administration simple, secure and easy to learn for everyone, from first-time VPS owners to seasoned admins.
Join the community
Reading is free and open to everyone. Create a free account to ask questions, reply and share your own guides. A few simple rules keep the forum useful:
- Be kind to beginners. Everyone started somewhere.
- No spam, no pirated software and no attacks on other people's servers.
Contact us
Questions, suggestions or a guide you'd like to see? Email [email protected] or use our contact form. Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.