How to Upgrade CyberPanel Using SSH (Easy to Use Step-by-Step Guide)

If you are running an older version of CyberPanel, Upgrade CyberPanel to the latest version is important for security, performance, and new features.

Many users still run CyberPanel 2.4.0, which uses an older dashboard design and may show warnings like: “Latest commit does not match, please upgrade CyberPanel.”

In this tutorial, you will learn how to upgrade CyberPanel Latest Stable Release 2.4.5 safely using SSH without affecting your websites.

Why Upgrade CyberPanel?

Upgrading CyberPanel provides several benefits:

1. Improved User Interface

CyberPanel 3.x includes a modern dashboard and improved UI compared to older versions.

2. Better Security

New versions include security patches and updates for server components.

3. Improved Performance

CyberPanel runs on
OpenLiteSpeed
which receives performance improvements in newer releases.

4. Bug Fixes

Many bugs in CyberPanel 2.x have been fixed in later versions.

Requirements Before Upgrading

Before starting the upgrade, make sure your server meets these requirements:

• Root SSH access
• Minimum 1 GB RAM
• At least 2 GB free disk space
• Compatible OS such as:
  • Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04
  • AlmaLinux
  • Rocky Linux

Guide to Upgrade CyberPanel

Step 1: Backup Your Server

Before upgrading, always create a backup. Its good to Create a Snapshot using Server Provide Panel.

Backup important data like:

• Websites
• Databases
• Configuration files

Step 2: Login to Your Server via SSH

Connect to your server using SSH.

ssh root@your-server-ip

Replace your-server-ip with your server’s IP address.

Step 3: Run the CyberPanel Upgrade Script

Execute the official upgrade script:

sh <(curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usmannasir/cyberpanel/stable/preUpgrade.sh)

or If you want to Upgrad CyberPanel to a specific version, Replace <branch name> with actual branch name from Github

sh <(curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/usmannasir/cyberpanel/<branch name>/cyberpanel_upgrade.sh)

This script will:

• Download the latest CyberPanel files
• Upgrade the control panel
• Apply required updates
• Restart necessary services

The process usually takes 10–15 minutes depending on your server speed.

Step 4: Restart CyberPanel Service

After the upgrade completes, restart the CyberPanel service:

systemctl restart lscpd

Step 5: Verify the Upgrade

Now open CyberPanel in your browser with your server IP: https://your-server-ip:8090

You should now see the updated CyberPanel version under Dashboard → Version Management

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