How to Install WordPress Websites on Any VPS Using 1Panel

If you’ve been looking for a modern, easy-to-use hosting control panel for your VPS, 1Panel might just be your new favorite tool. Paired with a DartNode VPS, it offers a smooth and powerful way to set up and manage your WordPress websites without getting lost in the command line.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process — from ordering your DartNode VPS to launching your brand-new WordPress site — in a clear, step-by-step way.

What You’ll Need

Before we start, make sure you have:

• A DartNode VPS (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is recommended)

• A domain name (from Namecheap or any registrar)

• An SSH client (like Bitvise or PuTTY) to connect to your VPS

• Basic familiarity with VPS logins and DNS settings

How to Install WordPress Websites on Any VPS Using 1Panel

Step 1: Get Your DartNode VPS

Go to DartNode and choose a VPS plan that suits your needs.

For a single WordPress site, 2 GB RAM / 1 vCPU is fine.

If you’re hosting multiple sites, go for 4 GB RAM or more.

Choose Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as your operating system.

Complete your purchase and take note of your IP address, root username, and password.

For other budget-friendly VPS options, check out my guide on Cheap Yearly VPS Deals.

Step 2: Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Using Bitvise, PuTTY, or your terminal:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Enter your root password when prompted. If this is your first login, you’ll be asked to change it.

If you’re new to SSH, here’s my Beginner’s Guide to SSH from Windows to Linux.

Step 3: Update Your Server

Always start fresh with updates:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Step 4: Install 1Panel

1Panel provides a simple script installer. Run:

bash -c "$(curl -sSL https://resource.1panel.pro/quick_start.sh)"

• The installer will prompt for a port for the admin panel (default: 9999)

• Choose a secure admin username and password

• Wait until installation completes

Choose you language when prompted:

Select a language:
1. English
2. Chinese 中文(简体)
3. Persian
4. Português (Brasil)
5. Русский
Enter the number corresponding to your language choice: 1

Select installation directory:

Set 1Panel installation directory (default is /opt): /opt

Set panel port, security entrance, user and password:

Set 1Panel port (default is 41436): <hit enter for default>

Set 1Panel secure entrance (default is fd5ac14a9b): <hit enter for default>

Set 1Panel panel user (default is c0c7500d1d):

Set 1Panel panel password, press Enter to continue after setting (default is 349e9a268c):

If you’re curious about other modern control panels, see Best Free Control Panel for VPS.

Step 5: Access the 1Panel Dashboard

Open your browser and visit the external address.

Log in using the credentials you created.

Step 6: Point Your Domain to the VPS

Go to your domain registrar’s DNS settings.

Create an A record:

• Name: @ (or your subdomain, e.g., www)
• Value: Your DartNode VPS IP

Wait for DNS propagation (usually 5–30 minutes).

Next, let’s bind our subdomain so that we can access our panel with it.

Bind domain

After domain binding, you will be logged out and can only access 1Panel service through the domain name specified in the settings. Do you want to continue?

Login using the subdomain together with the port and security entrance.

https://panel.webshanks.space:41436/fd5ac14a9b

We still don’t have SSL for our panel, so let’s get a certificate.

Signup with SSL for Web to get a free SSL.

Copy the certificate and private key to the panel SSL.

Now we can access our 1Panel securely!

Step 7. Install OpenResty and MariaDB

Go to App Store > Select OpenResty.

Next, find MardiaDB.

Step 8. Install WordPress

Now it’s time to install WordPress.

Go to Websites > Create > Deployment

Let’s create certificates to use for our WordPress.

Go to Certificates > ACME accounts and create an account.

Then create an API token in Cloudflare. Don’t use the Global API.

Then add a DNS provider with Cloudflare.

Then let’s request a certificate.

Then we will set it to redirect to HTTPS.

Go to Websites > Edit > HTTPS > Enable HTTPS.

Now let’s install WordPress.

You’ll see the WordPress installation wizard:

1. Select your language

2. Enter your site title, username, password, and email

3. Click Install WordPress

Now we have a functional WordPress website in 1Panel!

Step 9: Start Customizing

You now have a working WordPress site!

• Install your favorite theme

• Add essential plugins like Rank Math SEO, WP Rocket, and UpdraftPlus

• Create your first post and enjoy your new VPS-powered site

Why Choose 1Panel on DartNode VPS?

• Modern UI: No more clunky old control panels

• One-click WordPress install

• Built-in SSL management

• Docker & advanced tools for developers

• Affordable VPS plans with good performance

For more DartNode-related setups, see Setup DartNode Storage VPS.

Final Thoughts

Setting up WordPress on a DartNode VPS with 1Panel is surprisingly quick and painless. In just a few steps, you can have a fast, secure, and easy-to-manage website ready to go — whether for a blog, portfolio, or business.

With this setup, you have complete control over your WordPress installation while benefiting from 1Panel’s simplified management interface. Your site will be ready to handle traffic while remaining secure and performant.