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Install the Panel

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing the Ptah.sh Panel on your Virtual Private Server (VPS). If you haven’t set up a VPS yet, please refer to our VPS setup guide first.

Prerequisites

  • A VPS with SSH access
  • Basic knowledge of using the command line

Installation Steps

  1. Connect to your VPS

    Use SSH to connect to your VPS. The command typically looks like this:

    Terminal window
    ssh username@your_server_ip

    Replace username and your_server_ip with your actual SSH username and server IP address.

  2. Run the installation command

    Once connected to your VPS, run one of the following commands:

    Terminal window
    curl -o /tmp/install.sh -SL https://r.ptah.sh/install-server && bash /tmp/install.sh

    This command will download and execute the installation script.

  3. Answer the configuration questions

    During the installation process, you’ll be prompted to answer two important questions:

    a) Advertise address for Docker Swarm

    • This is typically a private IP address that other Swarm nodes will use to connect to this node.
    • If your VPS is on a private network, you should choose the private IP address.
    • The script will present you with a list of available IP addresses. Choose the appropriate one for your setup.

    b) Public IP address of the server

    • This is the IP address where the panel will be accessible from the internet.
    • It’s usually the public IP address of your VPS.
    • The script will again present you with a list of available IP addresses. Select the correct public IP.

  4. Wait for the installation to complete

    The script will proceed to:

    • Install Docker
    • Run the ptah-server Docker container
    • Install the Ptah.sh agent
    • Install and configure the Docker Ingress Routing Daemon (DIRD)
    • Set up systemd services for the Ptah.sh Agent and DIRD
    • Configure all necessary components

  5. Note your admin credentials

    At the end of the installation process, the script will output the admin user email and a randomly generated password. Make sure to save these credentials securely, as you’ll need them to log in to your Ptah.sh Dashboard.

  6. Access your Ptah.sh Dashboard

    Once the installation is complete, you can access your Ptah.sh Dashboard by navigating to:

    http://your_public_ip/dashboard

    Replace your_public_ip with the public IP address you selected during the installation.

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed the Ptah.sh Panel on your VPS. You can log in to your dashboard using the provided admin email (typically self-hosted@localhost) and the generated password.

Remember to change your password after your first login for security reasons.